Cipafilter Authenticator

Authenticate with Cipafilter

Cipafilter Authenticator: Simplified Content Filter Authentication

Cipafilter Authenticator is a Chrome Extension designed to streamline authentication with the Cipafilter content filter for Chrome Browser and Chrome OS clients. It is optimised for streamlined transparent filtering and proxy server usage. The extension also provides regular updates and bug fixes, exhibit improved support for optional authentication and low-resolution display devices, and ensures robust handling in offline situations.

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Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2025-02-06

By: cipafilter-chrome-store-developers

Users: 2,000+

Rating: 2.38

(21)

Version: 0.1.5 (Last updated: 2022-12-14)

Creation date: 2019-05-22

Permissions:

background
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
storage
tabs
activeTab
alarms
proxy
scripting

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size: 738.30K

Email: pr*****@familyzone.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Works flawlessly and does exactly what it's supposed to do.
Effective in filtering student access with the CIPAfilter appliance.
Successful authentication on new devices after synchronization.

Cons

Does not survive changes in network connections and requires re-authentication.
Causes frequent errors and issues on Chromebooks for some users.
Disgruntled users often blame the extension for issues with the CIPAfilter appliance.

Most mentioned

Bad app comments suggesting user frustration.
Complaints about the CIPAfilter blocking access to resources.
Positive feedback on functionality for filtering student access.

User reviews

bad app

Lesilie Mann, 2021-02-27

traash

Bowden Larson, 2019-04-08

Clearly the reviewers are disgruntled students or staff who mistakenly blame the extension for filtering done by their school's CIPAfilter appliance. The extension works flawlessly, doing exactly what it's supposed to do without error. The only valid critique of the extension itself is that it doesn't survive changes in network connections. If you change networks on your device, you'll need to re-authenticate the extension. Ideally, the extension would recognize network changes and re-authenticate on its own. It shouldn't be difficult to code for, but the company doesn't seem to consider it a hot-button issue. That indifference to something that affects a lot of users is the only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five.

Scott Marquardt, 2017-12-14

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Cipafilter Authenticator requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

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