PopUpOFF
Removes and prevents popups, overlays and cookie notifications, other tools do not. Enjoy the original look of the internet.
PopUpOFF - Ultimate Firefox Add-on for Blocking Popups
PopUpOFF is a uniquely beneficial Firefox add-on. This tool is far more than just a popup blocker. PopUpOFF strategically removes all types of overlays from your browsing experience while also preventing them from reappearing. This includes disturbing cookie notifications and persistent subscription popups that other blockers would miss. Additionally, PopUpOFF offers you complete control, allowing you to customize your browsing experience. Despite being non-commercial and open-source, it performs at an exceptional level, even helping unlock paid content on some sites for free. Be aware: once you start using PopUpOFF, you may not want to browse without it.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 2,594
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- activeTab
- storage
- tabs
- http://*/
- https://*/
- contextMenus
Size: 66.16K
Email: ro*****@gmail.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Ranking
# 359 ▲ 4
Other platforms
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Add-on summary
Hey! Have you seen the terrific rating above? You must be wondering: “Is it finally a good popup blocker? Should I try it?” Do read the text below to find out if that's something you'd like to give a try.
So, answering your questions: “No and Yes” - it isn’t some “good” popup blocker. PopUpOFF is brilliant: https://github.com/RomanistHere/PopUpOFF/issues/16 - and you should definitely try it if you are as annoyed with popups, cookie notifications, overlays and other sticky things that overlay content as I do.
Why?
- PopUpOFF doesn’t just block some popups that other developers paid for, but YOU are in control of it. You decide not to have any single overlay on the screen or casually remove only the most annoying things (hi cookie notifications and subscription popups).
- You can unlock and read PAID content FOR FREE on some websites (see the video above).
- Size of this extension is 100 times less than any other average popup blocker in the store. Size doesn’t matter? Well… I wouldn't be so sure about that.
- PopUpOFF is a non-commercial and open-source project. It means no ads, no tracking, everything it has is available for you for free and forever. I am RomanistHere and I’m giving you this piece of better web.
Drawbacks?
- It still is in development, so there could be bugs or imperfect solutions, I’m working on it solo and there are other things in the world to do. So be gentle, I created it for myself back then, but now I’m doing it for you.
- PopUpOFF is as addictive as it gets. After you start using it, there would be no way back. You were warned :)
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Effectively blocks pop-ups and redirects, especially from annoying sites.
- Successful in removing pop-ups that other blockers fail to address.
- Users appreciate specific features, such as stopping videos from following them.
Cons
- Causes functionality issues on certain websites even when turned off.
- Requires constant monitoring to enable/disable, which is inconvenient.
- Keyboard shortcut issues affecting usability.
Most mentioned
- Issues with pop-ups and site functionality.
- User frustration with the feedback requests upon uninstallation.
- Concerns about bugs caused by the add-on on various sites.
User reviews
The addon works just fine, but when you go to uninstall it, it spams you with requests for feedback. I absolutely loathe software that acts in such a sleazy, spammy way. I'd not use it again for this reason.
by ShibePatrol, 2024-12-14
by hkpd, 2024-12-07
Even when turned OFF, it still nukes site functionality. When turned OFF it prevents essential site pop ups like the repost options on twitter for eg. NB: it is not the only site it cripples when turned OFF, only the most recent example that prompted me to write this and delete the extension.
There is no point having an extension I have to constantly monitor to enable and disable the entire time I am browsing just to prevent a mild annoyance. That is more of an aggravation and hindrance to what I'm doing than the actual problem it is was made to "fix."
Maybe an update that isn't over a year old might help.
by MuntedMunkeh, 2024-11-29
Add-on safety
Risk impact
PopUpOFF requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
PopUpOFF has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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