CookieBlock
Automatically enforces cookie consent preferences to protect your privacy on any website you visit.
CookieBlock - Enhanced Privacy Protection Firefox Add-On
CookieBlock is a ground-breaking Firefox add-on that offers automatic enforcement of user-defined cookie consent on all websites. Using machine-learning technology, it categorizes and blocks or allows cookies based on user preferences. Developed by Information Security Group from ETH Zürich, it aims to protect your privacy without disturbing your browsing experience.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: CookieBlock Team
Rating: 3.50 
(20)
Weekly download count: 85
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- <all_urls>
- cookies
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- activeTab
Size: 3.95M
Email: co*****@gmail.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Effectively deletes unnecessary cookies without user intervention
- Easy to use and doesn't slow down the browser
- Helps reduce data collection
- Allows users to whitelist specific sites
- Good concept for cookie management
Cons
- Doesn't block cookie alert popups
- Can break functionality of some websites
- May remove essential cookies, causing website issues
- Lacks clear settings and transparency in functionality
- Complicated process for uninstalling
Most mentioned
- Issues with breaking websites
- Problems with essential cookies being removed
- Need for better exception handling
- Desire for more user control and visibility in settings
User reviews
doesn't block cookies alert popup what it is made for!
by Claude Gauthier, 2024-10-13
Best one.
I see some comments complaining that this extension breaks some webpages. YES, exactly, because those webpages don't comply with what you choose to do with their cookies.
Anyway, don't worry if it breaks something, you can white list specific sites or pause the add on for a while.
by Awe, 2023-10-19
Add-on safety
Risk impact
CookieBlock requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of CookieBlock. 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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