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Yahoo Blocker

by haskellcameron@gmail.com · Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Blocks access to Yahoo domains to prevent search hijacking

Users
632
+32 in 30 days
Rating
2.7 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
6
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#39K
#33K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 16 Apr 2025

Users

monthly, 1 years
0316632Apr 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 632 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 1 years
036Apr 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 6 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 Yahoo Blocker

Yahoo Blocker prevents your browser from connecting to Yahoo domains. This simple extension is perfect if: - Your search settings keep reverting to Yahoo without your permission - You want to block access to Yahoo search completely - You're tired of browser hijacking issues related to Yahoo How it works: The extension uses Chrome's built-in blocking capabilities to prevent connections to Yahoo domains. It runs silently in the background with no configuration needed. Features: - Zero configuration - install and forget - No performance impact on browsing - Does not collect any user data - No ads or tracking

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+6+1.0%00.00
30 days+32+5.3%00.00
6 months+151+31.4%+3−1.00
1 year+379+149.8%+4−2.33

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Yahoo Blocker appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
yahoo#14+3

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.016 Apr 2025

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
16 Apr 2025
Size
74 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
ggelamcjonfmbedkfhlihmfhclbdfckn

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
declarativeNetRequest
Site access
*://yahoo.com/**://www.yahoo.com/**://search.yahoo.com/*

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