URL Blocker

URL Blocker

Block URLs by blacklist

What is URL Blocker?
URL Blocker is a highly functional Chrome extension designed to enhance users' online experience by blocking unwanted URLs. It allows the creation of a blacklist employing regular expressions, providing a user-friendly and effective solution to maintain online safety and productivity.
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By: dustbin
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.92 (40)
Version: 0.911 (Last updated: 2021-10-12)
Creation date: 2018-03-01
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*/*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 103.42K
URLs: Website
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Merlin
Summary

Block URLs by defining a blacklist using regular expressions.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Blocks websites effectively
  • Easy to use
  • No redirects or ads
Cons
  • UI can be unintuitive
  • Issues with blocking subdomains
  • May not work as expected for some users
Most mentioned
  • Blocks websites effectively
  • Easy to use
Recent reviews
lol. Doesn't work for subdomains. Weird URL I'm blocking is: https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/
by Alex Guo Alex Guo, 2023-07-27

F-ing Epic, does what it should, i.e. block the sites you want it to, without bling or charge.
by Brian Skov Brian Skov, 2024-03-13

Some of us just want to look at porn in pease and not get redirected to some other porn we didn't ask for. This can help! 10 out of 10, no notes
by Sarah Davis Sarah Davis, 2024-02-29
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Safety
Risk impact

URL Blocker 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 URL Blocker if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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