pBlock extension
Security at a glance
Describes the Chrome listing; other stores are scanned separately and can score differently. Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.
See the full security reportChrome listing ID: amcmnaimcdhjfdpbcgbiaffjgneebona
Permissions (7)
- Store local data
- Block network requests (declarative)
- View blocked request stats
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Frequently asked questions
Is pBlock safe to use?
Our latest automated scan rates the Chrome listing of pBlock at 79/100 (some risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number. This is an automated estimate, not a guarantee of safety.
What permissions does pBlock require?
pBlock requests 7 permissions. The most significant: Store local data, Block network requests (declarative), View blocked request stats. See the full breakdown in the security report.
Who develops pBlock?
pBlock is published by Philipp Paulik. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.
What this assessment covers
- Store listing
- Chrome
- Checked version
- 5.1.0
- Current listed version
- 5.1.0
- Scan date (UTC)
- Assessment status
- Completed
Recorded findings: 1 critical and 1 high severity. Read the finding details before interpreting the score; automated flags are not proof of malicious behaviour.
Automated analysis looks for suspicious code, permissions and other risk signals. It does not observe every runtime behaviour or independently audit the publisher’s servers. A low-risk result is not a guarantee of safety. How our checks work.