Wizmage Image Hider
Wizmage hides images in a way that minimizes the impact on the user's browsing experience.
Ever wanted to surf the web without seeing all the images, but haven't found a method that keeps full Internet functionality?
This extension provides a solution: (NOTE: It does not save bandwidth - see later.)
It hides the images by displaying a coloured texture where they would be. Small images, and many background patterns are recognized, and will always displayed.
Any individual image can be displayed simply by moving the mouse cursor over it, and clicking on the eye that appears (or press ALT-a). The eye will then turn into an undo symbol - click on it to hide the image again (or press ALT-z).
There is an exception list (right click the icon and click Options). When navigating to a URL that contains one of these exceptions, Wizmage will be disabled for that page. For example, if you have 'google.com' as an exception, then the whole google.com domain will be excepted. If you have 'blog' as an exception, then all URLs containing the word 'blog' will be excepted.
You can also have a Black List, whereby Wizmage only runs on selected sites. This options can be found in the Options page.
An extension icon appears in the top right of the browser - clicking it displays 5 options:
1. Add or remove the current domain name as an exception.
2. Similar to 1, but only applies to the current tab.
3. Show all images just this time.
4. Pause / Unpause Wizmage.
5. Pause Tab - this will pause the current tab for any site.
The extension will update itself automatically as it improves and will always be free.
TROUBLESHOOTING
(Q) ALT-a isn't displaying the image:
(A) Try clicking next to the image, then move the cursor back over the image and press ALT-a. (Perhaps you only had to move the cursor away from the image and then back again.) Note that some images cannot be individually displayed, as there is an invisible element over them.
(Q) I want add a particular page to the exception list, not the whole domain:
(A) Right click the Wizmage icon, click Options and add the URL.
(Q) Text is camouflaged by the coloured textures, and cannot be read:
(A) In the unlikely case that this happens, either 1) Show that image, 2) Reload the page (the colours are random, so you will get fresh colours) or 3) Use the tooltip of that image.
(Q) It is not working 100% (or not at all):
(A) Please report the problem by clicking 'Send Feedback' in the Details tab. Alternatively, send me an email at [email protected].
NOTES
• This extension uses raw JavaScript without libraries such as jQuery, to improve performance.
• Wizmage was not written to save your bandwidth - many images are loaded in the background. This is necessary to determine whether they are real images or icons.
• It is impossible to add parental controls, since for security reasons, Chrome makes it very easy to disable/uninstall any extension.
• As much as possible, tooltips are given to hidden images, so you can tell what they're about.
• Source code at https://github.com/ecymerman/wizmage .
• Tree icon from http://dapinographics.com/ under the conditions of the license there.
Latest reviews
this is amazing and i love it, it really is a genius way of blocking images.
I really love Wizmage. I no longer have to see inappropriate/random images and can go about my work without distractions. Imagine not having to see pop up videos, adds urging you to buy goodies, or content flashing in your face. Highly recommend! It's also customizable. I've completely unblocked safe websites, or blocked them partially. Not sure who made this extension... but they are definitely helping a lot of people out.
Amazing extension. Simple and easy to use.
BEST distraction-blocking extension by far. It instantly blocks images and videos yet undoing these blocks is super accessible in a productive way. The option to whitelist websites is also very useful.
Replaces image pleasantly w/their pastel image. Works great! doesn't block icons for better or worse. Automatic from page-to-page unless clicked otherwise. Has white/blacklist. Chosen image shows w/an Icon click.. Well-crafted extension! One note..in options, they claim the their image has transparency..I don't see that. Now, not that I need to save on data, but blocking vs hiding means less cache cleanup too. If you want an easy image blocker that blocks and doesn't replace the image, try the extension "Block Image". The icon isn't as cute as the palm trees though, and you may miss those pastels. For my news site, I prefer an extension called GrayScale the Web... it tones down DrudgeReport great.
Replaces image pleasantly w/their pastel image. Works great! doesn't block icons for better or worse. Automatic from page-to-page unless clicked otherwise. Has white/blacklist. Chosen image shows w/an Icon click.. Well-crafted extension! One note..in options, they claim the their image has transparency..I don't see that. Now, not that I need to save on data, but blocking vs hiding means less cache cleanup too. If you want an easy image blocker that blocks and doesn't replace the image, try the extension "Block Image". The icon isn't as cute as the palm trees though, and you may miss those pastels. For my news site, I prefer an extension called GrayScale the Web... it tones down DrudgeReport great.
Works amazingly! Thank you! I am using it to see if it helps me stop getting hooked by videos on youtube etc that I did not intend to click on. Definitely helps with focus. I know there are extensions just for that but I thought that the main reason people click on things is because of the images / previews. So let's see 👍🏻
Fantastic quality of life extension.
Basically I really enjoyed it tiilll now when sudely stopped my network I cant load any page wiyhout turning off that extention
Suddenly stopped working, seems after the latest update on Mar 25.
Decent for work productivity
Exactly what I was looking for. Love the ability to quickly toggle image visibility on a per image or per website basis.
Tut was es soll.
excellent image hider
excellent image hider
Great Extension!! It works amazing!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great Extension!! It works amazing!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!
thank you so much. I have autism and recently images have become a problem for me and this extension finally brought me peace so that I can use the web without a breakdown, thank you so much.
thank you so much. I have autism and recently images have become a problem for me and this extension finally brought me peace so that I can use the web without a breakdown, thank you so much.
Excellent app
Excellent app
it's what it says on the tin. it blocks images. it does what it's supposed to do
it's what it says on the tin. it blocks images. it does what it's supposed to do
This is awesome, I have never seen anything like it. I already greyscale the web but now I dont have to see any images and its like I've died and gone to low stim heaven. THANK YOU!
This is awesome, I have never seen anything like it. I already greyscale the web but now I dont have to see any images and its like I've died and gone to low stim heaven. THANK YOU!
Great tool! Even with a filter, some bad images can still get through. This supplements a filter to not show images by default, unless you specifically allow them. And it keeps the layout of the page so you can still see the site as normal. Thanks Elliot!!
Great tool! Even with a filter, some bad images can still get through. This supplements a filter to not show images by default, unless you specifically allow them. And it keeps the layout of the page so you can still see the site as normal. Thanks Elliot!!
Großartige Erweiterung. Besser als erwartet. Hoffe dass sie mal nen Jahr funktioniert.
excellent . very helpful for Muslims to lower gazes online.
excellent . very helpful for Muslims to lower gazes online.
I just Installed it and it is very good! Very easy to use! Accurate! Thank you!!
I just Installed it and it is very good! Very easy to use! Accurate! Thank you!!
AWESOME!!! EXCELLENT!!! EXACTLY WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR!!! GREAT!!!
AWESOME!!! EXCELLENT!!! EXACTLY WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR!!! GREAT!!!
It doesn't images from downloading completely, just hides them behind a theme :(
It doesn't images from downloading completely, just hides them behind a theme :(
Incredible
Incredible
it also blocks video not just images.
it also blocks video not just images.
amazing
amazing
Love it
Love it
Amazing. Best Image Block. I like that it is selective, so I can view only one if I like. Also great that it works on youtube. On facebook, some minor problems exists, as: circular profile photos are not hidden, and also some photo are hidden with black not pattern and the eye icon button to view image does not appear on black, however its position is known int the upper right corner.
Amazing. Best Image Block. I like that it is selective, so I can view only one if I like. Also great that it works on youtube. On facebook, some minor problems exists, as: circular profile photos are not hidden, and also some photo are hidden with black not pattern and the eye icon button to view image does not appear on black, however its position is known int the upper right corner.
Amazing extension! works perfectly and is very helpful with concentrating on what's important.
Amazing extension! works perfectly and is very helpful with concentrating on what's important.
That's a good extension!
מצוין מאוד ליראי השם, בנוסף לפילטער חזק, עם שניהם ביחד אזי האינטערנעט מנוקה כמעט מכל וכל
