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

Rating: 3.71
(221)
Version: 2024.03.12 (Last updated: 2024-03-12)
Creation date: 2019-04-09
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*.googleusercontent.com/proxy/*
  • *://*.googleusercontent.com/meips/*
  • *://mail.google.com/*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 180.22K

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

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

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Pros
  • Works effectively when functioning properly
  • Does not request unnecessary permissions
  • Developer makes an effort to update it
  • Has been reliable for years for some users
Cons
  • Currently blocking all images in Gmail
  • Inconsistent performance and functionality
  • The tracking pixel blocking feature is unreliable
  • Has experienced recent issues with Chrome updates
Most mentioned
  • Blocking all images in Gmail
  • Developer's efforts to maintain and update
  • Inconsistent functionality
  • Long-time reliability until recent issues
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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