Simple and handsome. TunnelBear Blocker sinks its teeth into online tracking to keep your browsing habits a little more private.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
December 17, 2018
Size
2.66MiB
Developer
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
4.89685 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
Français
中文 (简体)
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Permissions
Privacy
Storage
Tabs
UnlimitedStorage
WebNavigation
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking

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TunnelBear Blocker Extension

Get TunnelBear Blocker and put the bite on tracking!

Free, simple and handsome. This handy extension sinks its teeth into online tracking to keep your browsing habits a little more private.

TunnelBear Blocker for Chrome is:

✔ Handsome - Powerful online privacy protection wrapped in a simple, handsome bear design
✔ Powerful - Sure, it can block simple ads, but it can also block scripts, trackers, flash, fingerprinting (beta), email tracking, ultrasonic tracking and more coming soon
✔ Whitelist - Block everything like a ruthless privacy dictator or show a little love to privacy-friendly content publishers — you decide
✔ Free and open source

Learn more about what is blocked at https://www.tunnelbear.com/blocker/info

Why should I use TunnelBear Blocker vs. other ad blockers?
✔ TunnelBear has earned the trust of over 23 million people around the globe to protect their privacy
✔ To block many types of online tracking, not just ads.
✔ It’s simple enough that anyone can use it

Privacy Policy
Read our wonderfully straightforward privacy policy: https://www.tunnelbear.com/blocker/privacy-policy

TunnelBear Blocker is open source, forked from uBlock Origin. Other acknowledgements and appreciation here:
https://www.tunnelbear.com/blocker/acknowledgement
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "TunnelBear Blocker", "version": "1.0.1", "default_locale": "en", "description": "__MSG_extShortDesc__", "icons": { "16": "img/extension_icon_16.png", "48": "img/extension_icon_48.png", "128": "img/extension_icon_128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "img/icon_16-off.png", "32": "img/icon_32-off.png" }, "default_title": "TunnelBear Blocker", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "author": "TunnelBear", "background": { "page": "background.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "js": ["/js/vapi.js", "js/vapi-client.js", "js/blockbear-contentscript-start.js", "js/contentscript.js"], "css": ["css/block.css"], "run_at": "document_start", "all_frames": true }, { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "js": ["js/scriptlets/subscriber.js"], "run_at": "document_idle", "all_frames": false }, { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "js": ["js/blockbear-contentscript-end.js"], "css": ["css/content.css"], "run_at": "document_end", "all_frames": false } ], "minimum_chrome_version": "51.0", "optional_permissions": [ "file:///*" ], "options_ui": { "page": "settings.html" }, "permissions": [ "privacy", "storage", "tabs", "unlimitedStorage", "webNavigation", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "img/flash_blocked.png", "img/flash_blocked2x.png", "img/flash_unblock.png", "img/flash_unblock2x.png", "js/canvas-blocker.js", "js/blockbear-pixel-tracking.js", "js/blockbear-contentscript-inject.js", "/web_accessible_resources/*" ], "short_name": "TunnelBear Blocker"}
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How to download and manually install TunnelBear Blocker extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install TunnelBear Blocker extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install TunnelBear Blocker extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install TunnelBear Blocker extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download TunnelBear Blocker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a TunnelBear Blocker extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the TunnelBear Blocker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the TunnelBear Blocker extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the TunnelBear Blocker extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for TunnelBear Blocker extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the TunnelBear Blocker extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download TunnelBear Blocker extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install TunnelBear Blocker extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the TunnelBear Blocker extension file

Select and download the TunnelBear Blocker extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the TunnelBear Blocker extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your TunnelBear Blocker extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the TunnelBear Blocker extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install TunnelBear Blocker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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International Local (ID: 00000004f643e45c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/08/2024 I love it

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SamPeace Lookman (ID: 000000a4ae26cb77) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/07/2024 Great ads blocker tools

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Dada Oladips (ID: 0000002e4c4bf403) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/06/2024 great app and i recommend it for any one who is tired of unnecessary ads

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Aisha Mhi (ID: 0000007cb862d045) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/30/2024 a good blocker indeed

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Emmanuel Emmazy (ID: 000000367cd1b264) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/29/2024 just to fantabulous. it is so perfect, stress free, hassle free, and awesome. it helps keep alot. More improvement expected.