Auto Cookie Rejector

A Chrome extension that automatically rejects cookie consent banners on websites, helping you browse the web without interruptions.

Features

• Automatically detects and dismisses cookie consent popups
• Works on most websites with cookie banners including YouTube
• Prevents page lockups and maintains responsiveness
• Lightweight and efficient
• No data collection or tracking
• Uses EasyList Cookie rules for better compatibility

Installation

Method 1: Install from Chrome Web Store (Coming Soon)

The extension will be available on the Chrome Web Store soon. Check back later for the link.

Method 2: Manual Installation

1. Download or Clone the Extension Files

   • Download the ZIP file of this repository and extract it, or
   • Clone the repository using Git:

     git clone https://github.com/latheesan-k/auto-cookie-rejector.git
     

2. Open Chrome Extensions Page

   • Open Google Chrome
   • Navigate to chrome://extensions in the address bar

3. Enable Developer Mode

   • Toggle on the "Developer mode" switch in the top right corner

4. Load the Extension

   • Click on the "Load unpacked" button
   • Select the folder containing the extension files (the folder with manifest.json)
   • The extension should now appear in your extensions list

5. Verify Installation

   • You should see the Auto Cookie Rejector extension in your toolbar
   • Visit any website with a cookie consent banner to see it in action

How It Works

The extension uses EasyList Cookie rules to identify and automatically click "Reject" or "Deny" buttons on cookie consent banners. It:

• Scans the page for common cookie consent containers using EasyList Cookie selectors
• Identifies safe rejection buttons to click
• Has specific support for YouTube's cookie consent banner
• Monitors for dynamically loaded consent banners
• Has multiple fallback methods for different website implementations

Privacy

This extension does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. It works entirely locally in your browser and only interacts with cookie consent elements on web pages.

Troubleshooting

The extension isn't working on some websites

• Try refreshing the page
• Some websites may use custom cookie consent solutions that aren't yet supported
• Report unsupported websites to help improve the extension

The extension is causing issues on a specific website

• You can temporarily disable the extension by clicking its icon in the toolbar
• Please report any issues with specific websites

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to improve the extension or add support for new cookie consent systems:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Create a pull request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement, please open an issue on GitHub.

Disclaimer

This extension is provided as-is without any warranties. While it aims to automatically reject cookie consent banners, it may not work on all websites or could potentially interact with non-consent elements. Use at your discretion.