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4.0
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October 29, 2018
Size
227KiB
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Users
853
Rating
3.25 ★
Manifest Version
2
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PopupFilter Extension

Prevents intempestive opening of popups from website links and scripts.

PopupFilter is a simple and lightweight add-on designed with WebExtensions API and compatible with Firefox, Chrome and Opera.
The role of this add-on is to block/filter every tabs opened by web scrips or links (which can be hidden in front of page sometimes), even with context menu \"Open in...\".
However, you can still open links in new tab normally by drag & drop links on nav bar or by switching temporarily to Normal Mode.

It's easy to switch between 3 different available modes :
- Normal Mode : Allow the opening of new tabs and new windows. (normal behaviour)
- Confirm Mode : Ask before opening and displaying content of new tabs/windows.
- Blocking Mode : Block all new tabs/windows opened by links or scripts.

PopupFilter contains also a settings webpage which enumerates open/confirm/blocked tabs and permits to do quick actions such as : close tab, display blocked content of tab, restore blocked tab, go to tab (double click).
The main advantage and difference of PopupFilter is that it works without any black/white list and it does not retrieve your browser history or personal data unlike other classical popup blockers. Keep your privacy safe !

Language support : English, French, Italian, Spanish.
Browser support : Firefox 54+, Firefox Android 57+, Chrome 42+, Opera 33+.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "PopupFilter","version": "4.0","author": "Baptiste Th\u00e9mine","homepage_url": "https://github.com/Baptistou/PopupFilter","description": "__MSG_@manifest_description__","default_locale": "en","permissions": ["","storage","tabs","webNavigation","webRequest","webRequestBlocking"],"icons": {"16": "images/icon16.png","32": "images/icon32.png","48": "images/icon48.png","64": "images/icon64.png"},"background": {"scripts": ["functions.js","webext.js","background.js"]},"browser_action": {"default_title": "PopupFilter","default_icon": "images/icon64.png","default_popup": "browseraction/index.html"},"options_ui": {"page": "settings/index.html","open_in_tab": true}}
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How to download and manually install PopupFilter extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install PopupFilter 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 PopupFilter extension file

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

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User reviews

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Chris Vydas (ID: 000000a1b7cc9ce4) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/06/2023 Does not work

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Jeshar (ID: 000000d139459b35) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/04/2022 Not worked, my site opens ad tabs every time.

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Engin Rençber (ID: 000000012d082fa0) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/29/2022 It cannot block the pop-up ad on https://trx.feyorra.fun/. I would give you even 1 star if it was more than 0, but I could only give one star to comment.

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Zilvinas Ziurkus (ID: 0000000cb5d6c9e4) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/13/2022 its almost perfect. I want to control which sites are blocked, that way this ext will be always on but only blocking the sites I choose.

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D Tremor (ID: 000000e0b9cb6893) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/22/2021 This helps a lot with downloading content from link shortener sources, there are just so many popups. With this extension it's a breeze, and it works in Edge too! :)