Stop annoying overlays from interrupting your web browsing.

Latest Version

Version
8.3.1
Update
September 27, 2020
Size
645KiB
Developer
overlayblock.com
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
1.675 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
WebNavigation
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Overlay Blocker Extension

\"Fantastic piece of innovation. Easy install too. Feels like a refreshing new internet now. Thanks!\"
Amber Case

\"I wander the internet a lot and these popups were bothering until a friend suggested this extension.\"
Chris Bailey

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STOP ANNOYANCES FOREVER.

No more email newsletter popups, special offers, or interruptions while you read articles, browse websites, or shop.

For example, that \"subscribe to our newsletter\" message you see when you visit a blog. Install Overlay Blocker and they disappear forever.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
Auto-magically. That's how. We detect good overlays and ignore them, while blocking bad overlays. We're always fine-tuning this balance and publish free updates.

WHAT ABOUT GOOD POPUPS?
We understand not every overlay is annoying and some contain useful information. Whitelist sites you like or Report a Site in one-click to our development team to check.

ALLOW GOOD POPUPS
Choose to allow an overlay to show once or always on any website. If an overlay is automatically blocked, you'll have a few seconds you can allow it to show or whitelist the website at any time to see all popups on that website forevermore.

NEVER SEE ANOTHER
- Email subscription form
- Free ebook offer
- Download or signup form
- Membership signup popup
- Social media sign-in popup
- Annoying in-your-face offers

PLANS & PRICING
Overlay Blocker has a free plan and an unlimited use plan. Try for free up to a limited number of blocks. Details: http://www.overlayblock.com

NEED HELP?
support (at) overlayblock.com
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Overlay Blocker", "short_name": "Overlay Block", "description": "Stop annoying overlays from interrupting your web browsing.", "version": "8.3.1", "default_locale": "en", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage", "webNavigation" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "vendor/jquery/jquery-2.1.3.min.js", "background/utils.js", "background/optionsController.js", "background/background.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "128": "images/enable_128.png" }, "default_title": "Overlay Blocker", "default_popup": "popup/popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "js": [ "content/overlayRemover.js" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "icons": { "128": "images/enable_128.png" }, "options_page": "options/options.html", "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html", "chrome_style": false, "open_in_tab": true }, "manifest_version": 2, "web_accessible_resources": [ "toolbar/toolbar.html", "expiredMessage/expiredMessage.html" ]}
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How to download and manually install Overlay Blocker extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install 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 Overlay Blocker extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Overlay Blocker extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Overlay Blocker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a 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 Overlay Blocker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Overlay Blocker extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Overlay Blocker extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for 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 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 Overlay Blocker extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install 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 Overlay Blocker extension file

Select and download the 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 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 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 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 Overlay Blocker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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R S (ID: 000000e4b3e31ebf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/11/2023 actually works

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Aaron Cooper (ID: 000000b9e11d8c1d) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/03/2022 this didnt block even ONE overlay. not even worth the page its displayed on here

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Ideas InProgress (ID: 000000b9679db955) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/03/2022 This is perfect piece of engineering for me. It worked well for what i was looking for. Blocking overlay so that I can read the page in piece and also gave me option in cases where I wanted to see the overlay. Deserves 5 star!

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HighVoltage (ID: 000000559f1a35fb) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/03/2021 Only blocks popups for a few pages. Then it tells you to pay to keep using it. I want google to add a 0 star rating.

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Edvin Berglin (ID: 00000030d57a73b0) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/06/2021 Don't bother