Blocking Network Requests
Learn to define rules for blocking unwanted network requests, such as ads or tracking scripts, using `declarativeNetRequest`.
Intro to Blocking Requests
Welcome to modifying web requests! This lesson introduces declarativeNetRequest, a powerful API for controlling network requests in your browser extension.
You'll learn how to define rules to block unwanted content like ads, tracking scripts, or specific resources, making web browsing cleaner and faster.
Why Block Network Requests?
Blocking network requests isn't just about privacy; it's also about performance and user experience.
- Remove Ads: Block requests to ad servers.
- Stop Trackers: Prevent tracking scripts from loading.
- Improve Performance: Less data downloaded means faster page loads.
- Enhance Security: Block malicious domains or content.
All lessons in this course
- Blocking Network Requests
- Modifying Request Headers
- Redirecting & Rewriting URLs
- Dynamic Rules & Debugging declarativeNetRequest