content blocker

Webpage element remover

A content blocker is software that prevents certain elements from loading on websites—typically advertisements, tracking scripts, or other unwanted material.

Content blockers work by filtering requests before they reach the browser, improving page load times and privacy.

I installed a content blocker to stop autoplay videos.

The term is broader than "ad blocker," encompassing tools that block social media widgets, cookie notices, or specific types of media.

Related

tracking protection · browser extension · browser · blacklist · firewall · spam · cookies · data harvesting · malware · shield · bypass · annoyance · banner · intrusive · script · permission · subscribe · paywall

Categories
Opposites
function

content blockerad network

Mediates digital promotion placement

adware · spam bot · web crawler · media player

purpose/intent

content blockertracking pixel

Invisible monitoring image

CDN · ad network · whitelist · allow list · passthrough

content delivery role

content blockeradvertiser

One who publicizes products

tracker · publisher · content creator

Family

content, blocker, contents, contented, contentment, block, blocks, blocked, blocking

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated G