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.
What is Policy Control - JavaScript and Flash blocker?
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Summary
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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Pros
- Allows detailed policies for blocking JavaScript and Flash
- Intuitive and easy to use
- Lightweight compared to other blockers
- Provides a log with a list of each element in every page
Cons
- Some users find the legacy version simpler to use
- No wildcard support for white-listing websites
Most mentioned
- Simple and easy to use
- Lightweight
- Provides detailed control
- Responsive developer support
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Safety
Risk impact
Policy Control - JavaScript and Flash 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 Policy Control - JavaScript and Flash blocker if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Policy Control - JavaScript and Flash blocker is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.