DesignShield - Blockchain Protection is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
Protect your creative work with mathematical proof that can't be faked or backdated. DesignShield creates blockchain-verified timestamps for your designs, giving you timestamped proof of ownership that helps with DMCA requests on platforms like Amazon and Etsy. 🛡️ KEY FEATURES - Right-click any image for instant blockchain protection - Download blockchain certificates for design ownership verification - Track all your protected designs in one dashboard - Free: 3 protections per month | Pro: Unlimited for $9.99/month - Works with JPG, PNG, GIF, SVG, PDF, PSD, and AI files ⚡ HOW IT WORKS 1. Select any design file or right-click an image 2. DesignShield creates a cryptographic fingerprint 3. Timestamps it on Bitcoin blockchain via IPFS 4. Download your protection certificate 5. Use certificate for copyright disputes and DMCA claims 🎯 PERFECT FOR - Print-on-demand sellers (Etsy, Amazon, Redbubble) - Graphic designers and freelancers - Digital artists and illustrators - Content creators and influencers - Anyone who creates visual content 💪 WHY BLOCKCHAIN PROTECTION MATTERS: Traditional copyright registration costs $85 and takes months. DesignShield provides instant, timestamped proof of ownership that can strengthen your DMCA claims. Blockchain verification is mathematically verifiable and cannot be backdated. 🆓 FREE VERSION 3 blockchain protections per month with basic features and downloadable certificates. 🚀 PRO VERSION ($9.99/month) Unlimited protections, batch upload, theft monitoring, and priority support. Your creativity deserves protection. Start securing your designs today. Note: Current version (1.0) demonstrates the protection workflow. Full blockchain integration coming in v2.0.
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DesignShield - Blockchain Protection (original) | — | — | Freemium | One-click blockchain protection for designers. Create timestamped proof of ownership to stop design thieves with IPFS verification. |
| VPN for Chrome: NordVPN proxy protection | — | — | Free | Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome |
| Microsoft Defender Browser Protection | 4.1 | 2M+ | Free | Protect yourself against online threats, like phishing and malicious websites, with real-time protection from Microsoft. |
| Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools | 4.4 | 311M+ | Freemium | Do more in Google Chrome with Adobe Acrobat PDF tools. View, fill, comment, sign, and try convert and compress tools. |
| Adblock Plus - free ad blocker | 4.4 | 37M+ | Freemium | Users who want an easy-to-use ad blocker with optional acceptable ads support. |
| Chrome Remote Desktop | 3.1 | 37M+ | Free | Chrome Remote Desktop extension |
| Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN | 4.5 | 14M+ | Free | VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth. |
| Tampermonkey | 4.7 | 11M+ | Free | Power users who want to customize websites and automate tasks with userscripts. |
| Adblock for Youtube™ | 4.4 | 10M+ | Free | ✓ Permissions: like common ad-blocking extensions we do need default permissions on every website to remove ads or popups for exam. |
| Foxit PDF Creator | — | — | Free | To convert the web page to Foxit PDF |
| LastPass: Free Password Manager | 4.2 | 8M+ | Free | Users who want a free, feature-rich password manager with cross-device sync. |
Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome
Why it replaces DesignShield - Blockchain Protection: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome
Protect yourself against online threats, like phishing and malicious websites, with real-time protection from Microsoft.
Why it replaces DesignShield - Blockchain Protection: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Protect yourself against online threats, like phishing and malicious websites, with real-time protection from Microsoft.
Do more in Google Chrome with Adobe Acrobat PDF tools. View, fill, comment, sign, and try convert and compress tools.
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Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
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Chrome Remote Desktop extension
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VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth.
Why it replaces DesignShield - Blockchain Protection: Another popular Productivity extension: VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth.
Tampermonkey lets you install and run userscripts to customize websites, automate repetitive tasks and enhance functionality.
Why it replaces DesignShield - Blockchain Protection: Another popular Productivity extension: Tampermonkey lets you install and run userscripts to customize websites, automate repetitive tasks and enhance functionality.
✓ Permissions: like common ad-blocking extensions we do need default permissions on every website to remove ads or popups for exam.
Why it replaces DesignShield - Blockchain Protection: Another popular Productivity extension: ✓ Permissions: like common ad-blocking extensions we do need default permissions on every website to remove ads or popups for exam.
To convert the web page to Foxit PDF
Why it replaces DesignShield - Blockchain Protection: Another popular Productivity extension: To convert the web page to Foxit PDF
LastPass is an award-winning password manager for secure credential management on any device.
Why it replaces DesignShield - Blockchain Protection: Another popular Productivity extension: LastPass is an award-winning password manager for secure credential management on any device.
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VPN for Chrome: NordVPN proxy protection is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome
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