Thanks for the suggestion, but Wipr specifically doesn't offer the functionality I'm looking for.

Originally Posted By: Wipr FAQ
• Will You Add a Feature That Lets Me Add Custom Filters/Block Page Elements?

No — when I say Wipr has no configuration, I mean it smile

More likely (yet very unlikely) is that I release a separate app that only does custom blocking.

Note that you’re free to use any number of Content Blockers simultaneously, so you can use Wipr and have another app/extension for your custom rules.

As for why, I don’t think this feature would improve the product, even for the nerdiest of nerds. The pain of managing your custom filters would almost certainly outweigh their benefit. I speak from personal experience!

Not to mention that only a tiny fraction of users will ever use such a feature. I mean, I created a Content Blocker and I barely understand regular expressions.

I don't know about his personal experience or why he thinks that so few users would appreciate the functionality, but as far as I"m concerned, real estate is real estate, distractions are distractions, and the time/effort investment is minimal relative to its return.


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