Stopbot

Easily turn image loading on and off to reduce data usage and speed up page loads.
What is Stopbot?
Stopbot is a Chrome extension that allows you to easily toggle image loading on and off, reducing data usage and speeding up page loads. When turned on, it changes your Chrome Content Settings to block images. With just a click of the extension icon, you can toggle between blocking and allowing images, providing you with control over your browsing experience.

Extension stats

Users: 59 ▼ -1
Rating: 4.71 (7)
Version: 1.0.4 (Last updated: 2013-07-14)
Creation date: 2013-07-14
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contentSettings
Size: 5.06K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

When turned on, Stopbot changes your Chrome Content Settings to block images. To turn it on and block images, just click the extension icon at the top right of your browser. If you want to turn images back on, simply click it again and reload the page.

For a full description from Google about these settings, read more here:

https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2392971?hl=en

User reviews

Simple and Easy On/Off Switch. chrome 63
by arman moshaver, 2018-02-26

great extension if you work a lot on the go or if you are a victim of a limited data plan! works well and is a great concept.
by Martha Elster, 2013-07-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Stopbot requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Stopbot has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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