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Redirect Shield

by SparkToSource · Privacy & Security
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Blocks all unwanted redirects and popups.

Users
89
−7 in 30 days
Rating
1.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#87K
#73K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 1 Sep 2025

Users

monthly, 14 months
04693Sep 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 89 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 14 months
001Sep 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 1 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 Redirect Shield

Redirect Shield protects users from malicious or unwanted redirects and popups. It intercepts and blocks all attempts to lead you away from the current site, giving you more control over your browsing experience. 📦 Features: - 🔒 Block site redirects before they happen. - 📋 Easily specify which sites should be blocked. - 🗑️ Optionally remove the element that triggered a redirect. - 🛑 Failsafe lets users deny any redirect attempt manually. - ⚙️ Fully customizable to match your browsing style and security needs. Fully open source and available on GitHub: https://github.com/SparkToSource/RedirectShield

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+8+9.9%00.00
30 days−7−7.3%00.00
6 months+25+39.1%00.00
1 year+70+368.4%+1+1.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Redirect Shield appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
redirect#52+15

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.0.01 Sep 2025

Details

Category
Privacy & Security
First seen
1 Sep 2025
Size
30 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Support
github.com
Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storage

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