Gawker Blocker
Blocks requests to the gawker network before they are sent.
https://github.com/nealgranger/gawkerblocker
What is Gawker Blocker?
Gawker Blocker is a Chrome extension that effectively blocks requests to the Gawker network, preventing data tracking and unwanted browsing of Gawker sites. With this extension, users can maintain their privacy and avoid accessing Gawker content.
Extension stats
By: neal
Users: 26
Rating: 5.00
(8)
Creation date: 2015-07-17
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- notifications
- <all_urls>
Size: 7.64K
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Extension summary
Blocks requests to the gawker network before they are sent. https://github.com/nealgranger/gawkerblocker
User reviews
Excellent add-on. I wish the github repo was still online. Did it get taken down for a reason?
by 
A Google user, 2016-07-20
A Google user, 2016-07-20Perfect.
by 
Sam Taylor, 2016-06-02
Sam Taylor, 2016-06-02Great addon. Will be added to every computer I touch.
by 
T Butcher, 2015-12-17
T Butcher, 2015-12-17Extension safety
Risk impact
Gawker Blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Gawker Blocker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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