Bye Rupert
Installing this extension will block all websites that Rupert Murdoch controls.
Bye Rupert: Block Rupert Murdoch Controlled Websites
"Bye Rupert" is a Firefox extension that aims to promote unbiased journalism by blocking all websites owned by Rupert Murdoch. It attempts to reduce the reach of Murdoch's political influence by lowering the page views of his online businesses, affecting their revenue. This encourages users to support smaller, competing websites that provide factual reporting without a hidden agenda.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: Mathew Carpenter
Rating: 4.85 
(27)
Weekly download count: 19
Firefox on Android: No
Size: 9.11K
Email: he*****@upstartweb.com.au
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Effectively blocks content from Rupert Murdoch's media outlets
- Provides a sense of relief by filtering out far-right propaganda
- Supports users who are opposed to Rupert Murdoch's influence on media
- Overall positive user sentiment with the app's functionality
Cons
- Lacks support for Firefox on Android
- Limited features beyond just blocking linked sources
Most mentioned
- Strong opposition to Rupert Murdoch
- Functionality to block his content
- User satisfaction with the app's performance
User reviews
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-03-01
What more could I want?
by CookedCookie, 2024-03-28
Add-on safety
Risk impact
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Risk impact analysis details
- High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
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Risk likelihood
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