Gblock — Block email tracking in Gmail users statistics
Chrome Web Store · Privacy & Security
Protect Gmail Privacy: Block Email Tracking, Spy Pixels, Read Receipts & Tracking Links
Gblock — Block email tracking in Gmail has approximately 1,000 recorded users on Chrome Web Store, ranking #2406 of 6,786 tracked listings.
Rating: 4.60 / 5 from 11 ratings
About Gblock — Block email tracking in Gmail
Protect Gmail Privacy: Block Email Tracking, Spy Pixels, Read Receipts & Tracking Links
Gblock is the easiest way to block email tracking in Gmail. It stops senders from knowing when, where, or if you open a message — shielding you from spy pixels, tracking links, and every email read receipt sent without your consent. Gblock also hides your IP address and anonymizes your activity through 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 — effectively an invisible email read receipt you never agreed to. 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 blocks this form of email tracking 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 — keeping you a step ahead in the fight to block email tracking.
USE CASES
Gblock is built for anyone who wants to block email tracking and take control over how they're monitored 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 tracking (know when, where, and if you open emails) • Hide your IP address and location from senders • Avoid every invisible email read receipt
✔️ PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS USE • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive communications. • Journalists & lawyers: protect confidentiality with sources or clients • Recruiters & HR: review applications without sending an email read receipt or engagement signal • Corporate employees: block email tracking 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
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.
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 email tracking. 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.
PRIVACY POLICY
You can find Gblock Privacy Policy here: https://www.gblock.app/privacy
ANY QUESTIONS?
Drop us a line at: https://www.gblock.app/support
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Listing: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/gblock-—-block-email-trac/jlnjoejlgadiipndbpilnicleimjfhcb. First seen Nov 2, 2026; last successful collection Nov 2, 2026. See the methodology.