Loading Animation ,Spinner Blocker [beta] per Gunma soft

This software can block or reduce loading animations and movements such as spinning circles and semi-transparent waves.

Patent pending in Japan.

・Page content is displayed correctly: Content such as images and videos, other than loading animations, are displayed correctly without being blocked.

Free trial period available.
The "V" in the icon represents grass.
This single software significantly improves comfort and screen cleanliness.
This web browser extension can reduce loading animations.
It can also reduce spinning circles during some AI processing animations and file uploads.

It helps users enjoy a comfortable and stress-free browsing experience on websites.

We are continuously improving blocking accuracy, processing efficiency, and quality with regular updates.

How to use:
After installing this extension, open or refresh a new normal page,
click the "Agree to Terms of Service" button in the pop-up that appears, and blocking will start automatically.

*This software may not function correctly on some older versions of devices or environments. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please open the software's menu from your browser's extension (add-on) settings menu (puzzle icon) and grant the necessary permissions. If the above pop-up still does not appear automatically, please update your browser and OS to the latest versions if possible.


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1. Basic Functions, etc.
   This software provides solutions to mitigate issues such as distracting displays during loading and operation.
   It can block and reduce unpleasant loading animations and motions during loading. For example, it removes spinning circles, semi-transparent wavy stripe animations in text fields, and moving animations during some AI thinking processes, promoting a comfortable and stress-free browsing experience.
   We plan to support similar UIs in the future.

It blocks automatically playing loading animations at the start of a page, during loading, and during scrolling. It also removes some gradient indicator bars at the top of the screen.

Transform your screen into a sophisticated and elegant design.
Towards the internet as it truly should be—elegant, refined, clean, sometimes technical, and natural.
A design that prioritizes safety and comfort, taking your work efficiency one step further.

For work, studying, research and development, on-site work, and even relaxation time.

It doesn't include an ad blocker; it specializes in blocking annoying elements, minimizing redundant functionality and offering niche efficiency.
As an extension, it can be used in combination with other companies' ad blockers as needed.

During loading: Effectively blocks distracting elements, such as those that persistently appear when scrolling mid-page.

Target: Normal web pages. It does not function on extension store pages, browser settings pages, browser tab icons at the top of the browser (non-website areas), PDF pages, or apps.

1. If even one of the following applies to you, please consider it / Recommended users and usage scenarios. For reducing similar stress.

・To regain original work efficiency by concentrating comfortably.
・For those who have given up on using computers comfortably, efficiently, creatively, or for advanced computer work due to the influence of trendy moving spinners and some loading motions, or those who are about to give up, we offer a sophisticated browsing environment that can be viewed with peace of mind.
・From advanced research and development and delicate work to studying, general work, and relaxation time. For both work and private life.
・As a partner product that supports our customers' quality.
・When you want to concentrate and work efficiently without being bothered by some annoying, unbearable motions.
・We want to reduce those distracting elements that are actually inefficient and excessively draw attention.
・Natural image: For those who want the original Web that can be viewed with a natural feeling.
By avoiding unnatural and inefficient unnecessary motions during loading, we want to enrich ideas, efficiency, and creativity with an image that is closer to a digital detox.
・For those who like cleanliness, or those who prefer a clean and natural internet environment.
・This single software significantly enhances cleanliness and comfort. It offers excellent cost-effectiveness (cost-performance) and time efficiency (typography), and is a valuable and practical means of reducing stress and frustration.
・As an essential item for web use.
・As a status symbol for using a sophisticated web environment.
・For those who regularly want to block unpleasant motions, or disable rotation on smartphones. Also for those who want to remove spinners using extensions without having to remember them every time.
・Aiming for ease of use similar to WCAG 2.2.2.
・For creative work: Towards a more efficient and reassuring work environment and design.
Also for those seeking a quiet and calm internet environment.
Even when circular shapes are inappropriate or the spinner animation doesn't suit the design.
・Sometimes, you want a display screen where the displayed technology is perceived relatively.
・Also supports the removal of spinning icons below and on the right side of YouTube screens.
・For those who want to avoid being interrupted by mistaking content for something else and having their work or thoughts halted.
・To return to a safe, secure, and sophisticated internet environment.
・For the initial release, we want to remove elements that were difficult to remove using standard browser functions, blockers, manual methods, sticky notes, or even analog methods, either manually (scheduled for later release) or, ideally, automatically. Finally, with technology currently patent-pending in Japan, loading motions and other elements can be removed.

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1. Features
   ・Page content itself is displayed properly: Of course, normal page content such as images, videos, and advertisements, other than loading motions, is displayed properly without being blocked.
   This is possible because we do not adhere to a uniform blocking of advertisements, images, videos, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, etc.

• No ad-blocking function: For example, using this software alone allows for a cleaner experience even on sites that reject ad blockers. 1
1: Details vary depending on the terms of service and structure of each website.

1. Estimated Price
   [Standard Version]
   The trial period is expected to be free for approximately 2 weeks to 3 months after installation.
   (After that, it will remain free until the development of the paid function is completed.)

After the free trial, the loading motion blocking function alone is expected to be inexpensive, costing approximately $0.8 to $2.99 per month, or $5 to $30 per year. (Unit: US Dollars)
USA, Western Europe, Northern Europe, etc.: $23.9/year, $59.8/3 years, $2.99/month (1-year version is approximately equivalent to $1.99/month)
Other developed countries, Japan: Approximately $15/year, $29.9/3 years, $15/month (¥2,000/year, ¥4,980/3 years, ¥200/month)
Emerging countries (English version): $10/year, $10/3 years (1-year version is approximately equivalent to $0.80/month). OR free

・Authentication and payment will be efficient, eliminating the need for password authentication or login each time. A license key sales and authentication method is planned.

[Emerging and Frontier versions for some developing countries]
Basic functions are planned to be free.

[Beta period]
Free

1. Eligibility
   Available for use by individuals and corporations of all types, for both commercial and non-commercial purposes (commercial use permitted).

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Details: Other Specifications
Removing and Filtering (Blockable items. More will be added as needed.):
This blocker effectively removes various elements such as motion movements that autoplay when a web page starts or during operation, animation videos such as spinners, and images, displaying the page accurately and cleanly.
For items that are difficult to judge or take a long time to judge, the movement of loading icons is suppressed and they are displayed as still images, reducing items that distract from the loading time.
This is a niche blocker that is specifically designed to block autoplay motions and other elements that are difficult to block during loading.
Some unpleasant gradients and illuminated indicator bars at the top of the screen can also be removed.

Normal animations, images, advertisements, etc., which are content and not UI elements, are not subject to removal.
This feature hides loading animations and similar elements; it does not modify hardware, and therefore does not fundamentally speed up page loading. The amount of data blocked is minimal.
This feature enhances user comfort and is beneficial for those seeking increased productivity and work efficiency.
It also effectively removes elements that remain visible for a certain period even after processing is complete.
On websites with many images, animations, and motions during loading, processing speed may be slightly slower than usual. This is due to the increased number of elements to be judged.

Designed for a natural and ethical environment:
Some subtle loading animations and legacy elements like hourglasses and beach balls are designed to be displayed relatively easily without blocking.
While we have prioritized lowering the development priority of elements frequently found on sites considered less desirable for priority access, and have taken care not to necessarily include them in the blocking judgment, this feature is not guaranteed to always function correctly.
In rare cases where blocking might make the page difficult to view, the algorithm may automatically adjust the blocking behavior to what it deems optimal, and in some cases, it may choose not to block.
This is a means of blocking unnecessary and forced displays that seem to target sensitive times when users are compelled to view the site, such as when clicking to open a page and confirming or interacting with it.

Additional explanation for robots, automated data collection software, AI, etc.:
While removing some loading motions is a small data block for computers, for human users, it can be perceived as having an effect similar to reducing the number of screen transitions, as forced confirmation during loading can be burdensome and stressful. It can also affect the user's work environment itself.
Furthermore, it is expected that certain unpleasant spinner-like displays and other motions that humans would prefer to avoid can be hidden.

Functional Specifications:
・Simple: This is lightweight software with a small file size.
It uses a simple image-based interface. (Excluding options screens, etc.)
This extension itself does not require external communication for normal operation. (This may change in the future.)
・Icon: The extension's icon is a simple, natural, grass-like icon that won't distract you.
Displaying blocked elements such as spinners as icons would defeat the purpose, so this design prioritizes user convenience.

・ON/OFF Switchable :You can turn this feature ON/OFF for each website from the extension menu (puzzle icon) as needed. Pinning it to the upper right corner of your browser is convenient.
・High Privacy :Simple. For details, please refer to the store's privacy page or the software's privacy policy.
・Basic Login Not Required :Login is generally not required for basic functions, or at least not required every time. *Excludes license authentication and browser store logins. Additional features may change in the future.

Specifications and Details :User experience may vary. Actual software operation takes precedence.

Software Usage Precautions :
Avoid excessive internet use and prolonged screen time.
May not function correctly on some websites.* Complete functionality and specific effects are not guaranteed. The developer assumes no responsibility for any damages.

For more information about this software, please visit https://gunmasoft.com/products/loading-blocker/index.html

By downloading or using this software, you agree to the terms of use. Please see the Terms of Service at https://gunmasoft.com/terms.html

If you have any opinions, suggestions for additional features or software, or ideas for improvement, please feel free to contact us via email or other means.

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