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https://github.com/aldi/coronablock
CoronaBLOCK is an Open Source Chrome Extension that scans your Facebook feed for COVID-19 related posts and comments and removes them, based on a curated list of related keywords.
https://github.com/aldi/coronablock
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CoronaBLOCK is an Open Source Chrome Extension that scans your Facebook feed for COVID-19 related posts and comments and removes them, based on a curated list of related keywords.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/aldi/coronablock
- Owner: aldi
- Created: 2020-04-07T12:38:25.000Z (almost 5 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2021-12-05T20:06:04.000Z (about 3 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2023-03-03T14:52:25.730Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Topics: blocker, chrome-extension, coronablock, coronavirus, extension, facebook
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mmlaobnmgfaidfhebeijbeehkdibpiae/publish-accepted?authuser=0&hl=en
- Size: 787 KB
- Stars: 37
- Watchers: 13
- Forks: 21
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
CoronaBLOCK for Facebook (Chrome Extension)
Take a break from Facebook posts related to COVID-19
### Manual Installation Steps
- Download the repo and unzip it
- Go to **chrome://extensions** and check the box for Developer mode
in the top right
- Click the **Load unpacked extension** button and select the unzipped
folder to install it
### Description
CoronaBLOCK scans in the background your Facebook feed for COVID-19
related posts and comments and removes them, based on a curated list of
related keywords.
### Features
- Supports both classic and new Facebook layout.
- Fast keyword search in the background without delays.
- Fresh and Clean UI. Plain and Simple.
- ON/OFF Switch. Disable it or enable it whenever you feel to.
- See how many coronavirus related posts CoronaBLOCK has blocked.
### Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I report a missed post?
> Click [here.](https://forms.gle/KS9EeYtchGMhRxP67)
Does it work for other websites?
> No, this extension is designed to work only on Facebook.
It doesn't work for me.
> Make sure you refresh the page.
Why does a post disappear after clicking "View more comments"?
> It's because 1 or more comments contained a coronavirus related keyword.
