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Redirect Blocker Chrome extension

This Redirect Blocker – Stop Redirects & Popups extension blocks redirects, pop-ups and tracking scripts in one lightweight tool, positioned around privacy rather than heavy ad-filter lists. It's best for people who want fast, simple protection without a bulky ad blocker. The catch: it's positioned as lightweight, so it may cover less ground than a full-featured ad and tracker blocker.

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

Last checked September 26, 2026 against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

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Pros

free to install
combines redirect, pop-up and tracking blocking in one tool
described as lightweight and privacy-first
works instantly with no configuration needed

Cons

lightweight design may mean a narrower filter list than dedicated ad blockers
no visible settings shown for fine-tuning what gets blocked
needs permission to monitor pages and requests to block tracking and redirects

Best for

blocking unwanted redirects, pop-ups and tracking together
users who want a lightweight, privacy-focused blocker
fast setup with no configuration

Skip it if

users who need a comprehensive ad-blocking filter list
sites with legitimate pop-ups you rely on, which a blocker might also catch

Key features

blocks automatic page redirects
blocks pop-up windows
blocks tracking scripts
lightweight, privacy-first design with instant activation

What this Redirect Blocker does

This extension blocks three things at once: automatic redirects, pop-up windows, and tracking scripts. It's built to work instantly after installation without any setup, positioning itself as a lightweight, privacy-first alternative to bulkier ad-blocking suites.

Redirect Blocker free vs paid

The extension is free to install with no listed paid tier. There's no account or subscription; you install it and blocking starts right away.

Is this Redirect Blocker safe?

To block redirects, pop-ups and tracking, it needs permission to monitor page requests and navigation, which is required for this kind of tool to function. It doesn't ask for an account or login. As with any request-monitoring extension, install it only from the official Chrome Web Store listing.

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Redirect Blocker: FAQs

Is this Redirect Blocker free?

Yes, it's free to install with no subscription or paid tier.

Is Redirect Blocker safe to use?

It needs permission to monitor page requests and navigation to block redirects, pop-ups and tracking, which is what it's built to do. Install it from the official Chrome Web Store listing.

How do I use Redirect Blocker?

Install it and pin it to your toolbar; blocking of redirects, pop-ups and tracking starts instantly with no setup needed.

What makes this Redirect Blocker different?

It combines redirect, pop-up and tracking blocking in one lightweight, privacy-first tool rather than a single-purpose blocker.

What are Redirect Blocker alternatives?

Full-featured ad blockers with larger filter lists cover more ground but are heavier than this lightweight option.

Does Redirect Blocker block tracking scripts too?

Yes, it's described as blocking tracking alongside redirects and pop-ups.

Does Redirect Blocker need an account?

No, there's no sign-up or login required.

Is Redirect Blocker resource-heavy?

It's marketed as lightweight and fast, designed to run without noticeably slowing down your browsing.

Can I customize what Redirect Blocker blocks?

Its listing doesn't show settings for fine-tuning individual categories, so it applies redirect, pop-up, and tracking blocking as one fixed set rather than letting you toggle each type on or off separately.

Could Redirect Blocker block pop-ups I actually want, like a payment window?

It's possible. Since it blocks pop-ups broadly rather than by an allowlist of trusted sites, a legitimate pop-up you rely on, such as one from a payment or login flow, could get caught by the same blocking as an unwanted one.