Disable JavaScript
Adds the ability to disable JavaScript for specific sites or specific tabs.
You can customize the default JS state (on or off), the disable behavior (by domain or by tab) and much more.
Disable JavaScript: Control Your Web Experience
"Disable JavaScript" is a Firefox add-on that gives users the power to decide if JavaScript should be enabled or disabled for a specific host or a specific tab. The extension offers features for setting the default JavaScript state, choosing disable behavior, using shortcuts, viewing and altering whitelisted or blacklisted domains, and adding domains manually. This adds an extra layer of control to your web browsing, enhancing individual site experiences.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 551
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- <all_urls>
- activeTab
- storage
- tabs
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- menus
- contextMenus
Size: 95.12K
Email: in*****@pacassi.ch
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Ranking
# 384 ▼ 2
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Add-on summary
Introduction This web extension lets an user decide if JavaScript should be enabled or disabled for a given host or a given tab.
Features
- Set the default state (JS on or JS off)
- Set the disable behavior (By domain or by tab)
- Use shortcuts (you can also disable this)
- Use a context menu item for toggling (you can also disable this)
- See your blacklisted/whitelisted domain list
- Add domains manually before visiting a site
- Add base domains that automatically enable/disable JS for sub domains
Please note that scripts from the blacklisted host will still be loaded if they're being loaded in another host (unless you block that host as well of course).
Supported browsers
Why to use this web extension The code is completely open source, you can also use the unpacked version of this web extension if you prefer. No data of you will ever be logged and the web extension asks only for the permissions it really needs. See moreUser reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works as intended for testing JavaScript
- Good for disabling ads on JavaScript-dependent sites
- User-friendly for toggling JavaScript per page
Cons
- Contains malware in the latest versions
- Frequent updates have raised concerns about security
- Keyboard shortcuts conflict with other add-ons and cannot be changed
- Some users experience it not functioning at all
Most mentioned
- Malware concerns with version 2.3.2
- Inability to customize keyboard shortcuts
- Functionality issues, especially on YouTube
- Need for distinct whitelisting and blacklisting options
- Lack of visible toggling controls
User reviews
Contains malware. See this: [https:]//web[.]archive[.]org/web/20240329145533/[https:]//github[.]com/dpacassi/disable-javascript/issues/118 (remove [ and ] from link]).
by Firefox user 18792226, 2025-01-20
by eromana, 2025-01-19
Good, but not as great as it could be:
The keyboard shortcut clashes with other add-ons, and cannot be changed
If a site uses JavaScript to disable the context menu, then the context menu cannot be used to turn JavaScript off
by Andy Mabbett, 2024-11-19
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Disable JavaScript requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Disable JavaScript is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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