Blocks overly-eager permission requests for notifications, location, etc. For example, before you've interacted with the page.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.7
Update
March 4, 2018
Size
57.04KiB
Developer
adamlynch.com
Category
Users
164
Rating
3.66667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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AskBlocker Extension

Block overly-eager permission requests for notifications, location, etc. For example, ones that happen before you've interacted with the page. This was created as part of How to improve your permissions UX (https://adamlynch.com/improve-permissions-ux).

How it works:

Permissions requests are blocked until you've interacted with the page; i.e. click, tap, or key press. Although there are the following exceptions:

- If the permission has been previously requested and granted (or explicitly denied).
- If the domain is `localhost` or `127.0.0.1`.
- If you've navigated to the current page from another page on the same domain.

Things not covered and why:

- Accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, device motion, device orientation, etc. They don't trigger a permissions request popup.
- Ambient light sensor. It doesn't trigger a permissions request popup.
- Bluetooth. This can only be requested due to user interaction anyway (https://webbluetoothcg.github.io/web-bluetooth/#requestDevice-user-gesture).
- Clipboard. It doesn't trigger a permissions request popup.
- Flash. I don't know how the prompt is triggered or how I can intercept this.
- Geolocation's `watchPosition` method. There's no way to achieve this without breaking stuff. It returns an ID and it doesn't offer any way to check the status of the permission, like `Notification.permission`. The Permission API could be used but it's asynchronous (Promise based), so there's no way to use it and also still return the ID.
- Web USB. Not really supported yet (and the Permission API doesn't support it yet), so it probably won't be annoying anyone.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "AskBlocker", "description": "Blocks overly-eager permission requests for notifications, location, etc. For example, before you've interacted with the page.", "version": "1.0.7", "homepage_url": "https://adamlynch.com/askblocker", "background": { "scripts": [ "browser-polyfill.min.js", "background.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icons/askBlocker-128.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": [""], "all_frames": true, "js": [ "browser-polyfill.min.js", "content.js" ], "run_at": "document_start" }], "icons": { "16": "icons/askBlocker-16.png", "32": "icons/askBlocker-32.png", "48": "icons/askBlocker-48.png", "128": "icons/askBlocker-128.png", "512": "icons/askBlocker-512.png" }, "permissions": []}
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How to download and manually install AskBlocker extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install AskBlocker 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 AskBlocker extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install AskBlocker extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a AskBlocker 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 AskBlocker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the AskBlocker extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the AskBlocker extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for AskBlocker 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 AskBlocker 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 AskBlocker extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install AskBlocker 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 AskBlocker extension file

Select and download the AskBlocker 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 AskBlocker 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 AskBlocker 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 AskBlocker 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 AskBlocker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Ryan Close (ID: 000000ceaf86099b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/26/2020 Useless. I'm forced to give this 1 more star than 'asks' that it blocked (0)

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Ancient Ukr (ID: 000000ac8e965517) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/28/2019 Thank you for good work!

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Xedd MrC (ID: 0000001c5ad6a65c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/10/2018 Finally! An extension that blocks those annoying requests. I don't know why random sites I only intend to visit for a minute or so, feel the need to request permissions to spam me with notifications or get my location. Can't thank you enough dev. 5 stars well deserved.