What is PopupFilter?
PopupFilter is a tab manager extension for chrome. also, it is popup blocker extension. it's a free extension , it has 782 active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 3.25 from 8 rated user, last update is 2006 days ago.
What’s new in version 4.0?
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+.
How to install PopupFilter?
You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.
Preview of PopupFilter
Technical Features:
- Latest Version: 4.0
- Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
- License: Free
- Latest update: Monday, October 29th, 2018
- Author: Baptiste Thémine
PopupFilter Available languages:
English, Français, español, italiano.
FAQ
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What about others talk about popupfilter chrome extension?
33% user give 5-star rating, 33% user give 4-star rating, 33% user give 1-star rating. Read reviews of popupfilter
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How could i get help if there is something wrong with popupfilter chrome extension?
You could find more help information from popupfilter support page.
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How could i contact the developer of popupfilter chrome extension?
You could send emails to publisher, or check publisher's website.
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What are the required permissions for extensions?
- <all_urls>
- storage
- tabs
- webNavigation
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
More about manifest_file of popupfilter.
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How could i report abuse of popupfilter chrome extension?
You could click to report abuse of popupfilter.
Reviews of popupfilter:
Does not work
Not worked, my site opens ad tabs every time.
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.