Tab Freezer

Activate Tab Freezer to automatically close popups and advertising tabs which get past ad-blockers

Tab Freezer: Rein in Unwanted Tabs and Popups

"Tab Freezer" is a unique Chrome extension designed to ensure a distraction-free browsing. It automatically blocks tabs and popups that evade ad-blockers, without hindering your desired content. Highly configurable, it allows you to activitate or deactivate the plugin per tab basis, further allowing you to specify which domains to block. With features like keyboard override and custom right-click menu, you still retain control over opening new links or tabs. Ideal for users who take their browsing seriously, it offers a cleaner and leaner browsing environment.

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Extension stats

By: lynk

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.12

(17)

Version: 1.3.1 (Last updated: 2021-04-19)

Creation date: 2019-11-23

Permissions:

tabs
storage
webNavigation
contextMenus

Size: 25.20K

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Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 23,597 ▼ 46

Other rankings

#12164 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 147 #56 in override keyword 20 ▼ 3 #169 in click counter keyword 13 ▼ 16 #196 in press keyword 27 ▼ 32

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works effectively to reduce unwanted pop-ups and redirects, especially on adult websites.
Allows manual overrides via right-click menu or keyboard shortcuts.
Many users appreciate its effectiveness compared to other similar extensions.
Positive user experiences with the freezing feature.
Some users have reported that it works perfectly and fulfills their needs.

Cons

Some users report that the extension doesn't work at all.
Many find the interface unintuitive.
Lack of extended options and user manual.
Only works sometimes for some users.
Some users are disappointed with functionality compared to the Firefox version.

Most mentioned

Doesn't work.
Works great.
It's everything I've been looking for.

User reviews

The extension isn't working.

10CA1-30- Diệp Thành Trí, 2024-01-28

Absolutely unintuitive but works great. Extended options with individual domain controls and a manual would be nice.

Gregoration, 2023-10-14

sometimes works but the Firefox version works flawlessly

Anthony Gabriel, 2023-07-14

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tab Freezer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Tab Freezer. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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