Image Video Block

Name: Image Video Block
Rating: 4.049 (102 reviews)
Author: Tibor Barsi

Blocks or Hides visual elements (Images, Video, Flash, Canvas, SVG).

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Image Video Block is a powerful Chrome extension designed to block or hide various visual elements such as images, videos, Flash content, Canvas, and SVG on webpages. It gives users control over media consumption by preventing the download or display of these elements, helping save bandwidth and reduce distractions.

Key features include blocking images and media (HTML5 video and audio), hiding videos, Flash content, Canvas elements (like games and maps), and SVG graphics (like icons and charts). The extension also offers default keyboard shortcuts for quick toggling of each blocking or hiding option, ensuring easy and efficient user experience across platforms, including macOS.

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Version:

3.5resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25

Version code:

5727087

Creation date:

2016-09-15

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
<all_urls>
tabs
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
menus

Size:

25.15KB

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Data ingested on:

2025-07-08

Ranking

# 2,932

Other rankings

#29 in block keyword 64

#39 in video ads keyword 41

#46 in hd image keyword 11

#51 in image keyword 73

#53 in flash keyword 51 ▲ 1

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User reviews

Users praise Image Video Block for effectively blocking various image and video formats immediately, its customizable per-site permissions, and ease of use on multiple platforms. It enhances browsing by reducing unnecessary media and click-bait. However, some users mention the absence of a dark mode UI and difficulties adding localhost exceptions for development. Some interface elements are unclear, and there's a request for a one-click block-all feature.

Pros

Blocks images, videos, SVG, WebP formats effectively without delay
Allows per-site permissions and customizable domain-specific settings (blacklist/whitelist)
Easy to use with simple toggling on/off and immediate effect
Works well on both desktop and mobile versions of Firefox
Highly appreciated for reducing unnecessary content like HTML5 videos and click-bait enhancing reading experience

Cons

Lack of a dark mode UI interface
Cannot add exceptions for localhost with specific ports, limiting development use
Unclear function of certain UI elements like the down arrow
Desire for a single button to block everything at once

Recent reviews

by Fi*****, 2025-05-07

Good that it's per-site, although dark mode UI is lacking.

by El*****, 2025-04-25

¡Extraordinario, porque mi conexión a Internet tiene un ancho de banda modesto de 384 KB/s "3 Mbs" y la carga es rapidísima ahora. Sigue dándole mantenimiento por favor. MIL GRACIAS!

by Co*****, 2025-03-29

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Image Video Block requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Image Video Block has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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