Extension to Block and Customize Websites in the Browser to Isolate the User from Piracy Websites, Fraudulent Risk, Online Gambling, and Social Media Addiction

Extension to Block and Customize Websites in the Browser to Isolate the User from Piracy Websites, Fraudulent Risk, Online Gambling, and Social Media Addiction

Mathan Ram S M¹, Vijayakumar J²

¹PG Student, Department of Electronics and Instrumentation, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India

²Associate Professor, Head of Department, Department of Electronics and Instrumentation, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India

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Abstract - Website-blocking browser extensions are tools that users can install in their web browsers to block access to certain websites or content. This extension is a tool that can be installed on web browsers to restrict access to the websites like social media platforms, piracy websites, online fraudulent risk websites, gambling websites, and websites that are unsafe to the users. Users can temporarily block social media, piracy, and other dangerous websites with this extension. A website blocking extension is designed to help users limit their exposure to distracting or harmful websites while browsing the internet. This extension allows users to manually turn on and off to block or restrict access to social media sites, online shopping platforms, piracy websites, and adult content websites. When a user tries to open a website on their blocklist, the extension redirects to a different website and shows them a 404 error message. Website blocking extensions are often used by people who want to improve their focus on studies and productivity or reduce internet usage. Parents can protect their children from unsafe online content.

Key Words:  Extension, Websites, Browser, social media, Piracy, Fraud.