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Gblock — Block email tracking in Gmail

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  • Extension status: Featured
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Protect Gmail Privacy: Block Email Tracking, Spy Pixels, Read Receipts & Tracking Links

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Gblock — Block email tracking in Gmail
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Gblock protects your Gmail privacy by blocking email trackers. It stops senders from knowing when, where, or if you open an email, shielding you from spy pixels, tracking links, and read receipts. Gblock also hides your IP address and anonymizes your activity using a secure proxy. With automated tracker detection, it stays updated to block the latest email tracking techniques so your inbox stays private and protected.

✔️ SPY PIXEL PROTECTION

Spy pixel tracking is a sneaky technique based on adding an invisible 1x1 image, known as a "tracking pixel," to an email. When you open the email, this pixel sends information back to the sender, revealing details like when you opened it, where you were, and what device you used. All of this is done without your knowledge or consent, making it a serious privacy concern. Gblock detects and blocks tracking pixels, providing complete protection against spy pixel tracking.

✔️ TRACKING LINK PROTECTION

Link tracking involves adding custom tracking parameters to URLs, such as "?utm_source=newsletter", or embedding unique tracking codes. Some email marketing tools take this a step further by using URL shorteners to obscure the final destination, making it impossible to remove tracking parameters. Similar to spy pixels, tracking links can expose your location, device details, and other personal information.
Gblock protects you from tracking links in two ways: Stripping all known tracking parameters from URLs, and using our proxy server to follow email links, masking your IP address and fully anonymizing your activity. Our proxy also caches responses, so if a tracking link is shared among multiple users, we already know the final destination and can serve it directly without accessing the tracking link. We are confident this would cover you for 99% of the cases.

✔️ AUTOMATED TRACKER DETECTION

Traditional tracker blocking relies on static lists that need constant manual updates, but trackers evolve rapidly, making this approach outdated. Gblock takes a smarter approach with automated tracker detection. Instead of relying on predefined lists, our advanced logic dynamically identifies and reports new trackers in real-time. When Gblock detects a previously unseen tracker, it instantly analyzes its behavior and reports it to our server. This ensures that future emails containing the same tracker are automatically blocked.

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USE CASES

Gblock is built for anyone who values their privacy and wants to take control over how they're tracked via email. Whether you're a regular Gmail user, a professional handling sensitive information, or a privacy-conscious power user, Gblock fits right into your workflow.

✔️ PERSONAL PRIVACY PROTECTION
Protect your inbox from surveillance and regain control over your personal data.
• Block email trackers (know when, where, and if you open emails)
• Hide your IP address and location from senders
• Avoid invisible read receipts

✔️ PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS USE
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive communications.
• Journalists & lawyers: protect confidentiality with sources or clients
• Recruiters & HR: review applications without sending engagement signals
• Corporate employees: block marketing trackers in newsletters and outreach emails

✔️ MARKETING & COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE
Safely explore how others communicate — without being tracked back.
• Safely analyze competitor newsletters
• Test how email marketing tools embed and behave with trackers

✔️ TECH-SAVVY & SECURITY-CONSCIOUS USERS
Go beyond basic browser privacy — shield your Gmail from hidden threats.
• Strengthen Gmail privacy alongside VPNs and ad blockers
• Investigate and study tracking techniques

✔️ FREELANCERS & CONSULTANTS
Don’t give away leverage in negotiations.
• Keep your email reading habits private when negotiating rates or deliverables

✔️ REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE-FOCUSED USERS
Help your organization meet privacy standards and reduce tracking exposure.
• Help companies reduce third-party tracking exposure
• Support GDPR and privacy best practices

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30 DAYS FREE TRIAL, NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED

Gblock comes with a 30-day trial, after which a paid subscription is required. See our pricing page: https://www.gblock.app/pricing.

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IS IT SAFE?

You should always be careful about which extensions or apps you use with your email.

✔️ The code for Gblock is entirely stored on your computer (no remote code) and is for the sole purpose of enhancing Gmail's privacy and security.
✔️ Gblock uses a privacy-safe proxy to block trackers. It never stores personal data and can be disabled in your settings if preferred.
✖️ Gblock does NOT request access to your email.
✖️ None of your personal data is collected, stored, or sent to Gblock.
✖️ Gblock does not track any of your activity.
✖️ Gblock have no ads.

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PRIVACY POLICY

You can find Gblock Privacy Policy here: https://www.gblock.app/privacy

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ANY QUESTIONS?

Drop us a line at: https://www.gblock.app/support

Latest reviews

Michael Kurzdorfer
Gblock does a great job blocking all kinds of spy trackers and even lets you know when it’s doing so at the top of the email. The developer is very responsive if you run into issues, like an image in an email not loading correctly. I’ve purchased the lifetime subscription and am very satisfied.
Nelson Tina
Really great idea 💡💡💡
Nathan Cromwell
Amazing!!🔥
Obanyi Great
Only just tried it, seems good so far but no idea yet
Daniel Whitmore
simple, but useful. Would definitely recommend it.
Charlotte Lee
Found this on ProductHunt so far so good.
Benjamin Taylor
Finally an extension that covers both spy pixels and link‑tracking. Gblock’s smart real‑time tracker detection means I don’t worry about new tracking tricks anymore. Set‑and‑forget privacy peace of mind.
Barhama Joob
Gblock quietly runs in the background and blocks all tracking pixels and hidden read‑receipts in Gmail. I love how it strips tracking parameters from links and hides my IP when clicking through—my inbox feels a lot more private now.
Fedric Mx
The interface is clean, the performance is solid, and I haven’t noticed any slowdown. Five stars.
Marex Rick
Worth every penny of the premium version.
Edwin Jasper
Wonderful extension! As a freelancer I get many emails from clients and marketing newsletters this had tracking built-in everywhere. I installed Gblock and now I open emails without that nagging sense of ‘someone is watching if I click’. The proxy feature is a game changer.
Caleb Sanders
I’ve tried several email-privacy add-ons, but Gblock stands out. It successfully hid my IP address, stripped tracking parameters from links, and kept me from feeling like I’m under surveillance when opening emails. It works silently in the background, which is exactly what I want. Great job.
Midnight*Rover (MR)
Best Yet! For sure...
Daniel Coleman
Amazing privacy shield for Gmail.
Remirez Scarlett
Gblock works flawlessly no more spy pixels or read receipts! Super simple and very effective. Highly recommend.
Jack
Gblock is incredibly easy to install and doesn’t interfere with my regular email experience. I can still see my emails normally, but the added peace of mind knowing that my data is protected is priceless. Whether you’re receiving marketing emails or personal messages, Gblock ensures that you’re in control of your inbox. Highly recommend to anyone concerned about privacy in Gmail.
Eric Davies
This extension is top notch. The automated tracker detection is clever, and I love that it anonymizes my activity. It doesn’t slow down Gmail or get in the way. Definitely a must-have for anyone concerned about email tracking
Gabriel Powell
As someone who receives dozens of newsletters a day, I was tired of senders knowing when I opened them. Since installing Gblock, I’ve had peace of mind my email opens are private again. Highly recommend this extension
Harper West
Gblock is exactly what I needed no more being tracked by invisible pixels or read receipts. It works silently in the background, strips tracking links, and doesn’t ask for unnecessary permissions. Very impressed with how seamlessly it protects my privacy.
Abdulraman
Gblock is a strong option for users who want to prevent email tracking in Gmail without giving the extension access to their emails. Its features are solid, and its privacy claims are encouraging.
Jack
Gblock is incredibly easy to install and doesn’t interfere with my regular email experience. I can still see my emails normally, but the added peace of mind knowing that my data is protected is priceless. Whether you’re receiving marketing emails or personal messages, Gblock ensures that you’re in control of your inbox. Highly recommend to anyone concerned about privacy in Gmail.
Hughes Bradley
I am extremely impressed with Gblock! It quietly works in the background to block email tracking, spy pixels, and tracking links in Gmail I no longer worry about senders knowing when or where I open messages. The extension is lightweight, respectful of privacy, and seamless to use.
Francis Chris
Gblock has been a total game‑changer for me when it comes to email privacy. It works quietly in the background, shutting down tracking attempts without disrupting anything else. Very peace of mind‑worthy.
Michael Adams
This extension is exactly what I needed to stop email tracking. Easy setup, no glitches, and peace of mind Gblock is brilliant blocks tracking links, hides IP, stops trackers automatically. Clean, minimal, powerful.
Ethan Ford
Love how Gblock protects my privacy without any fuss. It just does its job quietly in the background.
Remirez Scarlett
Gblock works flawlessly no more spy pixels or read receipts! Super simple and very effective. Highly recommend.
Stephen Enya
Great experience using this extension for the first time.
Prince Emmy
This is my first time using Gblock, and it’s exactly what I needed! No more hidden trackers in my emails. I love that it runs quietly in the background without slowing anything down.
Emmanuel Emerald
Now my Emails are secured, no more sneaky tracking of my emails, great tool i must say.
gideonenya
Great Extension, work perfectly and professionally
Gideon Adavize
This extension really standout highly recommended.
Davies Markkoran
First time using this extension was very awesome because it's exceeded my expectation.
Jacob khan
I didn’t realize how invasive email tracking was until I installed Gblock. It shows me exactly when a spy pixel is detected and blocks it before it can report back. The peace of mind is incredible. I even reached out with a small question about settings, and support replied within a couple of hours, super friendly and helpful.
Anonymous
As a journalist I deal with sensitive communications every day. Knowing that Gblock automatically strips out tracking pixels and anonymizes links gives me huge confidence. The tool just runs silently in the background and lets me focus on my work.
Peter
Has been working for me, no issues yet
Iyaji
Very recommended
Enoch Joseph
no doubt the best extension for email privacy.
Vincent Joshua
This extension has given me complete privacy, Highly recommended.
John Mary
Safe and secure, maximum privacy. 5 star deserved.
Trevor Scott
Best extension for complete email privacy.
Goodluck
Was skeptical at first, until I tried it out. Highly recommended.
Olivia Mia
Highly recommended, check it out
Miles Morales
This is by far the best extension for blocking email tracking
Kitchen Crafts
If you want to block email tracking, this is the right extension for you.
fjordsy
Been using for a while now, highly recomended.
Favour James
If you want to block E-mail tracking, this extension is highly recommended for you.
Rotem Yossef
I love this extension, it generated great transparency into email tracking and anonymization. I had a small issue and customer support was super fast and effective. It's a great value for money!
Chanan Bos
A different extension I used to block pixel code in the past (PixelBlock) no longer works after the chome manifest V3 update, but Gblock does and it's even better! I was a bit surprised by the low number of users and ratings so (with the help of a little AI) I went over all of the code that goes into this extension, it fully checks out! I was a bit concerned by the proxy that receives URLs that you click on in emails (that is used to prevent tracking), so I contacted the developer and the next day there was a profile setting to turn it off (I only turned it off for my work account as it is a good feature to keep on). Great develper, great extension, highly reccomend! Out of curiocity I also checked the code of the other extension I used to use and Gblock does a better job, less chance of it missing trackers.
Mark
I checked my emails with a tracker detector before and after installing GBlock—the difference is insane. This thing really works!
Andrew
GBlock is the best extension for blocking email trackers!