Ping Blocker

armin.dev

5.0(

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ExtensionPrivacy & Security1,000 users

Overview

Stop sites from tracking the links you visit through hyperlink auditing.

Ping Blocker is a browser extension that prevents sites from tracking the links you visit through hyperlink auditing. The continued development of Ping Blocker is made possible thanks to the support of awesome backers. If you'd like to join them, please check out https://armin.dev/go/patreon The extension blocks ping requests sent in the background when you click on links. Beacon requests and CSP reports are also blocked. Verify if ping requests are currently sent by your browser with Ping Spotter. https://armin.dev/apps/ping-spotter The developer does not collect any personal data from this extension. Visit the extension's privacy policy for more information. The extension is also available for Edge and Firefox: https://github.com/dessant/ping-blocker#readme Reviews are not monitored for bug reports, please use GitHub for issues and feature requests. https://github.com/dessant/ping-blocker

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Jeremy Stein
Sep 20, 2020

I watched the network traffic with this extension active and confirmed that it blocks link auditing/tracking. However, I also found that ublock origin also does this, so if you have that, you don't need this.

4 out of 5 found this helpful

Geronimo553
Apr 15, 2020

Seems to work. Only dedicated app on the chromestore for hyperlink audits. So I'm really hoping it works. lol

2 out of 3 found this helpful

Jimsies Kimsiez
Jul 3, 2019

better safe than sorry

1 out of 3 found this helpful

Details

Version
2.0.0
Updated
June 2, 2024
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Size
36.5KiB
Languages
English
Developer
Website
Email
cws@armin.dev
Non-trader
This developer has not identified itself as a trader. For consumers in the European Union, please note that consumer rights do not apply to contracts between you and this developer.

Privacy

The developer has disclosed that it will not collect or use your data. To learn more, see the developer’s privacy policy.

This developer declares that your data is

Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes

Support

For help with questions, suggestions, or problems, visit the developer's support site