Prevents sites from tracking you by blocking the PING request!
Ping Blocker - Prevent Websites from Tracking You
Ping Blocker is an Edge add-on that helps you prevent websites from tracking you by blocking ping requests. It blocks ping requests generated via various methods, including the navigator.sendBeacon() API, anchor elements with a 'ping' attribute, and meta tags with a 'report-to' URL. With Ping Blocker, you can easily protect your privacy and prevent unwanted tracking.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
Permissions:
- storage
- webRequest
- declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
- *://*/*
Size: 31.98K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
User reviews
Your privacy focused addons are great, very simple UI and they work without breaking any websites.
by Violet, 2022-09-04
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Ping Blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Ping Blocker. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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