What Block Up Popper is and why you might want to disable it
Block Up Popper is a browser extension that stops pop-up windows from opening when you visit websites. It works by intercepting pop-up requests before they reach your screen. If you installed it yourself, you probably wanted the quiet browsing experience it provides. But sometimes the same blocking that protects you also stops pop-ups you actually need — like login windows, file download prompts, or forms that open in new tabs.
Disabling Block Up Popper is straightforward and takes less than a minute. You can turn it off entirely, remove it completely, or keep it installed but pause it just for websites where you need pop-ups to work. The method depends on which browser you use and whether you want to disable it temporarily or permanently.
Key Takeaways
- Block Up Popper can be disabled, paused, or removed entirely depending on your browser and how long you want the change to last.
- In Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari, you can disable the extension through the extensions menu without uninstalling it.
- If a website needs pop-ups to work, you can add that site to an allowlist so Block Up Popper stops blocking only there.
- Removing the extension entirely takes the same steps as disabling it, but you will need to reinstall it if you change your mind later.
Disable Block Up Popper in Chrome
Open Chrome and click the puzzle-piece icon in the top right corner of your browser window. This icon shows all your installed extensions. Find Block Up Popper in the list and click the toggle switch next to it to turn it off. The switch will turn gray when the extension is disabled.
If you do not see the puzzle-piece icon, click the three vertical dots in the top right corner, select Extensions, then click Manage extensions. Find Block Up Popper and toggle it off. To remove it entirely instead of just disabling it, click the trash icon next to the extension name.
Disable Block Up Popper in Firefox
Click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner of Firefox and select Add-ons and themes. On the left side, click Extensions. Find Block Up Popper in the list and click the toggle switch next to it to disable it. The switch will turn gray.
To remove the extension entirely, click the three dots next to Block Up Popper and select Remove. If you change your mind later, you can reinstall it from the Firefox Add-ons page.
Disable Block Up Popper in Edge
Click the three dots in the top right corner of Edge and select Extensions. Click Manage extensions. Find Block Up Popper and toggle the switch next to it to turn it off. The switch will turn gray when disabled.
To remove it completely, click the trash icon next to the extension name. You can also click the extension name itself to open its settings page, where you may find additional options like adding websites to an allowlist if Block Up Popper has that feature.
Disable Block Up Popper in Safari
Click Safari in the menu bar at the top of your screen and select Settings. Click the Extensions tab. Find Block Up Popper in the list on the left and click it. Uncheck the box next to Enable this extension to turn it off.
To remove it entirely, click Block Up Popper in the list and click the Uninstall button. If you only want to disable it temporarily, leaving it unchecked is enough — you can re-enable it anytime by checking the box again.
Add a website to Block Up Popper's allowlist instead of disabling it
If you only need pop-ups to work on one or two websites, you can keep Block Up Popper running everywhere else and just pause it for those sites. Open the extension's settings by clicking its icon in your browser toolbar. Look for an option called Allowlist, Whitelist, or Exceptions.
Type the website address (for example, example.com) into the field and save. Block Up Popper will stop blocking pop-ups on that site while continuing to block them everywhere else. This approach keeps your protection active on most sites while letting you use pop-ups where you need them.
Re-enable Block Up Popper after disabling it
If you disabled the extension and want to turn it back on, follow the same steps you used to disable it — just click the toggle switch again. The switch will turn blue or colored, showing the extension is active again. This works the same way in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.
If you removed the extension entirely and want to reinstall it, go to your browser's extension store (Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons, Microsoft Edge Add-ons, or Safari App Store), search for Block Up Popper, and click the install button. Your previous settings may or may not be restored depending on whether you were signed into your browser account when you removed it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will disabling Block Up Popper slow down my browser?
No. Disabling an extension removes the small amount of processing power it uses, but the difference is too small to notice. Your browser will run the same speed whether Block Up Popper is on or off.
Can I disable Block Up Popper for just one website without removing it?
Yes, if the extension has an allowlist feature. Open Block Up Popper's settings, find the allowlist or exceptions section, and add the website address. Block Up Popper will stop blocking pop-ups only on that site. If your version does not have this feature, you can disable the entire extension temporarily and re-enable it when you are done.
What happens to my other extensions if I disable Block Up Popper?
Nothing. Disabling one extension does not affect any others. All your other extensions will continue working normally.
If I remove Block Up Popper, will pop-ups come back?
Pop-ups may return, depending on whether your browser has built-in pop-up blocking. Most modern browsers block pop-ups by default, so you will still have some protection even without Block Up Popper. Removing the extension just removes that specific tool.