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SuperStop
SuperStop adds a Shift+Esc shortcut and toolbar button that stops background requests and animations even when the Firefox Stop button is disabled.
What is SuperStop?
SuperStop is a Firefox extension that enhances your browsing experience by providing a powerful and quick tool to stop all background requests and animations. It adds a (configurable) Shift+Esc shortcut and a toolbar button that interrupt active WebSocket connections, JS timers, XMLHttpRequests, animated images, and videos, irrespective of the Firefox Stop button's state. Simplify your browsing with SuperStop.
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Summary
SuperStop is very simple: it adds a Shift+Esc shortcut (configurable) and a toolbar button that stop active WebSocket connections, JS timers, XMLHttpRequests, and any animated images and videos, regardless of the state of the Firefox Stop button.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Was a very effective tool against annoying animations/GIFs
- Allowed users to easily bind the stopping function to a key sequence, such as the Esc key
- Some users find it much needed and a productivity enhancer
Cons
- Has currently stopped working in recent versions of Firefox
- Doesn't always work on every website
- Not automatic, users have to manually trigger it on each website
Most mentioned
- Stopped working in newer versions of Firefox
- Unable to stop GIFs or animations
- Useful for stopping unwanted animations or autoplaying content
Safety
Risk impact
SuperStop is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install SuperStop if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
SuperStop has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.