Table of Contents
Getting Started
What is Block Yourself from Analytics?
Block Yourself from Analytics is a powerful Chrome extension designed to prevent your own visits from being tracked in Google Analytics, Bing WebMasters, and other analytics platforms. By filtering out your own traffic, you can ensure that your analytics data only reflects genuine user behavior.
When developing and managing websites, frequent visits and testing by website owners, developers, and team members can significantly skew analytics data. This extension solves that problem by blocking analytics scripts from loading when you visit your own websites.
Why You Need This Extension
If you've ever noticed your analytics showing frequent visits that are actually your own, you're not getting an accurate picture of your real user behavior. This extension helps maintain clean, accurate analytics data for better business decisions.
Core Benefits
Accurate Data
Clean analytics reports
Get unbiased analytics data by excluding your own visits and interactions from reports.
Easy to Use
Simple implementation
Install the extension and add your websites with just a few clicks. No complex configuration needed.
Multiple Platforms
Broad compatibility
Works with Google Analytics, Bing WebMasters, and other analytics platforms depending on your plan.
Available Plans
Block Yourself from Analytics offers three distinct plans to accommodate different needs:
Feature | Free Plan | Professional Plan | Enterprise Plan |
---|---|---|---|
Block Google Analytics | |||
Number of websites | Up to 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Diagnostics | Basic | Advanced | Advanced |
Block all analytics platforms | |||
Team members | 1 | Up to 5 | Unlimited |
Premium support | |||
API access | |||
Custom integrations | |||
Dedicated account manager |
Installation Guide
System Requirements
The Block Yourself from Analytics extension is compatible with:
- Browsers: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, and other Chromium-based browsers
- Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS
- Chrome Version: Chrome 60 or higher recommended
Installation Steps
Visit the Chrome Web Store
Navigate to the Block Yourself from Analytics extension page in the Chrome Web Store.
Click "Add to Chrome"
Click the blue "Add to Chrome" button in the top right corner of the extension page.
Confirm Installation
A dialog box will appear asking you to confirm. Click "Add extension" to proceed with the installation.
Pin the Extension (Optional)
After installation, you can pin the extension to your toolbar for easy access. Click the puzzle piece icon in your Chrome toolbar, find "Block Yourself from Analytics," and click the pin icon.
Verifying Installation
To confirm that the extension is properly installed:
- Click on the extension icon in your toolbar
- The extension popup should open, showing the Block Yourself from Analytics interface
- If you see the interface with options to add websites, the extension is correctly installed
Uninstalling the Extension
If you need to uninstall the extension:
- Right-click on the extension icon in your browser toolbar
- Select "Remove from Chrome..."
- Click "Remove" in the confirmation dialog
Alternatively:
- Go to chrome://extensions/ in your browser
- Find "Block Yourself from Analytics"
- Click "Remove" and confirm
User Guide
Initial Setup
After installing the extension, you'll need to configure it to block analytics on your websites:
Access the Extension
Click the Block Yourself from Analytics icon in your browser toolbar to open the extension popup.
Open Settings
Click the gear icon or "Settings" button in the popup to access the full settings page.
Add Your Websites
In the "Manage Websites" section, click "Add Website" and enter the domain of the website where you want to block your visits from analytics.
Example format: example.com
(do not include http:// or https://)
Save Your Settings
Click "Save" to apply your changes. The extension will now block analytics tracking on the websites you've added.
Managing Websites
You can add, edit, and remove websites from your blocking list at any time:
Adding Websites
- Open the extension settings
- Click "Add Website"
- Enter the website domain
- Click "Add"
Removing Websites
- Open the extension settings
- Find the website in your list
- Click the trash icon next to the website
- Confirm deletion when prompted
Running Diagnostics
To verify that the extension is working correctly:
- Open the extension popup by clicking its icon in the toolbar
- Click "Run Diagnostics" button
- The extension will perform a check to ensure it's properly blocking analytics on your configured websites
- Results will display with a success or error message
Extension Settings
Customize how the extension behaves with these additional settings:
- Enable/Disable: Toggle the extension on or off completely
- Auto-Start: Activate the extension automatically when browser launches
- Blocking Mode: Choose between "Block All" or "Smart Block" modes
- Show Icon Badge: Display a badge on the extension icon when analytics are being blocked
- Blocking Notifications: Show browser notifications when analytics are blocked
- Sound Alerts: Play a sound when analytics are blocked (Pro and Enterprise only)
- Custom Script Blocking: Add specific scripts to block beyond standard analytics (Pro and Enterprise only)
- Whitelist Options: Create exceptions for specific pages on blocked websites
- Export/Import Settings: Backup and restore your configuration
Features Overview
Core Features
Analytics Blocking
Prevents Google Analytics and other tracking scripts from loading on your specified websites, ensuring your visits aren't recorded.
Website Management
Easily add, edit, and remove websites from your blocking list through a user-friendly interface.
Diagnostics Tool
Verify that analytics blocking is working correctly with built-in testing and validation.
Multi-Platform Support
Block tracking from multiple analytics platforms including Google Analytics, Bing WebMasters, and more (varies by plan).
Analytics Blocking Capabilities
The extension provides comprehensive analytics blocking across multiple platforms:
Analytics Platform | Free Plan | Professional Plan | Enterprise Plan |
---|---|---|---|
Google Analytics (Universal) | |||
Google Analytics 4 | |||
Google Tag Manager | |||
Bing WebMasters | |||
Adobe Analytics | |||
Facebook Pixel | |||
Hotjar | |||
Custom Scripts |
Tracking Verification
Block Yourself from Analytics includes advanced diagnostic tools to verify that tracking is being blocked properly:
Basic Diagnostics (Free Plan)
- Script detection confirmation
- Simple pass/fail verification
- Website configuration check
Advanced Diagnostics (Pro & Enterprise Plans)
- Detailed analytics script detection
- Verification of all blocked tracking platforms
- Script injection testing
- Real-time monitoring
- Network request analysis
Verified Blocking
The diagnostics tool provides peace of mind by confirming that your visits aren't being tracked. You can run diagnostics at any time to ensure the extension is working properly.
Website Management
Efficiently manage websites where you want to block analytics tracking:
Website Management Features
- Bulk Import: Add multiple websites at once by uploading a CSV file (Pro & Enterprise only)
- Categories & Tags: Organize websites into groups for easier management (Pro & Enterprise only)
- Search & Filter: Quickly find websites in your list
- Domain Pattern Matching: Block tracking across multiple subdomains with wildcard support (Pro & Enterprise only)
- Notes & Descriptions: Add custom information to each website entry
Page-Level Exceptions
For Professional and Enterprise users, you can create exceptions for specific pages on your websites where you want analytics to continue tracking:
- Access the website settings by clicking the edit icon next to a website
- Go to the "Exceptions" tab
- Add page paths that should be excluded from blocking
- Save your changes
Technical Details
How the Extension Works
Block Yourself from Analytics operates through a series of technical processes to effectively prevent analytics tracking:
The extension uses Chrome's webRequest API to intercept network requests for known analytics scripts before they load. When it detects a request to a blocked analytics domain on one of your specified websites, it cancels the request, preventing the analytics script from loading and executing.
For inline scripts and analytics code that might be directly embedded in the page, the extension injects content scripts that identify and neutralize tracking code before it can send data to analytics servers.
The extension uses Chrome's storage API to persistently store your website list and settings. This data is synchronized across your browsers if you're signed into Chrome and have sync enabled, allowing your blocking settings to work across all your devices.
A background script runs continuously while the extension is enabled, monitoring web requests and applying blocking rules based on your configured websites. This ensures that analytics blocking works even when you're not actively interacting with the extension.
Extension Architecture
Block Yourself from Analytics is built using modern web technologies and follows Chrome extension best practices:
Component Structure
- Manifest File: Defines extension permissions and capabilities
- Background Service Worker: Handles core blocking functionality
- Content Scripts: Modify page behavior for advanced blocking
- Popup Interface: Provides user controls and quick access
- Options Page: Manages detailed settings and configurations
Performance Considerations
The extension is designed to be lightweight and efficient:
- Minimal CPU usage when idle
- Optimized request filtering to reduce overhead
- Selective script injection to prevent performance impact
- Lazy-loading of advanced features
Security and Privacy
We take security and privacy seriously in the design of Block Yourself from Analytics:
Data Handling
- All website data is stored locally in your browser
- No data is sent to our servers in the free version
- Professional and Enterprise plans sync minimal data for account management
- No browsing history is collected or transmitted
Permissions Explained
Permission | Why It's Needed |
---|---|
webRequest & webRequestBlocking |
Required to intercept and block network requests to analytics servers |
storage |
Allows the extension to save your website list and settings |
activeTab |
Needed to check if the current site is in your blocking list |
notifications (optional) |
Used to show blocking status notifications if enabled |
Troubleshooting
Common Issues and Solutions
Possible Causes:
- Website domain was entered incorrectly
- Site uses a non-standard analytics implementation
- Extension is disabled or experiencing a conflict
Solutions:
- Verify the website domain is entered correctly (example.com, not https://example.com)
- Run the diagnostics tool to check for blocking issues
- Toggle the extension off and on again
- Clear your browser cache and cookies
- For Professional users, enable "Enhanced Blocking Mode" in Advanced Settings
Possible Causes:
- Extension update required
- Permission issues
- Extension database corruption
Solutions:
- Check if an update is available in the Chrome Web Store
- Right-click the extension icon and select "Options"
- Go to "Advanced" tab and click "Reset Extension"
- If problems persist, uninstall and reinstall the extension
Possible Causes:
- Network connectivity issues
- Browser security settings blocking the diagnostics
- Extension permissions not granted
Solutions:
- Check your internet connection
- Make sure all required permissions are granted to the extension
- Temporarily disable other privacy extensions that might be interfering
- Try running diagnostics in an incognito window (requires enabling extension in incognito)
Possible Causes:
- Website depends on analytics scripts for core functionality
- Enhanced blocking mode is too aggressive
- Conflict with other extensions
Solutions:
- Temporarily disable the extension to confirm it's causing the issue
- Add specific page exceptions in the website settings (Pro/Enterprise feature)
- Switch to "Standard Blocking Mode" in Advanced Settings
- Contact support if you need help with a specific website
Logs and Debugging
For advanced troubleshooting, the extension provides diagnostic logs:
Accessing Extension Logs
- Open the Chrome Extensions page (chrome://extensions)
- Enable "Developer mode" in the top-right corner
- Find "Block Yourself from Analytics" and click "Details"
- Click "Background page" under "Inspect views"
- In the developer tools window that opens, go to the "Console" tab to view logs
Contacting Support
If you're unable to resolve an issue, our support team is ready to help:
Support Options
- Email Support: support@blockyouranalytics.com
- Help Center: https://blockyouranalytics.com/support
- Community Forum: https://community.blockyouranalytics.com
Information to Include
To help us resolve your issue quickly, please include:
- Your extension version number
- Chrome browser version
- Operating system
- Detailed description of the issue
- Screenshots if applicable
- Diagnostic logs (for advanced issues)
Priority Support
Professional and Enterprise plan users receive priority support with faster response times. Enterprise customers also have access to dedicated account managers for immediate assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Block Yourself from Analytics prevents your own visits to your websites from being tracked by Google Analytics and other analytics platforms. When you visit a website that you've added to your blocking list, the extension stops analytics scripts from loading, which means your visits, page views, events, and interactions won't appear in your analytics reports.
Website owners, developers, and marketers often visit their own websites frequently for updates, testing, and content management. These internal visits can significantly skew analytics data, making it difficult to understand actual user behavior and traffic patterns. By blocking your own visits, you ensure your analytics data reflects only real users, leading to more accurate insights and better business decisions.
Yes, this approach is different and has several advantages over traditional IP filtering:
- Works even if your IP address changes (especially relevant for mobile users or those with dynamic IPs)
- No need to configure filters in each analytics platform separately
- Blocks tracking across multiple analytics platforms, not just Google Analytics
- Prevents tracking before data is sent, rather than just filtering it from reports
- Works when you're in different locations (office, home, coffee shop, etc.)
The free plan works with Google Analytics (both Universal Analytics and GA4). Professional and Enterprise plans support additional platforms including:
- Google Tag Manager
- Bing WebMasters
- Adobe Analytics
- Facebook Pixel
- Hotjar
- And many more
The Professional and Enterprise plans also support custom script blocking for any analytics or tracking scripts not natively supported by the extension.
Yes, Professional and Enterprise plans include team sharing capabilities:
- Professional plan supports up to 5 team members
- Enterprise plan supports unlimited team members
Team members will need to install the extension and log in with their account credentials. The website blocking list and settings will be synchronized across all team members.
No, Block Yourself from Analytics does not collect your browsing data. The extension only needs to know which websites you want to block analytics on, and this information is stored locally in your browser. The free version doesn't transmit any data to our servers. The Professional and Enterprise versions only transmit minimal account data for authentication and synchronization purposes.
No, Block Yourself from Analytics is designed to be lightweight and efficient. The extension uses minimal resources and only activates its blocking capabilities when you visit websites in your blocking list. In fact, by blocking analytics scripts, it may slightly improve page load times on your specified websites.
The extension provides several ways to verify it's working correctly:
- Built-in diagnostics tool that tests blocking functionality
- Optional badge counter showing how many scripts are being blocked
- Status indicator in the extension popup
- Real-time blocking logs (Professional and Enterprise plans)
You can also verify it's working by checking your analytics platform after visiting your website – your visit should not appear in the real-time reports.
API Reference
Overview
Block Yourself from Analytics Enterprise provides a REST API for programmatic management of your blocking configuration. This API allows you to integrate the extension's functionality with your own applications and workflows.
Authentication
All API requests require authentication using an API key:
Getting Your API Key
- Log in to your Enterprise account dashboard
- Go to Settings > API Access
- Generate a new API key
- Store your API key securely; it won't be displayed again
Using Your API Key
Include your API key in the request headers:
const headers = {
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
};
fetch('https://api.blockyouranalytics.com/v1/websites', {
method: 'GET',
headers: headers
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => console.log(data));
Endpoints
Website Management
Endpoint | Method | Description |
---|---|---|
/v1/websites |
GET | List all websites in your blocking configuration |
/v1/websites |
POST | Add a new website to your blocking list |
/v1/websites/{id} |
GET | Get details for a specific website |
/v1/websites/{id} |
PUT | Update a website's configuration |
/v1/websites/{id} |
DELETE | Remove a website from your blocking list |
/v1/websites/bulk |
POST | Add multiple websites in a single request |
Team Management
Endpoint | Method | Description |
---|---|---|
/v1/team/members |
GET | List all team members |
/v1/team/members |
POST | Add a new team member |
/v1/team/members/{id} |
DELETE | Remove a team member |
/v1/team/members/{id} |
PUT | Update a team member's permissions |
Blocking Analytics
Endpoint | Method | Description |
---|---|---|
/v1/analytics/platforms |
GET | List all supported analytics platforms |
/v1/analytics/custom-scripts |
GET | List all custom blocking scripts |
/v1/analytics/custom-scripts |
POST | Add a new custom blocking script |
/v1/analytics/stats |
GET | Get statistics about blocked analytics requests |
Developer Guide
For developers looking to integrate with Block Yourself from Analytics, we provide several options:
API Integration Examples
Here's a simple example of adding a new website to your blocking list using the API:
// Example: Adding a new website
const apiKey = 'YOUR_API_KEY';
const apiUrl = 'https://api.blockyouranalytics.com/v1/websites';
const websiteData = {
domain: 'example.com',
name: 'My Example Website',
blockingMode: 'standard',
platforms: ['google-analytics', 'facebook-pixel'],
teamAccess: true
};
fetch(apiUrl, {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
'Authorization': `Bearer ${apiKey}`
},
body: JSON.stringify(websiteData)
})
.then(response => {
if (!response.ok) {
throw new Error(`HTTP error! Status: ${response.status}`);
}
return response.json();
})
.then(data => {
console.log('Website added successfully:', data);
})
.catch(error => {
console.error('Error adding website:', error);
});
Webhooks
Enterprise users can set up webhooks to receive notifications when certain events occur:
- Go to your Enterprise dashboard
- Navigate to Settings > Integrations > Webhooks
- Click "Add Webhook"
- Enter your webhook URL and select the events you want to monitor
- Save your webhook configuration
Available webhook events include:
- Website added/removed from blocking list
- Team member added/removed
- Blocking statistics (daily summary)
- Extension configuration changes
Getting Support
Support Resources
If you need additional help with Block Yourself from Analytics, we offer several support channels:
Email Support
Contact our support team directly at support@blockyouranalytics.com for assistance with any issues or questions.
Help Center
Browse our comprehensive knowledge base at blockyouranalytics.com/support for tutorials, guides, and troubleshooting articles.
Community Forum
Connect with other users and get help from the community at community.blockyouranalytics.com.
Support Response Times
- Free Plan: Up to 72 hours
- Professional Plan: Up to 24 hours
- Enterprise Plan: Priority support with 4-hour response time during business hours