Description
prevents the logging of specified websites
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Overall Rank
Extension Rank
"Website Blocker" Keyword
"Site" Keyword
"History" Keyword
Review Summary
History Blocker by Site is appreciated for its simplicity and effectiveness in blocking specified websites from browser history, especially useful during presentations or to protect privacy. However, many users experience issues if Chrome's history sync is enabled, causing the extension not to work unless sync is disabled. It also struggles with blocking specific URL paths and can interfere with certain site functionalities. Overall, while it works well for some, its limitations and the need for correct configuration affect reliability for others.
Pros
- Simple and does what it should do by blocking specified sites from browser history.
- Works perfectly or great for many users when properly configured.
- Useful for privacy during screen sharing by keeping certain browsing history hidden.
- Supports blocking of entire domains like www.youtube.com effectively.
- Helpful in managing history to avoid showing unwanted or NSFW sites in history.
Cons
- Does not work well or at all when Chrome's history sync is enabled; users must disable sync for it to function.
- Fails to block URLs with paths containing slashes, leading to incomplete blocking (e.g., blocking /maps fails and blocks entire domain instead).
- Some reports of instability where it interferes with site functions (like calendar.google.com navigation).
- Does not support blocking IP addresses in filters.
- Closing Chrome with the extension enabled can cause saved tabs to disappear for some users.
Permissions
This extension can:
- background
- history
- storage
Additional Information
1.2
October 2, 2017
0.02 MB
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