Easily block (nullify) undesired Web API(s) and improve your privacy.
WebAPI Blocker Extension
Simply open the toolbar popup UI and choose an API from the drop-down list (top left side). Then, click on the (+) button to add the item to the API list. Once you add an item, you can remove it from the list by clicking on the \"remove\" button next to each item. Moreover, you can deactivate an item by removing the checkmark from the list. There is also a \"reload\" button at the top toolbar to reload the active tab. On the right side, you can add desired domains to the whitelist table. Please enter a domain name in the input field and then click on the (+) sign to add it to the table. To remove a domain, please click on the cross sign next to each item.
Note: please be careful when you block (nullify) a web API. Because certain API(s) may cause websites to not fully load or even make them unresponsive. Therefore, please do enough research before disabling an API.
To report bugs, please fill the bug report form on the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/webapi-blocker.html).
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install WebAPI Blocker extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install WebAPI 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 WebAPI Blocker extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install WebAPI Blocker extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download WebAPI Blocker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a WebAPI 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 WebAPI Blocker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the WebAPI Blocker extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the WebAPI Blocker extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for WebAPI 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 WebAPI 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 WebAPI Blocker extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install WebAPI 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 WebAPI Blocker extension file
Select and download the WebAPI 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 WebAPI 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 WebAPI 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 WebAPI 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 WebAPI Blocker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
Similar Extensions
Policy Control - JavaScript and Flash blocker 1,000+ 12 ★ 20.22KiB
Local Cache 1,000+ 16 ★ 30.8KiB
Block Unreachable Scripts 1,000+ 6 ★ 11.06KiB
Site Bleacher 1,000+ 3 ★ 23.54KiB
Privacy Guard & Manager 1,000+ 2 ★ 34.69KiB
Ignore Google Scripts 1,000+ 3 ★ 18.68KiB
Privacy Protector Plus 1,000+ 11 ★ 516KiB
blockerDNS Ad & Tracker Blocking 1,000+ 6 ★ 379KiB
Security Tweaks 1,000+ 3 ★ 3.07MiB
ChRAM: Simple Browsing Data Cleaner 1,000+ 7 ★ 120KiB
Privacy Tweaks 1,000+ 11 ★ 2.75MiB
Privacy Crawler 1,000+ 0 ★ 29.74KiB
Ping Blocker 1,000+ 2 ★ 35.15KiB
Policy Control 1,000+ 3 ★ 48.47KiB
Origin Requests Only (Firewall) 1,000+ 12 ★ 102KiB
No Opener, No Phishers 1,000+ 9 ★ 274KiB
NoDetour 1,000+ 7 ★ 125KiB
Content-aware Ad Blocker 1,000+ 11 ★ 865KiB
MyCache 1,000+ 15 ★ 5.12MiB
Privacy Settings 1,000+ 11 ★ 147KiB
Tweaks Web Protection 1,000+ 5 ★ 1.89MiB
Host AdBlocker 1,000+ 18 ★ 3.7MiB
Disable Page Visibility API 1,000+ 42 ★ 16.67KiB
Speed Tweaks 1,000+ 26 ★ 50.57KiB
User reviews
Dung Phan Van (ID: 000000927f014cde) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/27/2023
Bnodon ProjukT (ID: 000000590784a981) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/06/2021
John Magdy (Zorono) (ID: 000000fc8bec3afd) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/17/2021
Mickaël BELLANGER (ID: 000000d7f8eb9a9a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/13/2020