Page Visibility API Blocker icon

Page Visibility API Blocker

by klostreichjacob@gmail.com · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Blocks the Page Visibility API to prevent websites from detecting when the page is hidden

Users
2,000
+1,000 in 30 days
Rating
3.7 / 5
+0.67 in 30 days
Ratings
3
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#22K
#19K among extensions
Version
1.5
updated 3 May 2026

Users

monthly, 10 months
01,0002,000Dec 2025Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 2,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 10 months
023Dec 2025Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 3 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Page Visibility API Blocker

Page Visibility API Blocker prevents websites from detecting when your tab is hidden or minimized. When blocking is enabled, supported websites see the page as visible, which can help prevent videos, animations, timers, and web apps from pausing or changing behavior when you switch tabs. FEATURES: • Block the Page Visibility API so pages report as visible • Block related focus/blur detection signals • Toggle blocking globally from the extension popup • Enable or disable blocking for the current site • Manage always-block and never-block site lists from the options page • Works automatically after matching tabs reload • No data collection - fully private • Settings stored locally in your browser • Open source code PER-SITE CONTROLS: Use the popup to override the global default for the current site, or use the options page to maintain hostname lists: • Always block on selected sites • Never block on selected sites PRIVACY: This extension collects no data. All functionality operates locally in your browser. No browsing history, page content, settings, or personal information is transmitted, stored externally, or shared with any third parties. USE CASES: • Keep videos playing when switching tabs • Prevent web apps from pausing, throttling, or changing behavior when hidden • Test website behavior with constant page visibility • Apply blocking only where you need it with per-site rules OPEN SOURCE: Full source code available at: https://github.com/Transwarp8/PageVisibilityBlocker Click the extension icon to toggle blocking globally or configure the current site. Use the options page to manage site lists in bulk.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days+1,000+100.0%+1+0.67
6 months+1,747+690.5%+2+2.67

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Page Visibility API Blocker appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
visibility#4−1
prevent#59+10

Version history

4 versions recorded
1.53 May 2026
1.32 May 2026
1.227 Feb 2026
1.0.023 Dec 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
23 Dec 2025
Size
21 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
biolcodohjbehmfhaomdobnmbiangdfc

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagescripting
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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