PixelBlock is a Gmail extension that blocks people from tracking when you open their emails.

Latest Version

Version
2024.03.12
Update
March 11, 2024
Size
176KiB
Developer
Category
Users
90,000+
Rating
3.71041 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
*://*.googleusercontent.com/proxy/*
*://*.googleusercontent.com/meips/*
*://mail.google.com/*
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
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PixelBlock Extension

PixelBlock is an Gmail extension that blocks email tracking attempts used to detect when you open and read emails. PixelBlock displays a 'red eye' when it finds and blocks a tracking attempt inside of an email.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "PixelBlock", "version": "2024.03.12", "permissions": [ "*://*.googleusercontent.com/proxy/*", "*://*.googleusercontent.com/meips/*", "*://mail.google.com/*", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking" ], "description": "PixelBlock is a Gmail extension that blocks people from tracking when you open their emails.", "background": { "scripts": ["bg.js"], "persistent": true }, "icons": { "48": "images/logo48.png", "128": "images/logo128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://mail.google.com/*"], "js": ["scripts/jquery.js", "cs.js"], "run_at":"document_end" } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "scripts/*.js", "images/*.png", "styles/*.css" ]}
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How to download and manually install PixelBlock extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install PixelBlock 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 PixelBlock extension file

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

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User reviews

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Chris Fane (ID: 0000003fb35a23ca) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/09/2023 Blocks all images in Gmail now. Abandoned by developer. Was great while it lasted.

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Erik Sealy (ID: 00000021cafe7d24) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/08/2023 Used it for years, Now images are being blocked even when they are allowed, have to disable it to see images at all now.

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Kevin Rooney (ID: 00000018e7d124aa) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/07/2023 Echoing others. Used to be great (5 stars). Worked effectively for years. It now blocks ALL IMAGES in Gmail. I had to disable it. I hope they fix it.

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RCM (ID: 00000048b053681e) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/06/2023 Used to be a good extension. Now it breaks all images in Gmail. Nice fail, been using for years and now it's junk.

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Thomas Paquet (ID: 00000053e93f594b) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/05/2023 I've used this extension for a VERY long time. As others have noted, something broke due to either Google/Extension around Nov 1, 2023. No word from the dev, so moving over to this Email Privacy Protector https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/email-privacy-protector-i/ocodabmcnjfjeioonacpommjjlmhbccg/related