CNET Autoplay Blocker

CNET Autoplay Blocker

Prevent CNET from assaulting you with irrelevant videos

Merlin
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-12-24
Users: 87
Rating: 2.00 (1)
Version: 0.0.1 (Last updated: 2017-09-23)
Creation date: 2017-09-23
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://cnet.com/*
Size: 38.09K
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Summary

Prevent CNET from assaulting you with irrelevant autoplay videos

User reviews
Hides video while allowing the associated audio to play until you close the tab. For me, this is worse than having no autoplay blocker, because I can't find a window to block the audio. I could simply mute the audio, but who wants to do that every time? Using MacOs High Sierra...
by ardith wagley ardith wagley, 2017-10-19
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Safety
Risk impact

CNET Autoplay Blocker is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

CNET Autoplay Blocker may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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