Improved blocking of banners and popups

Improved generic algorithm to bypass blockers and better banner exclusion heuristics.

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Dmytro Krasun

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ScreenshotOne now does a better job at keeping screenshots clean from cookie banners and popups:

  • Improved make the algorithm more generic to bypass common website blockers before rendering.
  • Improved banner exclusion heuristics to reduce false positives and avoid accidental navigations.

These updates decrease the chance of obstructive elements leaking into screenshots, especially on websites that deploy aggressive overlays or consent widgets.

If you notice a page where banners still slip through, please send an example to support@screenshotone.com.

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Improving performance and stability by consolidating validation and access check logic in the API gateway

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