https://github.com/kananinirav/iframe-ad-blocker

Blocks ads delivered through iFrames - perfect for video sites and embedded content
https://github.com/kananinirav/iframe-ad-blocker

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Blocks ads delivered through iFrames - perfect for video sites and embedded content

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/kananinirav/iframe-ad-blocker
• Owner: kananinirav
• Created: 2025-04-17T16:08:29.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2025-04-17T16:13:40.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-05-11T08:56:13.876Z (about 1 year ago)
• Topics: adblock, adblocker, adblocking, adsblock, iframe, video-player
• Language: JavaScript
• Homepage:
• Size: 74.2 KB
• Stars: 1
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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README

          
# iFrame Ad Blocker

A lightweight Chrome extension that blocks advertisements delivered through iFrames on websites, enhancing your browsing experience.

## Features

- **Targeted Ad Blocking**: Specifically blocks ads that are delivered through iFrames

- **Performance Optimized**: Lightweight implementation with minimal impact on browsing speed

- **Privacy Enhancement**: Limits tracking in embedded frames

- **Stats Tracking**: See how many iframe-based ads have been blocked

- **Simple Controls**: Easy on/off toggle when you need to temporarily disable blocking

- **Automatic Operation**: Works in the background without requiring configuration

## How It Works

iFrame Ad Blocker targets and restricts advertisements that are loaded through iFrames by applying sandbox attributes to them. This approach:

- Blocks most iframe-based ads in video players

- Stops iframe-based banner advertisements

- Maintains website functionality while removing intrusive content

## Works Best On

- Video Streaming Sites

- News Websites

- Blog Platforms

- Social Media with embedded content

## Installation

1. Download this repository as a ZIP file and extract it

2. Open Chrome and navigate to `chrome://extensions/`

3. Enable "Developer mode" (toggle in the top-right corner)

4. Click "Load unpacked" and select the extracted folder

## Usage

- The extension works automatically in the background

- Click the extension icon in your toolbar to:

  - See how many iframe-based ads have been blocked

  - Toggle the extension on/off

  - Get information about the extension's effectiveness

## Screenshots

![Sample Screenshot](./Sample.png)

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to improve the extension

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