GIF Blocker

Block GIF and WebP animation images on HTML pages to reduce bandwidth and resource usage
What is GIF Blocker?
GIF Blocker is a useful Edge add-on that blocks animated GIF and WebP images, reducing bandwidth usage and enhancing page loading performance. It redirects animated image requests to local SVG images, preventing server requests. With the ability to unblock images and optional blocking of video elements and CSS animation, GIF Blocker is a versatile tool to optimize your browsing experience.

Add-on stats

By: Bermet
Users: 406 ▲ 4
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 0.2.1 (Last updated: 2022-12-28)
Creation date: 2021-09-29
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • scripting
  • contextMenus
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*

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GIF Blocker (v0.2.1)
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Add-on summary

This extension blocks animated images (*.GIF and *.WebP formats by default) to save bandwidth usage and improve page loading performance. The extension can get enabled or disabled from the action button. Once the extension is enabled, no animated resource is fetched from the internet. Instead, the remote image is replaced by a local alternative.

When blocking mode is enabled, the user can still selectively load blocked images from the right-click context menu over the image context.

How does it work: This extension redirects all the animated image requests to the local SVG image. This way, there is no server request at all (not even the HEAD request).

Features: You can unblock an image from right-click context menu. The unblocking stays for this browser session. Or until the extension is disabled by pressing the toolbar button. Reduce bandwidth usage significantly by preventing any animated image loading. Animated images use a large amount of bandwidth compared to normal images. Optionally disable the extension for WebP or GIF image format. Optionally block video elements from auto-playing Optionally block CSS animation

User reviews

Working perfectly, really awesome.
by Ardiu, 2024-05-03
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

GIF Blocker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

GIF Blocker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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