Image Block
Image Block adds a toggle button that conditionally blocks/allows loading of images on webpages. Blocking images results in faster browsing, especially helpful on handheld devices or slower connections.
Image Block - A Seamless, User-Friendly Firefox Add-on
Image Block is a user-friendly Firefox add-on, first introduced in 2007, designed for conditional image loading on webpages, which facilitates faster browsing and optimizes data use. It offers a simple toggle button function that is effortless to use, making web surfing more manageable on handheld devices or slower internet connections. Despite its simplicity, Image Block provides a distinct benefit of maintaining the user's privacy by blocking explicit content on webpages.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: Hemant Vats
Rating: 3.84 
(61)
Weekly download count: 117
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- <all_urls>
Size: 9.99K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works as described
- Blocks images effectively including background images
- Lightweight on resources
- Simple toggle functionality for blocking images
Cons
- Doesn't work consistently
- Toolbar button/icon does not appear for many users
- Limited functionality compared to other blockers (e.g., can't block videos, needs whitelisting)
- Outdated for some users, leading to poor performance
Most mentioned
- Toolbar button not visible or difficult to find
- Inconsistent performance or failures in blocking images
- Desire for additional features or capabilities (e.g., blocking videos, whitelisting)
User reviews
Don't see the toolbar button. Please show us how to activate this add-on in large and clear images. The images used now are 240 x 180, way too small to see anything. And show us where the button should be and how it should look like.
by dotch, 2025-02-05
Doesn't work.
by Johnny1413, 2025-01-10
I block the image to save data. It's a very successful plugin.
by Hakan, 2024-12-29
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Image Block requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Image Block. Use it at your own risk.
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