Policy Control - JavaScript and Flash blocker

This extension helps you quickly disable and enable different types of resources such as JavaScript, CSS, and Media. The extension can be used to increase privacy as well as saving bandwidth by blocking unwanted contents.

Policy Control - JavaScript and Flash Blocker Firefox Add-on

'Policy Control - JavaScript and Flash Blocker' is a resource controller extension for Firefox browser. It provides the user with multiple policies to regulate various types of resources that each hostname can use. The extension can function as a simple image or flash blocker, but can also enhance users' privacy and security by blocking third-party resources. It offers advanced filtering settings for specific resources and is a viable alternative to 'NoScript Security Suite'.
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Add-on stats

Users: 563
-1
Rating: 3.88
(33)
Version: 0.3.6resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2015-07-06
Weekly download count: 10
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*/*
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 26.01K

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# 4,234 ▼ 7
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Add-on summary

Analyze keywords

This is an alternative to "NoScript Security Suite" extension to provide filtering rules for different types of resources that each hostname is allowed to use.

This extension can be used as a simple image blocker or even Flash blocker or it can be used to improve users privacy and security by blocking third-party resources.

Available Policy Rules: ✓ Font (@font-face) ✓ Image ✓ Media (audio and video) ✓ Object (plugin-handled content) ✓ Script (JavaScript) ✓ Stylesheet (CSS) ✓ Sub Document (iframes and frames) ✓ XMLHttpRequest ✓ Plugins ✓ WebSocket

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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
  • Provides detailed control over JavaScript and Flash functionality.
  • Lightweight and simple to use, enhancing browsing experience with faster loading times.
  • Allows for flexible policy setting rather than just all-or-nothing blocking.
  • Helps save data, particularly valuable for users with limited data plans.
Cons
  • User interface could use some improvements and tweaks.
  • Some users report issues with specific sites (like Gmail and Facebook) not displaying properly.
  • Lacks wildcard support for whitelisting, making it cumbersome to manage certain sites.
Most mentioned
  • The extension can significantly reduce data usage.
  • Users appreciate the ability to block or allow content selectively.
  • Some users had difficulties getting it to work with websites that utilize Flash.
User reviews
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Policy Control - JavaScript and Flash blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Policy Control - JavaScript and Flash blocker is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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