
Popup Blocker (strict) - Ultimate Popup Control
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Add-on summary
Popup Blocker (strict) is a lightweight WebExtension to prevent websites from opening popups. The extension pauses all sorts of window opening requests for user attention. You can either accept or deny a request. Multiple unique requests are shown combined. If a website requests a single URL more than once, a badge number will be shown indicating the total number of requests to this particular URL.
Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp-RaiTHzCQ
Options: Deny popup request Allow popup request Open popup request in a background tab Redirect current page to popup URL source
Supported blocking methods: window.open a -> target[_blank] iframe -> submit
See moreUser reviews
- Effective in blocking unwanted pop-ups
- Simple and straightforward to use
- Improvement over the native Firefox popup blocker
- Free to use
- Works well after adjustments like pin to toolbar
- Recent updates have introduced functionality issues
- Lack of a blacklist option
- Problems with user interface and settings visibility
- Conflict with specific applications like Roundcub webmail
- Inconsistency in enabling/disabling the extension
- Issues with functionality after updates
- Desire for a blacklist feature
- Need for improved user interface and dark mode
- Problems with pop-ups for specific sites being blocked or not blocked
- Effective in blocking stray pop-ups that other blockers miss
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Add-on safety
Risk impact
Popup Blocker (strict) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Popup Blocker (strict) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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