# WebAPI Blocker

> Easily block (nullify) undesired WebAPI(s) and protect your privacy.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `webapi-blocker`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bernard
- **Category:** web-development,privacy-security,appearance
- **Daily users:** 47
- **Weekly downloads:** 5
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (6 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.1.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-25
- **First published:** 2018-02-24
- **Size:** 64 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/webapi-blocker/)
- **Website:** [https://mybrowseraddon.com/webapi-blocker.html](https://mybrowseraddon.com/webapi-blocker.html)

## Description

WebAPI Blocker is a Firefox add-on that allows you to easily block and nullify undesired WebAPI(s) in order to protect your privacy. With a simple user interface, you can quickly choose and add APIs to the block list. Be cautious when disabling APIs as it may affect website functionality. Report bugs via the add-on's homepage.

## Rankings

- #16,548 — Overall
- #68 — deactivate
- #194 — ebay
- #225 — ad blocker

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `scripting`
- `webNavigation`

### Host permissions

- `*://*/*`

## 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/webapi-blocker)