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Tab Blocker

by collatz · Privacy & Security
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

When enabled, immediately closes any new tab before it loads.

Users
57
+15 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#103K
#86K among extensions
Version
1.0.1
updated 8 May 2026

Users

monthly, 6 months
02857Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 57 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 6 months
001Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Tab Blocker

Tab Blocker Tab Blocker is a premium, lightweight Chrome extension designed to permanently eliminate unwanted pop-ups, forced background tabs, and intrusive network ads. Whether you're researching, streaming, or working, Tab Blocker guarantees that your browser only opens the tabs you explicitly ask for. Key Features: Total Tab Control: Instantly destroys any new tabs or windows spawned by websites without your permission. In-Page Overlay Annihilation: Automatically scans and permanently deletes full-screen DOM pop-ups, paywall overlays, and "subscribe now" banners before they block your screen. AdBlock Firewall: Built on Manifest V3's lightning-fast declarativeNetRequest protocol to silently block major ad networks and trackers at the network level. Precision Targeting: Choose to block everything globally, isolate and block only the specific tabs giving you trouble, or enforce strict rules on blacklisted URLs. Intelligent Exemption: Manually opening tabs (like pressing Ctrl+T or clicking links yourself) is always fully protected and allowed. How to Use: Pin the extension to your Chrome toolbar. Click the icon to open the minimal control panel. Select your preferred mode from the dropdown (Block All Tabs, Block This Tab Only, or Block Specific URLs). Click the large toggle button to activate the shield (the UI will turn neon green). Browse uninterrupted. To manage mass-blocked tabs, use the Disable All or Exempt buttons dynamically.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days+15+35.7%00.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.0.18 May 2026
1.022 Apr 2026

Details

Category
Privacy & Security
First seen
22 Apr 2026
Size
16 KB
Languages
en-GB
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
tabsstoragedeclarativeNetRequest
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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