Manage Web Workers

Manage and block web workers on any page

Manage Web Workers - Chrome Extension

Manage Web Workers is a Chrome extension that allows users to manage and block web workers on any webpage. The extension is currently a work in progress and welcomes user feedback.

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By: Scott Fujan

Users: 204

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Rating: 3.89

(9)

Version: 0.9 (Last updated: 2013-11-04)

Creation date: 2013-11-04

Permissions:

tabs

Size: 34.34K

Full description: See detailed description

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# 54,694 ▼ 591

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#4975 in Accessibility ▲ 253 #65 in manage keyword 44 ▼ 28

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

I wanted to use this to block webworkers since a bug in the latest version of Chrome 88.0 make youtube/gmail/...use 100% CPU with those background tasks :( In the options, I selected "Do not allow any site to use WebWorkers" but webworkers are still being run. I don't see where I can manage them? If this only prevent new webworkers, it won't help my use case. Maybe I am missing something?

Franck Lugué, 2021-02-09

This extension is the ultimate bot blocker. Blocks all worker bots, not just miners. None of the other so called "mining blocker" extensions worked. I just set it to block all workers, turn it off as required (which for me is never). Essential for your mobile device. No more battery draining bots!

Dominic Cerisano, 2018-03-26

F*** the miners.

Mao Zedong, 2018-03-02

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Manage Web Workers requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

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