PixelBlock

PixelBlock is a Gmail extension that blocks people from tracking when you open their emails.

PixelBlock: Block Email Tracking in Gmail

PixelBlock is a Chrome extension that allows Gmail users to block email tracking attempts. This tool safeguards your privacy by preventing email senders from knowing when you open and read their emails. PixelBlock is effective, user-friendly, and displays a 'red eye' symbol as an indicator when it successfully blocks a tracking attempt.
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Extension stats

Users: 80,000+
Rating: 3.70
(221)
Version: 2024.03.12 (Last updated: 2024-03-12)
Creation date: 2019-04-09
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*.googleusercontent.com/proxy/*
  • *://*.googleusercontent.com/meips/*
  • *://mail.google.com/*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 180.22K

Ranking

# 2,724 ▲ 32
Other rankings
#392 in Accessibility #72 in tracking keyword 36 ▲ 2 #112 in block keyword 79 ▲

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

PixelBlock is an Gmail extension that blocks email tracking attempts used to detect when you open and read emails. PixelBlock displays a 'red eye' when it finds and blocks a tracking attempt inside of an email.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works great when functioning properly
  • Lightweight and user-friendly
  • Does not request weird permissions
  • Developer updates the app regularly
  • App has a significant user base and support
Cons
  • Frequently blocks images in Gmail, even when allowed
  • Inconsistent functionality, often 'busted'
  • Outdated and not properly supported
  • Missing features like the tracking icon
  • Issues related to compatibility with recent Chrome updates
Most mentioned
  • Currently blocking all images in Gmail
  • Developer has not provided timely updates
  • Used to work well but has become unreliable
  • Request for support to fix the image blocking issue
  • Users seeking alternatives or expressing frustration
User reviews
Awesome, please update!
by Michael Ruddock, 2024-11-14
Works great!
by Pinchas Seidenfeld, 2024-09-26
by Anton Pavlov, 2024-09-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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