This extension automatically closes tabs and windows opened by ad-requiring sites

Latest Version

Version
3.1.0
Update
September 14, 2022
Size
30.37KiB
Developer
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
4.28571 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
Tabs
ContextMenus
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Popup Blocker Extension

Ads can be annoying.

You may be browsing normally and then you click somewhere on the page and then a new tab opens, suddenly, pointing to an ad, without you initiating it. This extension automatically closes those tabs/windows. It's not an Adblocker; it's a tab/window-containing-ad closer. ;)

Once a site has that behaviour (where it opens random popups/tabs annoyingly), simply click on the extension and click \"Add Site\". Once that is done, the extension manages all tabs and windows opened from that particular site, automatically closing them if needed. To remove a site from the \"monitored list\", you can always click the extension again and click \"Remove Site\".

Note that I intentionally created the extension to be lightweight, doing nothing but its intended task.

Note that after adding a site, all new tabs opened that start with the protocol+hostname of that site will be allowed; all others won't. This means that if https://www.adopeningsite.com is added, then all sites starting with https://www.adopeningsite.com like https://www.adopeningsite.com/clickads or https://www.adopeningsite.com/hoverads will be allowed to open in a new tab. The others will be automatically closed.

To purposely open a new tab that has its protocol+hostname different from that of the site, right click the link and choose \"Purposely open in a new tab\".
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Popup Blocker", "description": "This extension automatically closes tabs and windows opened by ad-requiring sites", "version": "3.1.0", "action": { "default_icon": { "19": "images/icon19.png", "38": "images/icon38.png" }, "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage", "tabs", "contextMenus" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" }}
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How to download and manually install Popup Blocker extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Popup 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 Popup Blocker extension file

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

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User reviews

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Marwane (ID: 000000025e7f7405) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/14/2023 It works, make sure to read instructions before to make it work!

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Chris Vydas (ID: 000000a1b7cc9ce4) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/05/2023 Doesn't do anything

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Oscar Pisati (ID: 0000006053df3537) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/23/2023 It work, you must add the site, click on IT icon and add.

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Tanisha Gonzalez (ID: 000000ef6ff52982) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/21/2022 Seems to be working perfectly.

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Engin Rençber (ID: 000000012d082fa0) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/14/2022 Does not work yani çalışmıyor