Popup Blocker

Popup Blocker – Smart Per-Site Protection gives you precise control over how websites open new tabs, popups, and overlays. Instead of blindly blocking everything, this extension works only on the websites you choose, making it powerful without breaking normal browsing. 🔒 What it blocks Scripted popups (window.open) Forced new tabs from links (target="_blank") Programmatic click hijacking Popunders and redirect tabs Invisible click-through overlays (common on streaming sites) Abusive “Are you sure you want to leave?” prompts 🎯 Smart & safe by design Per-site activation (you choose where it runs) Allowlist for trusted external domains Respects user actions (Ctrl/Cmd click, middle click, new tab) Chrome internal pages are never affected No tracking, no analytics, no data collection 🎬 Great for streaming & media sites Popup Blocker includes optional protections designed specifically for streaming websites: Neutralizes invisible click-blocking layers Replays your click to the real video/player element Reduces the need to click “Play” multiple times ⚙️ Fully configurable Enable or disable each protection independently Add or remove websites in seconds Light / Dark / System theme Changes apply immediately 🧠 Lightweight & modern Built on Manifest V3 Runs only where needed No background spying or unnecessary permissions Privacy Popup Blocker does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All settings are stored locally using Chrome sync. Permissions explanation (for reviewers & users) Tabs / WebNavigation: detect and close unwanted spawned tabs Scripting: apply protections only on selected websites Storage: save user preferences Declarative Net Request: block known popup/redirect patterns