Page Blocker

Page Blocker

Block new tabs or windows from opening when it is turned on.

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What is Page Blocker?
Page Blocker is a Chrome extension that allows you to block new tabs or windows from opening. It reduces the annoyance of unwanted advertisements and helps maintain a clutter-free browsing experience.
Merlin
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-06-29
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.40 (20)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2017-08-25)
Creation date: 2017-08-25
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 49.07K
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Summary

When this extension is turned on, it will block the opening of new tabs or new windows, especially those that are not intended by the user, and those that led to unwanted advertisements. This will reduce the annoyance of having to find and close the new tab or window that is opened, especially when a new window is opened on the bottom right corner of your screen.

When this extension is turned off, browser actions resume to normal, new tabs are allowed, new windows are allowed.

User reviews
This very helpful! It can block open-new-tab ads from shortcut websites!
by Pridsadang Pansiri Pridsadang Pansiri, 2022-06-19

Works perfect for opening tabs when you click something on site
by Bomba B Bomba B, 2022-05-06

Funciona perfeitamente, só poderia ser mais rápido o fechamento das janelas pois leva 1 ou 2 segundos.
by Willian dos Santos Willian dos Santos, 2022-04-17
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Safety
Risk impact

Page Blocker is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Page Blocker if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Page Blocker may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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