Description
A smart extension that controls javascript, iframes, and plugins on Google Chrome.
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Overall Rank
Extension Rank
"Adblock" Keyword
"Script" Keyword
"Javascript" Keyword
Review Summary
ScriptBlock is praised for effectively blocking unwanted scripts, enhancing privacy, and reducing intrusive ads and popups by default blocking. Users appreciate the whitelist feature for trusted sites and find it simple and lightweight. However, several reviews report it consumes excessive CPU resources and can freeze systems. The extension sometimes breaks site functionality and browser developer tools by blocking essential scripts. The lack of convenient, on-the-spot controls and the absence of a blacklist mode reduce usability. Also, overwriting standard JavaScript functions causes issues even when disabled, limiting its practical use for some.
Pros
- Effectively blocks unwanted scripts and enhances browsing safety.
- Allows whitelisting of trusted sites to reduce interruptions over time.
- Reduces annoying popups, auto-playing ads, and enhances overall internet experience.
- Lightweight and simple to use compared to more complex script blockers.
- Acts as a great complement to ad blockers and can bypass sites forcing adblock disabling.
Cons
- Consumes high CPU resources and can cause system freezes on some systems.
- Blocks scripts that break essential site functionalities or internal browser tools like developer tools.
- Lack of intuitive on-the-spot controls for allowing or denying scripts, requiring navigation into settings for changes.
- Overwrites standard JavaScript functions causing site breakage even when disabled or in incognito mode.
- No blacklist mode; only whitelist blocking leading to less flexible script control.
Permissions
This extension can:
- tabs
Additional Information
1.5
June 14, 2018
0.16 MB
en
Developer Information
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