Removes and prevents popups, overlays and cookie notifications, other tools do not. Enjoy the original look of the internet.

Latest Version

Version
2.1.3
Update
August 9, 2023
Size
58.39KiB
Developer
romanisthere.github.io
Category
Users
30,000+
Rating
4.65891 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
Tabs
ContextMenus
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PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker Extension

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 :)

Sounds interesting? Go get it. Write “hello” to me, share the feedback. Check what else I’m doing. There are probably other pieces of better web. Be cool, be gentle, help me make the world better. Not saying goodbye. Have a better life now :)

Useful links:

GitHub (tech description): https://github.com/RomanistHere/PopUpOFF
Changelog: https://popupoff.org/changelog
Stay updated on my projects: https://twitter.com/RomanistHere
Donate: https://popupoff.org/#donate
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker","short_name": "PopUpOFF","version": "2.1.3","description": "Removes and prevents popups, overlays and cookie notifications, other tools do not. Enjoy the original look of the internet.","permissions": ["activeTab", "storage", "tabs", "contextMenus"],"optional_permissions": ["downloads"],"host_permissions": ["http://*/", "https://*/"],"options_ui": {"page": "options/options.html","open_in_tab": true},"content_scripts": [{"js": ["content/helpers.js", "content/modes.js", "content/setup.js"],"css": ["css/content.css"],"matches": [""],"run_at": "document_end"}],"background": {"service_worker": "background/background.js","type": "module"},"action": {"default_popup": "popup/popup.html","default_title": "PopUpOFF - Click to open","default_icon": {"16": "images/logo16.png","32": "images/logo32.png","48": "images/logo48.png","128": "images/logo128.png"}},"icons": {"16": "images/logo16.png","32": "images/logo32.png","48": "images/logo48.png","128": "images/logo128.png"},"web_accessible_resources": [{"matches": [""],"resources": ["images/stop_ads.png"]}],"manifest_version": 3}
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How to download and manually install PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extension file

Select and download the PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install PopUpOFF - Popup and overlay blocker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Ahmed Seoudi (ID: 000000c094558009) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/08/2024 It really works! Just a feature request. I would like if possible that it doesn't wait for the page to fully load before it removes the overlays. Other than that it's a 5/5 from me!

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Eddie Ortiz (ID: 000000c593c72653) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/03/2023 Me salio un popup de aviso de bloqueo de anuncios, y lo elimine con ublock pero se congelo la pagina. O sea me obligaba a eliminar el bloqueo de uBlock. Hasta que descubri esta extension despues que habia probado otras que no me agradaron Excelente extension, la configure en modo agresivo y resolvi rapido. Me elimino el pop up y la pagina web no se congelo, tampoco el uBlock. En otras palabras me resolvio. La recomiendo. Ah! free!. Nada como otros que hay que soltar los $.

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Iresh Dilan (ID: 00000000f34fe87e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/29/2023 Great extension! There was a very annoying popup of a website which couldn't block by 2 major ad blockers. But surprisingly the PopUpOFF blocked it nicely! Thanks guys! :)

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Dr. Bader AlTamimi (ID: 0000009054a8e2d6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/25/2023 This is the best developed extension or software for that matter that I have ever tried. The setup process is out of this world, with just the right amount of information provided in a very clear and easy to read and understand method. I am truly amazed and think this should be a model to follow by every developer. Thank you and please support this project people, the numbers I saw are way too low. Even this feature of including the number of supporters is brilliant! It made me join and the way the support page was designed was even more brilliant. No pressures, no annoyances, even when I selected the amount knowing that it meant monthly, it gave me the option to choose a one time payment! I love this. Thank you. Good luck with everything.

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Mohamed Abou Al Hagag (ID: 000000fc0bfb313a) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/14/2023 I tried and it works fine! but I don't depend on it much (I do not fell your tool deserve 5 rating! so I give you 4)