CryptoMining Blocker
CryptoMining Blocker for Firefox blocks cryptomining websites, inline mining script in websites and helps to do safe-browsing.
CryptoMining Blocker - A Firefox Add-on To Block Miner Scripts
CryptoMining Blocker is a free Firefox extension developed to prohibit cryptomining websites and inline mining scripts. It ensures safe browsing by avoiding hidden cryptocurrency mining, alerts users when such activity is detected, and has provisions for reporting false positives. It continually updates its blocklist, maintains statistics of detected miners, and also available for Chrome. The developer is open to user feedback for further improvement.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 12
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- storage
- notifications
- background
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- <all_urls>
Size: 107.17K
URLs: Website
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spammy, or outdated.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 blocks crypto mining scripts
- Lightweight and works well
- Adds value by improving browser performance
- Users appreciate it on fresh browser installs
Cons
- Lacks transparency on what is being blocked
- Annoying floating notifications that cannot be disabled
- Blocks official cryptocurrency sites, making it unusable for some
- No whitelist option for false positives
- Need for a log or list of blocked sites
Most mentioned
- Desire for a list of blocked sites
- Requests to disable notifications
- Concerns about blocking official cryptocurrency sites
- Need for whitelisting options
- Issues with visibility of block notifications in dark themes
User reviews
by 退出中共邪教党团队避疫, 2025-02-10
Thanks for this, I always add this in with any fresh browser install. Keep it up. Please add in a donation option so we can help you. Please make the icon easier to see with dark themed browsers.
by darkocean, 2024-04-15
Add-on safety
Risk impact
CryptoMining 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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