Ping Blocker
Stop sites from tracking the links you visit through hyperlink auditing.
Ping Blocker - Prevent Sites from Tracking Links
Ping Blocker is a browser extension that prevents sites from tracking the links you visit through hyperlink auditing. It blocks ping requests, beacon requests, and CSP reports sent in the background when you click on links. It is also available for Chrome and Firefox.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Permissions:
- storage
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- <all_urls>
Size: 33.67K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
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Other platforms
Not available on Android
User reviews
Great add-on. Works as intended. Checking with ping-spotter verifies that it is working as expected.
by Blanca, 2021-06-19
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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