Description
Maximum protection for your browser: NoScript allows active content only for trusted domains of your choice to prevent exploitation.
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"Browser Extension" Keyword
"Browser" Keyword
"Web" Keyword
"Source Code" Keyword
"Store" Keyword
"Security" Keyword
"Javascript" Keyword
"Google Chrome" Keyword
"Firefox" Keyword
"Forum" Keyword
"Details" Keyword
"Chrome Browser" Keyword
"Chrome" Keyword
"Data Privacy" Keyword
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Review Summary
NoScript is praised for its strong script-blocking capabilities that improve ad-blocking and privacy. Many users rely on it as an essential security tool. However, recent updates, especially version 12.1.1, have caused significant problems, breaking website functionality and failing to remember permissions. Users report that they must frequently disable the extension to access sites or face issues with features like Google reCAPTCHA. Despite these challenges, the developer is noted for quick responses, and users hope for fixes soon.
Pros
- Effectively blocks ads and unwanted scripts, improving browsing experience.
- Allows users to control which scripts run on websites, enhancing security and privacy.
- Long-term users find it essential and valuable as a script-blocking tool.
- The developer is responsive and provides quick fixes for issues.
- Works well as an alternative for users who relied on similar extensions like ScriptSafe.
Cons
- Recent version 12.1.1 introduces major issues preventing websites from loading properly.
- Extension often breaks site functionality, requiring users to disable it for normal browsing.
- Permissions and trusted site settings are not remembered properly in Chrome, causing inconvenience.
- Issues with Google reCAPTCHA V2 display and functionality.
- Lack of an easy way to whitelist local files and essential scripts causes problems for developers and users.
Permissions
This extension can:
- contextMenus
- debugger
- storage
- tabs
- unlimitedStorage
- scripting
- declarativeNetRequest
- webNavigation
- webRequest
- dns
This extension can access:
- <all_urls>
Additional Information
13
May 18, 2025
0.95 MB
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