Who is Popupblocker for?

Popupblocker is a consumer product built for firefox users who want to block intrusive pop-ups.

Is Popupblocker free?

Yes — Popupblocker is free to use.

What platforms does Popupblocker run on?

Popupblocker runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Is Popupblocker still active?

Unverified. Popupblocker has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to Popupblocker?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Strict Pop-up Blocker, AdBlock Detector Bypass, and AD Blocker add-on.

Who makes Popupblocker?

Popupblocker is developed by Joofthan.

How long has Popupblocker been around?

Popupblocker first shipped in 2017.

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Popupblocker

Name: Popupblocker
Author: Joofthan

mozilla.orgBrowser DevTools & extensions

Popupblocker is a Firefox browser extension that prevents websites from opening unwanted windows and tabs. It provides smart and block-all modes, configurable blacklist and whitelist rules, and separate controls for windows and tabs.

FreeWebEmbeddable

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Overview

8 features

In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, Popupblocker takes a focused approach. It focuses on preventing websites from opening unwanted pop-up windows and tabs while browsing. It is built as a consumer product for firefox users who want to block intrusive pop-ups. Popupblocker costs nothing to use. Popupblocker is available on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Behind Popupblocker is Joofthan, and it first shipped in 2017. Among its 8 catalogued features are popup blocking, tab blocking, and smart mode. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Popup blocking
Tab blocking
Smart mode
Block-all mode
Blacklist rules
Whitelist rules
Window controls
Tab controls

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddable

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSPrivacy Policy Terms of ServiceFree tierMulti-languageStore-verified publisher

Legal

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed8 Sept · 11:33 UTC
Popupblocker verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about Popupblocker

What is Popupblocker?: Popupblocker focuses on preventing websites from opening unwanted pop-up windows and tabs while browsing. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is Popupblocker for?: Popupblocker is a consumer product built for firefox users who want to block intrusive pop-ups.
Is Popupblocker free?: Yes — Popupblocker is free to use.
What platforms does Popupblocker run on?: Popupblocker runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is Popupblocker still active?: Unverified. Popupblocker has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to Popupblocker?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Strict Pop-up Blocker, AdBlock Detector Bypass, and AD Blocker add-on.Strict Pop-up Blocker AdBlock Detector Bypass AD Blocker add-on
Who makes Popupblocker?: Popupblocker is developed by Joofthan.
How long has Popupblocker been around?: Popupblocker first shipped in 2017.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
First seen: 8 Sept 2026
Built for: Firefox users who want to block intrusive pop-ups
Model: B2C
Solves: Preventing websites from opening unwanted pop-up windows and tabs while browsing.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: popupblockerall

Developer

Joofthan

Index record

Indexed: 8 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 8 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: popupblocker-mozilla-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 8 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 8 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/popupblockerall

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