Advanced Popup Blocker

Advanced Popup Blocker

Block undesired pop-ups.

What is Advanced Popup Blocker?
Advanced Popup Blocker is a Chrome extension that blocks unwanted popups. It prevents new tabs from opening unless they are internal pages or the user presses CTRL while clicking on a link. Inspired by the TabBlock extension by xconvic.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 40 ▲ 3
Version: 0.1 (Last updated: 2023-08-04)
Creation date: 2023-08-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 44.58K
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Summary

This extension blocks unwanted popups.

Clicking on the extension icon activates/deactivates the extension.

Once active all new tabs will be prevented from opening EXCEPT internal pages (URLs starting with "chrome:" or "about:") or if the user presses CTRL while clicking on a link; every other tab will be prevented from opening.

This extension was inspired by the TabBlock extension by xconvic.

Safety
Risk impact

Advanced Popup Blocker may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Advanced Popup Blocker is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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