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.
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Add-on stats

Users: 36,874
-413
Rating: 4.59
(153)
Version: 2.3.2resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-11-20
Weekly download count: 467
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • menus
  • contextMenus
Size: 95.12K

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# 382
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Other platforms

Disable JavaScript (v2.3.1)
4.50 (50) 80,000
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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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
Usage When accessing e.g. mozilla.org and disabling JavaScript, the web extension will block all JavaScript which otherwise would be loaded by mozilla.org (including inline JS and external JS files from other hosts).

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 more

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works for specific use cases such as testing and disabling JavaScript for certain pages
  • Some users find it very useful and effective
  • Provides a solution to bypass anti-adblockers
Cons
  • Contains malware in the latest version (2.3.2)
  • Does not work as expected for several users, especially with sites like YouTube
  • Keyboard shortcut clashes with other add-ons and cannot be changed
  • Lack of features such as a whitelist/blacklist system
Most mentioned
  • Presence of malware in the extension
  • Ineffectiveness of the add-on for some users
  • Clashing keyboard shortcuts
  • Limited functionality compared to user expectations
User reviews
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
This extension is using the code based on a discontinued github repository, which can be found here: github, user: dpacassi, Repository: disable-javascript This current extension version contains malware, which can be learned about here: github, user: dpacassi, Repository: disable-javascript, Issue # 118.
by Psyche42, 2024-10-01
fantastic! finally something that just works and is what i asked for, perfect for testing noscript tags and just disabling js for one page you are currently on
by yojo, 2024-09-20
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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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