# Request Blocker

> Block requests with URL match patterns

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/request-blocker-we](https://chrome-stats.com/d/request-blocker-we)

## Overview

- **ID:** `request-blocker-we`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nobuyuki Honda
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 302
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 4.74 / 5 (23 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.6.2
- **Last updated:** 2023-11-11
- **First published:** 2017-10-09
- **Size:** 20 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/request-blocker-we/)
- **Website:** [https://www.nk2.org/amo.html](https://www.nk2.org/amo.html)

## Description

Request Blocker is a powerful Chrome extension that lets users block web requests based on URL match patterns, a built-in WebExtensions format. This tool empowers users to customize their browsing experience by selectively blocking URLs matching specific patterns. It is especially useful for enhancing privacy, blocking unwanted content, and controlling online traffic. For detailed documentation on match patterns, users can visit the official Mozilla Developer Network page.

By leveraging the standard match patterns, Request Blocker integrates smoothly with web environments adhering to WebExtensions APIs. Its simple yet flexible matching capabilities make it ideal for both casual users and developers seeking granular control over network requests.

## Rankings

- #6,680 — Overall
- #5 — request
- #105 — ad blocker
- #106 — website blocker
- #119 — writer's block
- #145 — blockchain

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/request-blocker-we)