Merlin
ShieldBlock

ShieldBlock

Blocks distracting websites with exceptions to particular pages on the site

ShieldBlock
What is ShieldBlock?
ShieldBlock is a Firefox add-on that allows users to block distracting websites but with exceptions for specific pages. It offers a whitelist functionality and the ability to temporarily toggle off the blocking for certain sites.
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By: Phil
Users: 4
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 1.5resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2018-08-06
Weekly download count: NaN
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
Size: 52.00K
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# 36443 ▲ 124

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Summary
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Block a whole site with a white list of particular pages. For example, you want to block reddit.com but you want to allow the page /r/blog to be allowed. To do this type: "www.reddit.com except:/r/blog". In addition, you can toggle on or off a particular site if you want to allow using a blocked site temporarily.

User reviews
by Firefox user 15527379, 2019-12-25
by Firefox user 14216223, 2018-08-12
Amazing plugin to help you stay focused!!!
by Firefox user 14216030, 2018-08-12
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Safety
Risk impact

ShieldBlock 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 ShieldBlock if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

ShieldBlock is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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