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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By: omar.w.qureshi

Users: 80,000+

Rating: 3.70

(223)

2 new ratings

Version: 2024.03.12 (Last updated: 2024-03-12)

Creation date: 2019-04-09

Permissions:

*://*.googleusercontent.com/proxy/*
*://*.googleusercontent.com/meips/*
*://mail.google.com/*
webRequest
webRequestBlocking

Size: 180.22K

Email: om*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 2,793 ▲ 75

Other rankings

#375 in Accessibility ▲ 6 #58 in tracking keyword 33 ▼ 8 #90 in block keyword 78 ▼ 14

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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Outdated and not properly supported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

Used this for years, really loved it, I hope it is updated soon so it will work again with Chrome MV3.

Chanan Bos, 2025-03-05

As of 3rd March, the extension doesn't seem to be compatible with Chrome anymore and has been switched off in my browser.

James Doyle, 2025-03-03

Awesome, please update!

Michael Ruddock, 2024-11-14

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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 impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of PixelBlock. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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