Disable JavaScript

Adds the ability to disable JavaScript for specific sites or specific tabs. You can customize the default JS state (on or off), the disable behavior (by domain or by tab) and much more.

Disable JavaScript: Control Your Web Experience

"Disable JavaScript" is a Firefox add-on that gives users the power to decide if JavaScript should be enabled or disabled for a specific host or a specific tab. The extension offers features for setting the default JavaScript state, choosing disable behavior, using shortcuts, viewing and altering whitelisted or blacklisted domains, and adding domains manually. This adds an extra layer of control to your web browsing, enhancing individual site experiences.
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Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 36,080
-282
Rating: 4.50
(160)
Version: 2.3.2resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code: 5729229
Creation date: 2017-11-20
Weekly download count: 514
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • menus
  • contextMenus
Size: 95.12K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 393 ▼ 4
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Other platforms

Disable JavaScript (v2.3.1)
80,000 4.50 (50)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Helps disable JavaScript for specific sites
  • Useful for testing and developer purposes
  • Works flawlessly for some users
  • Can stop anti-adblockers
Cons
  • Contains malware according to several users
  • Recent versions not maintained or problematic
  • Keyboard shortcuts clash with other extensions
  • May not function properly for common sites like YouTube
Most mentioned
  • Malware concerns
  • Recent versions linked to discontinued maintenance
  • Issues with specific site functionalities
  • Keyboard shortcut problems
User reviews
Support link no longer exists, archive from other user suggests this has in fact been transferred/sold onto other parties. I noticed it wasn't working for me today anymore for some reason so I'm removing it. I would suggest to exercise extreme caution if you intend to use this addon.
by Jarxon, 2025-02-24
by Aniruddha, 2025-02-15
by Firefox user 18805576, 2025-01-29
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Disable JavaScript requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Disable JavaScript. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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