Behind The Overlay
One click to close any overlay on any website.
What is Behind The Overlay?
'Behind The Overlay' is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to instantly close any overlay on any web page. It allows facile keyboard shortcut usage - ctrl+shift+x on Windows, cmd+shift+x on MacOS. It doesn't rely on a static list of rules, offering versatility and compatibility with any website, but instead operates when activated by the user. The extension doesn't necessitate any permissions and doesn't affect browsing performance. Furthermore, it also removes blurred backgrounds and discounts scroll bars, enhancing the viewing experience.
Extension stats
By: NicolaeNVM
Users: 100,000+ 
Rating: 4.20
(344)
Creation date: 2017-08-04
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- activeTab
- scripting
Size: 58.34K
Email: ni*****@gmail.com
Ranking
# 2152 ▼ 3
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Extension summary
Close any overlay on any website with a single click or keys. Use keyboard shortcut on Windows ctrl+shift+x or on MacOS cmd+shift+x (think about x as the close button you can use on any website). Once you get used to the keyboard shortcut, you'll be using it all the time and gonna love it ! ; )
Important features:
- It works on any website. It doesn't rely on a static list of rules, as some other extensions.
- It doesn't require any permissions.
- No performance impact on your browsing. It will only activate when triggered.
- (NEW) Also removes blurred backgrounds and unlocks the scroll bar.
Important changes
0.2.2 - 05/01/2024 Update to make it work with the latest versions of Chrome that only supports manifest v3.
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These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works well most of the time
- Extremely useful for bypassing paywalls and ads
- Easy to use without complex registration
- Consistently installed on multiple devices
- Effectively makes unusable websites accessible
Cons
- Inconsistent performance across different websites
- Does not work for some users on specific sites
- Some reports of it no longer functioning
- Requires updates to fix issues
Most mentioned
- Works well / useful
- Bypasses paywalls and ads
- Inconsistent performance
- Not working for some users
- Installed on multiple devices
Recent reviews
I use this extension a near countless times every week. It's incredibly useful.
by 
Charles Magnuson, 2024-10-01
Charles Magnuson, 2024-10-01Best overlay bypass, i got free infinite vpn with this by bypassing
the paywall somehow i would realy reccomend XD
by 
xxmexx florrio, 2024-08-12
xxmexx florrio, 2024-08-12 by 
Ahmed Al-Qaidom, 2024-07-27
Ahmed Al-Qaidom, 2024-07-27Extension safety
Risk impact
Behind The Overlay does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Behind The Overlay has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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