MetaProtect Extension Chrome

Attempt to force-block adverts, sponsors and other harmful content on specific social media websites. It also blocks other domains.

Latest Version

Version

0.1

Update

May 10, 2024

Size

34.59KiB

Developer

MetaProtect Extension

A simple extension to help fight against phishing scams as Facebook is littered with them, hidden within ads and clickbait posts. This was developed for vulnerable people that may have cognitive issues but can be used by anyone that wants more control over their feed.

Currently this extension allows you to hide the following post types on Facebook:
- Sponsored
- Follow
- Suggested for you
- Join Group
- Reels and short videos

There's an options page for configuration.

This extension also redirect/blocks the following sub/domains (WIP feature):
- l.facebook.com
- wish.com
- temu.com

This is a one-time publish however, it will be updated if others express interest and gains popularity. Please note due to how Facebook obfuscates their content and code, plugins like this may break at any time. The publisher/developer does not accept any warranty or liabilities - use at your own risk.

This plugin does not and will never share your data with any parties.

This plugin does not make use of any third-party libraries within its code. It does not make use of any web requests. Privacy is strictly respected.

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "MetaProtect", "version": "0.1", "description": "Attempt to force-block adverts, sponsors and other harmful content on specific social media websites. It also blocks other domains.", "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "options_page": "options.html", "content_scripts": [ { "js": ["scripts/globals.js", "scripts/observe-links.js", "scripts/observe-content-facebook.js"], "matches": ["*://*.facebook.com/*"] } ], "declarative_net_request": { "rule_resources": [ { "id": "ruleset_1", "enabled": true, "path": "rules/rules_1.json" } ] }, "permissions": [ "storage", "declarativeNetRequest", "declarativeNetRequestFeedback", "declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess" ], "host_permissions": ["*://l.facebook.com/*", "*://*.wish.com/*", "*://*.temu.com/*"]}