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Shadow AI Blocker

by Preamble, INC. · preamble.com · Privacy & Security
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Block unauthorized and shadow AI usage of tools like Deepseek and ChatGPT inside your organization.

Users
486
+3 in 30 days
Rating
3.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
4
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#44K
#37K among extensions
Version
1.7.0
updated 18 Nov 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years
0250500Jun 2024Sep 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 486 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
024Jun 2024Sep 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 4 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 Shadow AI Blocker

Block Unauthorized and Shadow AI Usage Across Your Organization Enforce your organization's AI Acceptable Use Policies and eliminate shadow AI risks. This Chrome extension helps maintain security and prevent unintended data leaks by blocking access to unapproved or unmonitored AI services. Blocked AI Categories: - AI Chatbots - AI Code Assistants - AI Image Generators - AI Video Generators - AI Writing Tools - AI Search - Chinese GenAI Products - General-Purpose AI Services Why Shadow AI Blocker? Shadow AI occurs when employees use unauthorized AI tools that bypass your organization's security controls. This can lead to: - Intellectual property exposure - Sensitive data leakage - Compliance violations - Security vulnerabilities Shadow AI Blocker provides a simple, free solution to manage AI access within your organization, ensuring everyone uses secured and controllable AI systems that meet your security standards. Key Benefits: ✓ Easy installation and setup ✓ No cost – completely free ✓ Regularly updated with new AI services ✓ Helps maintain compliance and security posture ✓ Reduces risk of unintended data exposure through AI products Important Note: This extension blocks the popular unauthorized AI tools. While it doesn't cover every AI service available, we actively maintain and expand our blocklist based on user requests and emerging AI platforms.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−3−0.6%00.00
30 days+3+0.6%00.00
6 months+76+18.5%+1−0.67
1 year+59+13.8%+3−2.00

Version history

8 versions recorded
1.7.018 Nov 2025
1.6.019 Mar 2025
1.5.05 Mar 2025
1.4.02 Mar 2025
1.3.07 Feb 2025
1.2.08 Jan 2025
1.1.012 Jul 2024
1.0.09 Jun 2024

Details

Category
Privacy & Security
First seen
9 Jun 2024
Size
47 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
preamble.com
Support
preamble.com
Extension ID
jkcnihggbeejafmbgohlahlighagphon

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 2

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