WebAPI Blocker

WebAPI Blocker

Easily block (nullify) undesired Web API(s) and improve your privacy.

What is WebAPI Blocker?
WebAPI Blocker is a light and easy-to-use Chrome extension intended for privacy protection. Users can effectively block and nullify any undesired web APIs. Features include an interactive UI for API selection, easy add/remove options, whitelist capability for domains, and a reload function. Caution is advised when using, as blocking some APIs can impact website functionality. For details or bug reports, visit the extension's homepage.
Stats
By: Yubi
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.14 (7)
Version: 0.1.4 (Last updated: 2024-01-25)
Creation date: 2019-11-11
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
  • webNavigation
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 60.02K
URLs: Website
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Summary

WebAPI Blocker is a lite addon that lets you easily block and nullify a desired web API.

Simply open the toolbar popup UI and choose an API from the drop-down list (top left side). Then, click on the (+) button to add the item to the API list. Once you add an item, you can remove it from the list by clicking on the "remove" button next to each item. Moreover, you can deactivate an item by removing the checkmark from the list. There is also a "reload" button at the top toolbar to reload the active tab. On the right side, you can add desired domains to the whitelist table. Please enter a domain name in the input field and then click on the (+) sign to add it to the table. To remove a domain, please click on the cross sign next to each item.

Note: please be careful when you block (nullify) a web API. Because certain API(s) may cause websites to not fully load or even make them unresponsive. Therefore, please do enough research before disabling an API.

To report bugs, please fill the bug report form on the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/webapi-blocker.html).

User reviews
very good
by Dung Phan Van Dung Phan Van, 2023-03-27

some website like keycombiner has a timer while practicing. so, i use this extension to block the settimeout api, but then the website just stops loading the page. it would have been worked if it had an option to stop an web api while working instead of blocking from the start, then the page would start normally and would worked correctly.
by Bnodon ProjukT Bnodon ProjukT, 2021-10-06

Please add the ability to specify Site's Port like "localhost:8182" when i am whitelisting a site and It'd be great if it is possible to backup my prefrences like "disabled APIs" or "whitelisted sites"...
by John Magdy (Zorono) John Magdy (Zorono), 2020-10-04
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Safety
Risk impact

WebAPI Blocker may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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