Animation Policy

Run animations only once, or disable animation completely.
What is Animation Policy?
Animation Policy is a versatile Chrome extension designed to give users full control over animations across the internet. Ranging from animated image formats to animated SVGs, this tool does not disturb video content. Users have the option to disable these animations entirely or restrict them to a single run, thereby enhancing user experience and reducing page distractions.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.34 (160)
Version: 0.2 (Last updated: 2024-03-05)
Creation date: 2015-04-28
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • accessibilityFeatures.read
  • accessibilityFeatures.modify
Size: 155.65K

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Extension summary

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Disable all image animations, or make animations run only once.

This extension allows users to control all animations across websites and formats. It works on all animated image formats and animated SVG. Does not affect video.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 for animated gifs
  • Effective for simple cases
  • Delivers as expected
Cons
  • Does not work on complex sites (e.g., Reddit, Discord, NYTimes)
  • No options to customize per site
  • Radio buttons are unclickable or ineffective
Most mentioned
  • Does not work for certain animations
  • Works well for animated images
  • Users want more customization options
Recent reviews
Works for animated gifs. Would be nice if I could set per site.
by Scott Edlund, 2024-10-24

Ich hab die Erweiterung installiert und auf einer Seite getestet. Funktioniert dort perfekt.
by Stephan Ramke, 2024-08-28

Doesn't work anywhere you actually need it, only works for basic sites, won't block animations on reddit or imgur
by Christopher Steen, 2024-08-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Animation Policy does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Animation Policy is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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