requestblock

block cross origin request. subset of RequestPolicy (only temporary allow for origin).
requestblock is a simple Firefox add-on that allows temporary origin whitelisting to block cross-origin requests. It is a substitute for RequestPolicy, which is not usable in Firefox 57. The add-on provides effective blocking of requests, except for the whitelisted and temporarily allowed requests.
Manifest V2
Daily users:
6
Rating:
2.50
(8)
Version:
2.2resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code:
5728544
Creation date:
2017-08-25
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*/*
  • storage
Size:
23.29K
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
a day ago

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Extension safety

Risk impact
High risk impact

requestblock 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
Moderate risk likelihood

requestblock is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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