Redirect Blocker

Redirect Blocker protects your privacy and speeds up loading times, by removing tracking redirections from your browsing. You will access the destination sites directly without going through unnecessary intermediate urls.
'Redirect Blocker' is a Firefox extension that efficiently eradicates site redirections set up for monetization, tracking, or statistics. This add-on enhances your browsing experience by ensuring quicker page loads and stronger privacy protection. It deciphers URLs locally or via its unique data engine, offers a learning mode for tackling suspicious redirections, and features a whitelist option. It works in conjunction with AdBlockers for optimum results.
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Manifest V2
By: Novetis
Daily users: 1,093
Rating: 2.14
(7)
Version: 0.1.6 (Last updated: 2020-02-19)
Creation date: 2019-12-08
Weekly download count: 43
Firefox on Android: No
Risk: High risk impact High risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
Size: 54.40K
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a year ago

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Redirect 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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Risk likelihood

Redirect Blocker may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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