Submit

Browse every extension by category.

All categories

Start from the job you need done.

All use cases

Starter kits for the way you work.

All professions

Extensions that upgrade the sites you already use.

All websites

Side-by-side verdicts and honest alternatives.

All comparisons

Free, single-page tools. No sign-up, most run right in your browser.

Chrome & browser
Privacy tests
Developer utilities
Images & media
Website inspector
Device checks
AI & productivity
All free tools

How-tos, safety explainers and data studies.

All guides
Submit an extension

↑↓ move · ↵ open · Tab filter · Esc close

Block Redirects Chrome extension

Block Redirects intercepts unwanted automatic redirects, the kind that bounce you to ads or unrelated pages without clicking anything. It's best for people who keep landing on spammy redirect pages while browsing. The catch: overly aggressive redirect blocking can occasionally interfere with legitimate site behavior, so per-site control matters.

  • PriceFree
  • CategorySecurity & Privacy
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
  • ✓No account needed

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

Add to Chrome See alternatives

Pros

  • blocks unwanted automatic redirects
  • offers per-site redirect control
  • reduces exposure to spam and ad-driven redirect pages
  • focused, single-purpose tool

Cons

  • may need per-site adjustment if a legitimate redirect gets blocked
  • doesn't handle broader ad blocking or content filtering

Best for

  • stopping automatic redirects to ad or spam pages
  • people who want per-site control over redirect blocking
  • browsing sites known for aggressive pop-under redirects
  • reducing unwanted tab and page hijacking

Skip it if

  • sites that rely on legitimate redirects for login or checkout flows without per-site allowances
  • users wanting a full ad blocker (it focuses specifically on redirects)

Key features

  • automatic redirect blocking
  • per-site redirect control
  • protection against unwanted page hijacking
  • lightweight background navigation checks

What Block Redirects does

Block Redirects watches for pages that try to automatically send you somewhere else without a click, such as ad-driven pop-under redirects, and stops them before they load. It also gives you per-site controls, so you can allow redirects on sites where you trust the behavior while keeping them blocked elsewhere.

Block Redirects free vs paid

The listing describes Block Redirects as a redirect-blocking tool without mentioning a separate paid tier. Its feature set centers on blocking unwanted redirects and per-site control rather than a tiered subscription model.

Is Block Redirects safe?

To detect and stop redirects, the extension needs permission to monitor navigation events on the pages you visit. That access is what lets it intercept a redirect before it completes. Per-site controls let you limit that blocking to only the sites where you want it active.

Featured in

Guides featuring Block Redirects

Block Redirects: FAQs

Is Block Redirects free?

Yes, based on its Chrome Web Store listing, Block Redirects is available as a free redirect-blocking extension.

Is Block Redirects safe to use?

It needs permission to monitor page navigation to detect and stop redirects, which is standard for this type of tool.

How do I use the Block Redirects extension?

Install it and it blocks unwanted automatic redirects by default; use its settings to allow redirects on specific trusted sites.

Can Block Redirects be set per site?

Yes, it offers per-site redirect control so you can allow or block redirects individually by domain.

What are Block Redirects alternatives?

General ad blockers and pop-up blockers with redirect protection are common alternatives, though they often cover more than just redirects.

Why did a legitimate redirect get blocked?

Some sites use redirects for normal flows like logins; add that site to your allowed list in the extension's per-site settings.

Does Block Redirects stop pop-up ads too?

Its stated focus is automatic redirects rather than general pop-up or ad blocking, so results on other ad types may vary.

Will Block Redirects slow down my browsing?

Since it only checks for redirect behavior, it's built to run as a lightweight background check rather than a heavy content filter.

What kind of redirects does Block Redirects actually stop?

It targets automatic navigation, pages that send you somewhere else without a click, such as ad-driven pop-under redirects that hijack your browsing. Links or redirects you trigger yourself by clicking aren't affected, only the ones that fire on their own.

Can I run Block Redirects alongside a separate ad blocker?

Yes, Block Redirects only targets automatic redirects rather than ads, banners, or trackers, so pairing it with a dedicated ad blocker covers two different problems with little overlap. Each tool handles a distinct part of unwanted browsing behavior.