AntiRickRoll

Never gonna rickroll you, never gonna let you get rickrolled.

AntiRickRoll: Block Rickroll Attempts - Firefox Add-On

AntiRickRoll is a user-friendly Firefox extension that shields you from the internet prank known as 'rickrolling'. It operates quietly in the background, giving you the confidence to click on links without the fear of being redirected to Rick Astley's 'Never Gonna Give You Up' video. It is privacy-respecting, frequently updated, open-source and free.

Add-on stats

By: dnorhoj
Users: 681
-4
Rating: 4.56
(27)
Version: 1.7 (Last updated: 2023-03-11)
Creation date: 2020-10-24
Weekly download count: 11
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 81.91K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

AntiRickRoll (v1.7)
4.49 (68) 10,000
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

AntiRickRoll is a browser extension that helps protect you from the classic internet prank of being rickrolled. If you've ever clicked on a link thinking it was going to take you to something interesting or informative, only to find yourself watching the "Never Gonna Give You Up" music video by Rick Astley, then you know the feeling.

With AntiRickRoll, you can browse the internet with peace of mind, knowing that the extension is silently working in the background to detect and block rickroll attempts. It's a simple and easy-to-use tool that is available for both Chrome and Firefox browsers.

AntiRickRoll is privacy-respecting, open-source and free! Additionally, the extension is frequently updated to ensure that it is effective at blocking the latest rickroll attempts.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works effectively at blocking rickroll links
  • Saves users from being rickrolled
  • Users appreciate its functionality overall
Cons
  • Sometimes does not block rickroll links immediately
  • Some rickroll links are not recognized
  • The database of rickroll links is considered too small
Most mentioned
  • Saves from getting rickrolled
  • Needs improvement to block all types of rickrolls
  • Some recognized rickrolls are still not caught
User reviews
by Simgames, 2024-12-12

by tyoma, 2024-06-21
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

AntiRickRoll requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

AntiRickRoll has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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