The extension is enabled by default, but users can disable it if they wish. Users can also modify the list of blocked domains by cloning the repository, editing the text file, and loading the unpacked extension. The author doesn't plan on updating the extension but hopes it will raise awareness about the issue with Google's ranking system and improve the internet experience. The extension is licensed under the MIT License.
Key takeaways:
- The extension blocks most of the top 1000 English sites getting Google's organic traffic to counteract the dominance of popular media brands in search results.
- The extension was created in response to a Google algorithm leak that revealed popular media brands rank well on Google, regardless of the quality of their content.
- The extension is enabled by default, but can be disabled, and users can modify the list of blocked domains if they wish.
- The extension is licensed with an MIT License, allowing users to do whatever they wish with it.