uBlacklist

uBlacklist

Blocks sites you specify from appearing in Google search results

What is uBlacklist?
uBlacklist is a Chrome extension that lets users block specific websites, effectively preventing them from appearing in Google search results. It allows the addition of rules on the search result pages or on the sites to be blocked, providing flexibility in controlling web content. The extension supports multiple search engines aside from Google. It promotes convenience with its cloud syncing feature across devices using Google Drive or Dropbox. Moreover, users can subscribe to public rulesets. uBlacklist takes user's online browsing experience to the next level of personalization and efficiency.
Merlin
Stats
By: iorate
Users: 200,000+
Version: 8.5.1 (Last updated: 2024-02-28)
Creation date: 2020-07-02
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • alarms
  • identity
  • scripting
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 428.03K
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uBlacklist
uBlacklist (v8.5.1)
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Summary
Analyze keywords

This extension prevents the sites you specify from appearing in Google search results.

You can add rules on search result pages, or on sites to be blocked by clicking the toolbar icon. Rules can be specified either by match patterns (e.g. ://.example.com/*) or by regular expressions (e.g. /example.(net|org)/).

You can use this extension in several search engines other than Google. The list of supported search engines is available at: https://github.com/iorate/ublacklist#supported-search-engines

You can synchronize rulesets across devices via cloud storage. At the moment, Google Drive and Dropbox are supported.

You can also subscribe to public rulesets. Some subscriptions are listed on the website: https://iorate.github.io/ublacklist/subscriptions

Usage: https://iorate.github.io/ublacklist/docs/getting-started

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Blocks unwanted search results from specific websites
  • Customizable settings for blocking sites
Cons
  • Limited to only Google search
  • Occasional issues with the 'Block this site' feature
  • Some users have reported it not working properly
Most mentioned
  • Blocks unwanted search results from specific websites
  • Issues with the 'Block this site' feature
Recent reviews
Thanks for saving me from reddit scum.
by Kansu Köse Kansu Köse, 2024-04-19

Love this plugin! I just blocked all major news sites and all fact checkers. I get real news now :)
by Stephen Gunter Stephen Gunter, 2024-04-17

by Daryl Daryl Daryl Daryl, 2024-04-14
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Safety
Risk impact

uBlacklist is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

uBlacklist has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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