Block internationalized domain names (IDNs)

Automatically blocks all requests to hostnames which contain IDN labels.

What is Block internationalized domain names (IDNs)?

Block internationalized domain names (IDNs) is a Chrome extension that automatically blocks requests to websites that utilize Internationalized domain names (IDN). It ensures a secure browsing experience by preventing access to potentially deceptive websites.

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Extension stats

By: Jiri Pospisil

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Users: 187

Rating: 3.67 (3)

Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2017-04-19)

Creation date: 2017-04-19

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

webRequest
webRequestBlocking
<all_urls>

Size: 4.70K

Email: ji*****@live.com

Ranking

# 55479 ▼ 439

Other rankings

#28302 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 15 #46 in domain keyword 17 ▼ 4 #82 in name keyword 20 ▲ 10 #255 in block keyword 62

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Extension summary

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An extension which blocks requests to websites which use Internationalized domain names (IDN).

https://github.com/jiripospisil/chrome-block-idns

User reviews

Breaks google login API functionality, prevents G-Suite and gmail users from logging in, uninstalled.

v3ngence, 2018-12-04

Breaks google login API functionality, prevents G-Suite and gmail users from logging in, uninstalled.

v3ngence, 2018-12-04

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Block internationalized domain names (IDNs) is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Block internationalized domain names (IDNs) if you trust the publisher.