Wizmage Image Hider

Wizmage hides images in a way that minimizes the impact on the user's browsing experience.
What is Wizmage Image Hider?
Wizmage Image Hider is a Chrome extension that hides images on web pages, displaying a colored texture in their place. Users can easily display individual images by moving the mouse cursor over them and clicking on the eye icon. The extension also features exception and black lists, and an option to pause/unpause on specific sites or tabs.

Extension stats

By: elliott
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.68 (252)
Version: 3.1.7 (Last updated: 2024-08-12)
Creation date: 2020-06-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • offscreen
Size: 447.49K

Other platforms

Wizmage Image Hider (v2.8.18)
4.89 (9) 96
Wizmage Image Hider (v2.8.15)
5.00 (3) 426
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Chrome extensions? Install Chrome-Stats extension to view Chrome-Stats data as you browse the Chrome Web Store.

Extension summary

Ever wanted to surf the web without seeing all the images, but haven't found a method that keeps full Internet functionality?

This extension provides a solution: (NOTE: It does not save bandwidth - see later.)

It hides the images by displaying a coloured texture where they would be. Small images, and many background patterns are recognized, and will always displayed.

Any individual image can be displayed simply by moving the mouse cursor over it, and clicking on the eye that appears (or press ALT-a). The eye will then turn into an undo symbol - click on it to hide the image again (or press ALT-z).

There is an exception list (right click the icon and click Options). When navigating to a URL that contains one of these exceptions, Wizmage will be disabled for that page. For example, if you have 'google.com' as an exception, then the whole google.com domain will be excepted. If you have 'blog' as an exception, then all URLs containing the word 'blog' will be excepted.

You can also have a Black List, whereby Wizmage only runs on selected sites. This options can be found in the Options page.

An extension icon appears in the top right of the browser - clicking it displays 5 options:

  1. Add or remove the current domain name as an exception.
See more

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Helps with focus by blocking distracting images and videos
  • Ability to whitelist websites
  • Works as intended, blocking images effectively
  • Improves productivity
Cons
  • Suddenly stopped working after the latest update
  • Causes network issues for some users
Most mentioned
  • Great for enhancing focus and reducing distractions
  • Effective in blocking images and videos
  • Easy to use and toggle image visibility
User reviews
by ADITYA GUPTA, 2024-11-03

Amazing extension. Simple and easy to use.
by 丁四杨, 2024-10-28

BEST distraction-blocking extension by far. It instantly blocks images and videos yet undoing these blocks is super accessible in a productive way. The option to whitelist websites is also very useful.
by Seoyeon Park, 2024-10-20
View all user reviews

Extension safety

Risk impact

Wizmage Image Hider requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Wizmage Image Hider has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Upgrade to see risk analysis details

Promo images

Wizmage Image Hider small promo image
Small promo image

Similar extensions

Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to Wizmage Image Hider: