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Bye Rupert

(154 reviews)
5,000 users
Updated November 6, 2021
make_chrome_yours/accessibilitychromeVersion 1.0.7
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Description

Installing this extension will block all websites that Rupert Murdoch controls.

Extension Rankings

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Ranking Summary

#13,437

Overall Rank

#11,260

Extension Rank

#46

"Agenda" Keyword

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Review Summary

Pros

  • Effectively blocks Rupert Murdoch owned websites, helping users avoid supporting his media influence.
  • Raises awareness about the extent of Rupert Murdoch's media ownership and influence.
  • Provides a valuable tool for boycott and activism against media monopolies.
  • Easy to install and use, providing a simple way to block undesired content.
  • Encourages a better media environment by preventing exposure to certain media outlets.

Cons

  • Blocks some useful websites such as job search sites (e.g., Seek, careerone.com.au) and realestate.com.au, causing inconvenience to users.
  • Lacks customization options like site whitelisting or a pause feature, limiting flexibility.
  • The block message/interface feels unfriendly or spammy to some users.
  • Issues with the back button functionality after clicking blocked links, affecting navigation.
  • Users desire more features such as customizable blocked sites and highlighting blocked sites in search results.

Permissions

This extension can:

  • storage

Additional Information

Version

1.0.7

Updated

November 6, 2021

Size

0.13 MB

Languages

en

Developer Information

AuthorMathew Carpenter