Photobucket Hotlink Fix

Extension to fix the hotlinking issue in Photobucket, It's not needed to pay with this extension, the images will continue loading.

Photobucket Hotlink Fix | Free Chrome Extension

Photobucket Hotlink Fix is a vital Chrome extension designed for addressing the hotlinking problem in Photobucket. With this extension, users can enjoy uninterrupted and free image loading without the appearance of the pesky p500 image. It neither requires access to your personal data on the websites nor your login details, but only permissions to the urls. Once installed, it traces the Photobucket links and corrects the incoming requests, ensuring seamless image viewing as before.

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Extension stats

By: firoj-jame

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 4.46

(215)

Version: 1.4 (Last updated: 2023-09-12)

Creation date: 2019-09-11

Permissions:

<all_urls>
webRequest
webRequestBlocking

Size: 9.33K

Email: fi*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 5,596 ▲ 63

Other rankings

#1693 in Accessibility ▲ 23

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Allows users to view previously unavailable Photobucket images
Removes the blur and watermark from images in some cases
Helpful for accessing old forum posts and content
Generates appreciation from users who find it a lifesaver
Works well most of the time when used correctly

Cons

Inconsistent functionality; works intermittently
Only works if images are opened in new tabs, not on pages directly
Many users report that it is now useless due to Photobucket's changes
Concerns over privacy and tracking; previously injected affiliate IDs
Reported errors such as 404 when accessing images

Most mentioned

Functionality has declined or stopped working due to Photobucket's policy changes
Works well under certain conditions but is inconsistent
Users appreciate the ability to access old images from forums but face limitations
Issues with privacy and tracking have been flagged by users
Some users express a strong appreciation for the extension's initial functionality

User reviews

Used to work great, but does not work anymore?

Johann van Tonder, 2024-01-22

Well, it halfly works... It removes the watermark in hotlinking but, when you save the images, it still saves them with the watermark :-\

Dragos Valentin Rădulescu, 2024-01-21

Works great!

David Hardy, 2022-11-30

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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Risk likelihood analysis details

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