What is Behind The Overlay?
Behind The Overlay is a productivity chrome extension. it's a free extension , it has 100,000+ active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 4.17 from 320 rated user, last update is 779 days ago.
What’s new in version 0.2.1?
Close any overlay on any website with a single click or keys.
Use keyboard shortcut on Windows ctrl+shift+x or on MacOS cmd+shift+x (think about x as the close button you can use on any website).
Once you get used to the keyboard shortcut, you'll be using it all the time and gonna love it ! ; )
Important features:
* It works on any website. It doesn't rely on a static list of rules, as some other extensions.
* It doesn't require any permissions.
* No performance impact on your browsing. It will only activate when triggered.
* (NEW) Also removes blurred backgrounds and unlocks the scroll bar.
Important changes
0.2.1 - 16/03/2022
Better handling for the scrollbar unblocker thanks to @ricobl on github (issue #23).
0.2.0 - 24/04/2021
Removes blurred backgrounds and improved scroll detection thanks to @sandsmark on github (issue #29).
0.1.3 - 18/06/2014:
A keyboard shortcut is now available and activated by default:
For windows, linux: CTRL+SHIFT+X
For MacOS: CMD+SHIFT+X
To remember X key, think of X as a close button.
The scrolling enabler now got better, thanks to jordansexton on github.
Improving the algorithm for finding overlays.
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Reach out on Github to make suggestions: https://github.com/NicolaeNMV/BehindTheOverlay
Now an Firefox extension is also available !
I'm using this extension myself and happy to share it with everyone ! <3
How to install Behind The Overlay?
You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.
Technical Features:
- Latest Version: 0.2.1
- Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
- License: Free
- Latest update: Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
- Author: NicolaeNVM
Behind The Overlay Available languages:
English.
FAQ
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What about others talk about behind the overlay chrome extension?
57% user give 5-star rating, 19% user give 4-star rating, 7% user give 3-star rating, 4% user give 2-star rating, 13% user give 1-star rating. Read reviews of behind the overlay
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How could i get help if there is something wrong with behind the overlay chrome extension?
You could find more help information from behind the overlay support page.
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How could i contact the developer of behind the overlay chrome extension?
You could send emails to publisher, or check publisher's website.
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What are the required permissions for extensions?
- activeTab
More about manifest_file of behind the overlay.
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How could i report abuse of behind the overlay chrome extension?
You could click to report abuse of behind the overlay.
Reviews of behind the overlay:
Best extension, works on 9/10 sites to circumvent paywalls. I have been using this every day for like ten years.
Behind The Overlay is my favorite extension!!
I installed it but now I can't see videos on reddit anymore. I get the captcha to click but clicking it doesn't remove it, it just opens a new captcha. Even after removing the extensions. Help please