CNET Autoplay Blocker

Prevent CNET from assaulting you with irrelevant videos

CNET Autoplay Blocker

Extension stats

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:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://cnet.com/*
Size: 38.09K

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Extension 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, 2017-10-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

CNET Autoplay Blocker 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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