Ping Blocker

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
Users: 242
16
Rating: 5.00
(1)
Version: 0.1.3 (Last updated: 2024-11-03)
Creation date: 2020-11-15
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 31.98K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Ping Blocker (v0.1.3)
446 3.00 (2)
Not available on Android
Ping Blocker (v0.1.3)
30 5.00 (2)

User reviews

Your privacy focused addons are great, very simple UI and they work without breaking any websites.
by Violet, 2022-09-04
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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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