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.

Extension stats

Users: 79 ▲ 6
Version: 0.1 (Last updated: 2023-08-04)
Creation date: 2023-08-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 44.58K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension 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.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Advanced Popup Blocker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Advanced Popup Blocker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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