# Web-request-blocker-public

> A "hello world" type of request blocker

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `web-request-blocker-public`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Andre
- **Daily users:** 9
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2022-12-31
- **First published:** 2022-12-30
- **Size:** 18 KB
- **Data as of:** 2025-02-26
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/web-request-blocker-public/)

## Description

Web Request Blocker is a Firefox add-on that enables users to track and manage website connections initiated by a web page. It provides the ability to block or allow specific requests, giving users more control over their browsing experience.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `activeTab`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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