Element Blocker

Block popups, banners, chat widgets, notification bars, and more from appearing on any website.

Element Blocker: Simplify Your Browsing Experience

"Element Blocker" is a handy Firefox extension empowering users with the ability to personalize their browsing. With a simple click, users can add any disrupting web elements such as popups, banners and notification bars to the block list, enhancing the cleanliness and readability of the webpage. Features include viewing how many elements have been blocked, the ability to pause or resume blocking, and the option to clear all blocked elements for a specific website. Manage your blocked entities efficiently with a comprehensive list, allowing individual deletions as needed."

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 2,269
-17
Rating: 4.47
(85)
Version: 2.1 (Last updated: 2022-08-22)
Version code: 5448117
Creation date: 2019-03-29
Weekly download count: 56
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 24.41K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
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
  • Easy to use and simple interface
  • Effective in blocking unwanted elements
  • Works well in combination with other extensions
  • Customizable blocking options for specific sites
  • Helps users focus by removing distractions
Cons
  • Lacks comprehensive instructions for new users
  • Issues with elements reappearing after blocking
  • No on/off toggle for quicker usage
  • Cannot edit blocked elements easily
  • Limited ability to block elements per specific URL
Most mentioned
  • Need for better instructions on how to use
  • Reappearance of blocked elements on pages
  • Desire for keyboard shortcuts and easier toggling features
  • Customization options for setting specific block rules
  • Requests for the ability to edit blocked elements
User reviews
Thank you. Simple and easy add.
by Boda Zax, 2025-02-14


Amazing, exactly what lots of people need to concentrate better, I use it in combo with Unhook, so block everything Unhook can't and got a perfect result, I recommend you to do the same. Good day!
by Noname, 2025-01-13
View all user reviews

Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
  • Critical ****** ****** ** *** ********* ****** * *********** ******** **** ** ** *** ******* *** ****** **** **** *** ******* *****
  • High ******* ******* **** *** ****** ***** *** ***** ** ******* **** ********* ********* ** * *********** *****
  • Low ******* ****** ** *** ********* ********
Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
  • Low **** ********* *** ******* **** **** * ****** **** ***** ******** *** **** ****** ** ** ****** *** *****
  • Low **** ********* *** ***** **** **** * ****** **** ***** ********** *** **** ****** ** ** ****** *** *****
  • Good **** ********* *** **** **** *******
Upgrade to see full risk analysis details