Description
Prevents from opening new tabs.
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"Ads" Keyword
"Block Ads" Keyword
"Block" Keyword
"Skip Ads" Keyword
"New Tabs" Keyword
"New Tab" Keyword
"Close" Keyword
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Review Summary
TabBlock is appreciated for effectively blocking unwanted new tabs and pop-ups, outperforming some competitors and increasing user safety. Users find it simple, though activation is manual. However, it lacks selective controls by site, globally blocks all new tabs which can interfere with normal browser usage, and has no easy disable option if Chrome closes while enabled. Several reviews note it may not work on all platforms and could lose functionality soon due to developer abandonment and platform changes.
Pros
- Effectively blocks unwanted new tabs and pop-ups, performing better than some alternative blockers.
- Simple and straightforward to use for its intended purpose, with a clear on/off indication.
- Helps prevent intrusive ads and potentially harmful tabs, enhancing browsing safety.
- Works well once users understand they need to activate/deactivate the extension manually.
Cons
- Lacks per-site controls like whitelisting or blacklisting; blocks new tabs globally rather than selectively.
- Causes problems when enabled persistently: disables browser's ability to open new tabs, including standard commands like Ctrl+T.
- No easy way to disable the extension if Chrome is closed with it enabled, potentially requiring complex steps to uninstall.
- Functionality breaks on some browsers or certain scenarios (e.g., mobile, livestream sites) and might soon stop working due to updates and lack of developer support.
Permissions
This extension can:
- storage
- declarativeNetRequest
Additional Information
2.0.0
March 12, 2025
0.01 MB
enpl
Developer Information
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