Page Blocker

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

Page Blocker - Block new tabs and windows

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.

Extension stats

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:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 49.07K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension 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, 2022-06-19

Works perfect for opening tabs when you click something on site
by 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, 2022-04-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Page Blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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