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.
What is Disable JavaScript?
"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
By: Yubabul Tksbbd
Creation date: 2017-11-20
Weekly download count: 535
Firefox on Android: Yes
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- <all_urls>
- activeTab
- storage
- tabs
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- menus
- contextMenus
Size: 95.12K
Email: in*****@pacassi.ch
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
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# 384 ▼ 1
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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
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works as intended for disabling JavaScript on specific pages
- Useful for testing and ad blocking
- Users found it to be a very helpful addition
Cons
- Contains malware in version 2.3.2 according to multiple reviews
- Lack of functionality, as some users noted it didn't work at all
- No toolbar icon to indicate whether the add-on is active
- Confusing version changes and authorship concerns
Most mentioned
- Version 2.3.2 is problematic and suspected of containing malware
- Users were disappointed with functionality for YouTube and claimed it did nothing
- Lack of proper management or updates from original developers
Recent 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
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 has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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