Merlin
CryptoMining Blocker

CryptoMining Blocker

CryptoMining Blocker for Firefox blocks cryptomining websites, inline mining script in websites and helps to do safe-browsing.

What is CryptoMining Blocker?
CryptoMining Blocker is a free Firefox extension developed to prohibit cryptomining websites and inline mining scripts. It ensures safe browsing by avoiding hidden cryptocurrency mining, alerts users when such activity is detected, and has provisions for reporting false positives. It continually updates its blocklist, maintains statistics of detected miners, and also available for Chrome. The developer is open to user feedback for further improvement.
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Merlin
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By: D09r
Users: 1,569 ▲ 1
Rating: 4.23 (52)
Version: 0.0.13 (Last updated: 2019-10-26)
Creation date: 2018-05-22
Weekly download count: 20
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • notifications
  • background
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 107.17K
URLs: Website
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# 2413 ▼ 4
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CryptoMining Blocker (v0.0.13)
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A free Crypto Mining Blocker addon for Firefox to block crypto mining websites, inline mining script in websites and helps to do safe-browsing.

Also, CryptoMining Blocker extension was available for Chrome browser, just download it from the official Chrome web store https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cryptomining-blocker/fnmgefajmfpflnopkgeodcbfkgpkbcaa

v0.0.13 - Oct 26, 2019

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

v0.0.12 - Oct 20, 2019

  • Removed the false-positive item player.h-cdn.com from the blacklist
  • Added the option to report the false positives

v0.0.11 - Jun 9, 2018

  • Statistics of miners detected and blocked
  • Updated mining blocklist
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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Blocks mining scripts
  • Works well on various websites
  • Lightweight
Cons
  • Blocks official cryptocurrency sites
  • Annoying floating notifications
  • No option to see or save a list of blocked scripts
Most mentioned
  • Blocks mining scripts
  • Annoying floating notifications
  • No whitelist option for specific sites
  • Desire for a log or list of blocked scripts
Recent reviews
Thanks for this, I always add this in with any fresh browser install. Keep it up. Please add in a donation option so we can help you. Please make the icon easier to see with dark themed browsers.
by darkocean, 2024-04-15
How can I get the list of sites blocked by your Addin?
by pulsar14, 2023-09-20
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Safety
Risk impact

CryptoMining Blocker is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install CryptoMining Blocker if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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