CatBlock is like an ad blocker, but instead of blocking ads it shows you pictures of cats (configurable)

Latest Version

Version
1.5.1.1
Update
May 21, 2022
Size
1015KiB
Developer
getcatblock.com
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.57407 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
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Permissions
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
Ws://*/*
Wss://*/*
ContextMenus
Idle
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
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CatBlock Extension

CatBlock blocks ALL ads (and replaces them with cats) and malware on all websites by default!
We also don't participate in the Acceptable Ads program.

CatBlock is built on top of the original AdBlock, with an ability to replace ads by cats (or whatever you want).
You can also disable replacing ads by cats, so CatBlock can work as a standard ad blocking extension.

We hope you will enjoy our extension :)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "author": "CatBlock Team", "background": { "page": "background.html", "persistent": true }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "img/icon19.png", "38": "img/icon38.png" }, "default_popup": "button/popup.html", "default_title": "__MSG_catblock_adblock_click_for_details__" }, "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": true, "js": [ "js/bandaids.js" ], "matches": [ "*://*.facebook.com/*", "*://*.mail.live.com/*", "*://*.mastertoons.com/*", "*://*.mobilmania.cz/*", "*://*.zive.cz/*", "*://*.doupe.cz/*", "*://*.e15.cz/*", "*://*.sportrevue.cz/*", "*://*.autorevue.cz/*", "*://*.youtube.com/*" ], "run_at": "document_start" }, { "all_frames": true, "js": [ "lib/jquery.min.js", "lib/punycode.min.js", "js/port.js", "js/functions.js", "filtering/filteroptions.js", "js/adblock_start_common.js", "js/adblock_start_chrome.js", "catblock/contentscript.js" ], "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "run_at": "document_start" }, { "all_frames": false, "js": [ "uiscripts/blacklisting/rightclick_hook.js" ], "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "content_security_policy": "default-src 'self'; style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline'; connect-src *; img-src *;", "default_locale": "en", "description": "CatBlock is like an ad blocker, but instead of blocking ads it shows you pictures of cats (configurable)", "icons": { "128": "img/icon128.png", "16": "img/icon16.png", "48": "img/icon48.png" }, "incognito": "spanning", "manifest_version": 2, "minimum_chrome_version": "58", "name": "CatBlock", "optional_permissions": [ "management" ], "options_page": "options/index.html", "permissions": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "ws://*/*", "wss://*/*", "contextMenus", "idle", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "webNavigation", "notifications" ], "version": "1.5.1.1", "web_accessible_resources": [ "img/icon24.png", "jquery/css/images/ui-bg_inset-hard_100_fcfdfd_1x100.png", "jquery/css/images/ui-icons_056b93_256x240.png", "jquery/css/images/ui-icons_d8e7f3_256x240.png", "jquery/css/jquery-ui.custom.css", "jquery/css/override-page.css", "catblock/pix/1.jpg", "catblock/pix/5.jpg", "catblock/pix/6.jpg", "catblock/pix/7.jpg", "catblock/pix/8.jpg", "catblock/pix/9.jpg", "catblock/pix/big1.jpg", "catblock/pix/big2.jpg", "catblock/pix/big3.jpg", "catblock/pix/big4.jpg", "catblock/pix/small1.jpg", "catblock/pix/small2.jpg", "catblock/pix/small3.jpg", "catblock/pix/small4.jpg", "catblock/pix/small5.jpg", "catblock/pix/small6.jpg", "catblock/pix/small7.jpg", "catblock/pix/small8.jpg", "catblock/pix/tall3.jpg", "catblock/pix/tall4.jpg", "catblock/pix/tall5.jpg", "catblock/pix/tall6.jpg", "catblock/pix/wide1.jpg", "catblock/pix/wide2.jpg", "catblock/pix/wide3.jpg", "catblock/pix/wide4.jpg", "img/icon19.png", "img/icon24.png" ]}
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How to download and manually install CatBlock extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install CatBlock 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 CatBlock extension file

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

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User reviews

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ZinZam (ID: 000000adcdec3933) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/02/2022 used in combination with Ad-Block Plus and u-Block, they block basically ALL the ads. also i can exclude sites and pages so that nice :)

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Najla Nur Ariqah (ID: 00000035c536c722) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 05/04/2021 i like it.. i just wanna know.. HOW TO WHITELIST TO SPESIFIC YT CHANNEL 'CAUSE I DON'T FOUND ANY EXTENSION THAT CAN WHITELIST SPESIFIC CHANNEL AND THIS ONE SAY IT CAN just tell me ty:>

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zxcvbnm (ID: 000000e8e5a509cf) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/28/2021 its an good adblocker but when i press on the "see original" button (on the cat) it dosent work it sends me to a blank page

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Bianca Peres (Bia) (ID: 000000af8274646c) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/06/2021 O problema é que nem tudo aparece traduzido

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Ian Horler (ID: 000000515ab1f412) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/31/2020 CatBlock is such a good blocker! It has an easy to use menu, and it just replaces all ads you would see with cute little adorable cats. It is so good!