What is GIF Blocker?
GIF Blocker is a photo extension for chrome. also, it is gif extension. it's a free extension and is featured in Photos, it has 2,000+ active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 3.58 from 31 rated user, last update is 707 days ago.
What’s new in version 0.2.1?
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
How to install GIF Blocker?
You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.
Preview of GIF Blocker
Technical Features:
- Latest Version: 0.2.1
- Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
- License: Free
- Latest update: Wednesday, December 28th, 2022
- Author: rynu.smith
GIF Blocker Available languages:
English.
FAQ
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What about others talk about gif blocker chrome extension?
29% user give 5-star rating, 7% user give 4-star rating, 7% user give 3-star rating, 7% user give 2-star rating, 50% user give 1-star rating. Read reviews of gif blocker
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How could i get help if there is something wrong with gif blocker chrome extension?
You could find more help information from gif blocker support page.
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How could i contact the developer of gif blocker chrome extension?
You could send emails to publisher, or check publisher's website.
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What are the required permissions for extensions?
- storage
- activeTab
- scripting
- contextMenus
- declarativeNetRequest
- *://*/*
More about manifest_file of gif blocker.
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How could i report abuse of gif blocker chrome extension?
You could click to report abuse of gif blocker.
Reviews of gif blocker:
If you are looking for a simple image on/off toggle, try the "Block Image" extension. Some sites DO make extensive use of Gifs, especially the animated ones. Chat sites are often like that. Tried this out and it worked. This can be a good extension to master that situation while retaining the overall other image quality of the page.
Well I'll be damned... One that actually works... It replaced all gifs with a generic icon. Much better looking
Does not work