Online distractions from popups, ads, and overlays can severely affect your browsing experience. In fact, a survey has revealed that about 70% of internet users find online advertisements annoying and unpleasant. The frustration caused by too many ads is not just limited to wasting time. When you’re getting constant interruptions, it can easily break your focus, reduce your productivity, and even cause frustration. In addition to that, the dilemma of dealing with constant cookie requests can be another layer of annoyance.
But here’s an effective solution to block all these nuisances: Poper Blocker. Whether you’re dealing with pop-ups on shopping sites, banner ads on social media, or unsolicited cookie requests, this browser extension can handle all of that. It has a user-friendly interface where you can optimize your browsing environment even if you don’t have any technical experience. And the good news is that it blocks pop-ups in Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome as well. Let’s look further at the main features of this tool.
Block basic pop-ups
One of Poper Blocker’s features is the automatic blocking of basic pop-ups. These are usually the ones that open in new windows or tabs. This feature is available in the Basic section of the Control Panel and has the capability to minimize interruptions effectively while you’re browsing websites with less technical designs. Here is how to activate this pop-up blocker feature:
- Open the Poper Blocker Control Panel.
- Find the Basic section.
- Turn on the button for “Block basic popups”.
Block ads on any site
Browsing any website becomes enjoyable when Poper Blocker automatically hides endless ads. This Pro feature is highly effective in removing annoying ads (excluding video ads) across all websites. In addition to reducing distractions, it can also improve website loading times.
Follow these steps to turn it on:
- Access the Control Panel.
- Go to the Pro section.
Scroll all the way down and enable the “Block ads on any site” button.
Block advanced popups (overlays)
Advanced popups or overlays appear on the page you’re viewing and this usually obscures content. The good news is that Poper Blocker can also handle these intrusive elements. Once it’s active, it will block overlays and these will no longer interfere with your browsing.
You can enable it via these basic steps:
- Access the Control Panel.
- Look for the Basic section.
- Turn on the “Block advanced popups (overlays)” button to activate this feature.
Hide cookie requests
Cookie request popups can be constantly annoying while you’re browsing several sites. With the help of Poper Blocker, you can set an automatic blockage of these requests. But that’s not all, it can also reject cookie access so you’re actually hitting two birds with one stone.
Take note: this is located in the Pro section of the Control Panel, so if you don’t want to be interrupted by continuous cookie consent prompts, then this is the feature that you need.
Want to know how to activate it? Follow these 3 steps:
- Open the Control Panel.
- Look for the Pro section.
- Enable the button for “Hide cookie requests”.
Block ads on YouTube videos
Ads on YouTube are becoming more prominent and can definitely interrupt your viewing experience. But with the help of this Poper Blocker Pro feature, you’ll be able to watch videos and listen to music without these advertisements. Whether you’re watching tutorials, music videos, or documentaries, this feature lets you enjoy an uninterrupted YouTube experience.
Here’s how to enable it:
- Open the Control Panel.
- Navigate to the Pro section.
- Enable the “Hide ads on YouTube videos” button.
Read more: How to Block YouTube Ads
Block ads on social media
Ads on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn can also be blocked by Poper Blocker. This is one of the extension’s Pro features, which will allow you to see only the posts from users and pages that you are following. No more unnecessary or annoying ads when browsing on your favorite social platforms.
To enable this feature, follow these steps:
- Access the Control Panel.
- Go to the Pro section.
- Toggle the “Block ads on social media” button to activate this feature.
Social media content filter
This tool also has a powerful feature for social media filtering of content based on specific keywords. When this is enabled, you’ll have more control of your feed on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.
Here’s how to use and customize this feature:
- Open the Control Panel.
- Go to the Content Filter section.
- Turn on “Hide social media posts that contain a specific word.”
Here’s a tip: choose the precise words for effective filtering. For instance, entering the word “sale” will not hide “sales” so take some time to use the right words to block.
In addition, the tool also has groups categories of commonly blocked words, such as:
- Addictions
- Diet & Nutrition
- Finances & Economics
- Negativity
- Politics
- Religion
- Sports & Exercise
- Violence
Whitelisting
In contrast to blocking, whitelisting allows certain sites to display popups as needed. You see, not all pop-ups are ads or spam. In fact, a lot of trusted sites use them for legit purposes, such as:
- Important information
- Critical warnings or updates
- Answers to questions
- Other relevant content
The whitelist feature is beneficial when you trust specific sites and do not want to miss any important notifications or features that they provide.
To use it, follow these steps:
- Open the Control Panel.
- Go to the Settings section.
- Locate “Whitelist (where you allow popups and distractions)” at the top.
- Enter the site that you’d like to include in the whitelist and then click on the “Add URL” button. Repeat this specific step if you want to add another site.
Enjoy an ad-free, seamless browsing experience!
From blocking basic and advanced popups to filtering social media content, Poper Blocker has a diversity of spam and ad-blocking solutions that you can tailor and customize according to your needs. And because this extension continuously receives updates, you’re assured that you’re receiving the best functionality.
Our users often find a noticeable improvement in their productivity and most of them have reported general satisfaction since they can now browse without any disruptions. And that’s not all. This extension also addresses specific concerns like cookie requests and social media clutter, so you’re getting more than what you deserve.
So don’t let unwanted ads and pop-ups ruin your day. Try Poper Blocker today and witness the difference!
FAQs
What browsers are supported by Poper Blocker?
Poper Blocker supports Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Their suite of features is optimized for each of these browsers so you get to enjoy a consistent and efficient user experience across all of these supported platforms.
How do I turn on the blocking of basic pop-ups with Poper Blocker?
You can enable the blocking of basic pop-ups by accessing the Control Panel and going to the Basic section. When this feature is activated, no pop-ups will open in new windows or tabs so you’ll experience reduced interruptions during your browsing sessions.
Can Poper Blocker filter social media content?
Yes, Poper Blocker can hide specific posts on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter by using specific keywords. This can be configured in the Content Filter section of the Control Panel. Make sure that you block the right words to maximize its efficiency..
Is there support for removing cookie request popups?
Yes, Poper Blocker automatically blocks cookie request popups and rejects cookie access. This is found in the Pro section of the Control Panel. When it’s turned on, it will block cookie consent messages.
Can I whitelist certain websites?
Yes, you can whitelist websites to allow specific popups. This option is available in the Settings section under “Whitelist.” Adding trusted URLs here allows you to get those notifications and popups from those sites that are not blocked.