Popupblocker

Popupblocker can block every popup. Many websites open new windows with ads, when you try to mark text or click something. This add-on will block these and show a really small notification.

Popupblocker: Comprehensive Popup Blocking Firefox Add-on

Popupblocker is a Firefox add-on that keeps your browsing experience clean and focused by preventing unwanted windows and tabs. It features a smart option that limits websites from opening multiple tabs simultaneously. It allows customized settings for a blacklist and whitelist, where specific controls on websites' actions can be set. Notably, Popupblocker eludes detection as a conventional popup blocker on most sites as it goes a step ahead to allow popups, only to block them later.
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Add-on stats

By: Joofthan
Users: 2,482
54
Rating: 4.27
(63)
Version: 2.1.3 (Last updated: 2022-08-25)
Creation date: 2017-05-12
Weekly download count: 103
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • notifications
  • storage
Size: 31.87K

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# 1,819 ▼ 29
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Other platforms

Popupblocker (v2.1.3)
5.00 (1) 429
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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This Add-on prevents that websites can open new windows. The "Smart" option tries to determinate, if the new tab is wanted or not. With this option websites can not open more than one tab at a time.

Websites can be added to Blacklist / Whitelist. For every list you can configure separately, what websites are allowed to do. For Example: Block Windows, but allow new tabs.

Popupblocker is not detected as a Popup Blocker by most websites, because it let open the popups and then blocks them.

Features:

  • can prevent that websites can open new windows
  • can prevent that websites can open new tabs
  • "Smart" option: websites can not open more than one tab at a time
  • "Block all" option: websites can not open new tabs without your permission
  • separated settings for Blacklist / Whitelist
  • is not detected as a Popup Blocker by most websites

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
  • Effectively blocks unwanted popups and new tabs
  • Easy to use with a whitelisting feature for preferred sites
  • Works well on annoying streaming sites
  • Blocks most new windows and tabs effectively
  • User-friendly with options to customize settings
Cons
  • Sometimes blocks desired functions, like opening new private windows
  • Can interfere with clicking links that open new windows
  • Requires manual disabling for certain sites or links
  • Issues with accessing the options menu when it's blocking popups
Most mentioned
  • Blocks new tabs and popups successfully
  • Whitelisting sites is a useful feature
  • Issues with accessing options when the blocker is enabled
  • Interferes with other browser functionalities like reopening closed tabs
User reviews
by spiralthinker, 2025-01-08
Das erste Plugin das wirklich neue Tabs verhindert wenn man auf einer Webseite klickt.
by Christian, 2024-10-27
by Firefox user 15544790, 2024-08-23
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Popupblocker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Popupblocker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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