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Redirect Blocker Chrome extension

This Redirect Blocker watches for pages trying to auto-redirect you somewhere else and stops the jump before it happens. It's best for people who keep landing on ad pages or scam sites they never clicked. The catch: it can't tell your intended clicks from redirects with certainty on every site, so it may occasionally need a manual override.

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

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

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Pros

  • free to install
  • focused on one problem: stopping unwanted redirects
  • runs automatically once installed, no configuration needed
  • lightweight, doesn't add a full ad-blocking filter list

Cons

  • may occasionally block a legitimate redirect along with malicious ones
  • narrower scope than full ad or tracker blockers
  • needs permission to monitor page navigation to catch redirects

Best for

  • stopping unwanted auto-redirects to ad or scam pages
  • browsing sites that are known for aggressive redirect ads
  • users who want a lightweight, single-purpose blocker

Skip it if

  • sites that rely on legitimate automatic redirects for normal navigation, which may occasionally get blocked too
  • users who need broader ad and tracker blocking beyond redirects

Key features

  • detects and stops automatic page redirects
  • runs passively in the background after install
  • no setup or configuration required
  • single-purpose, low-overhead design

What Redirect Blocker does

Redirect Blocker watches for scripts on a page that try to automatically send you to a different URL without you clicking anything, and stops that jump. This is common on sites that use aggressive ad networks, where a page tries to redirect visitors to another site as soon as it loads.

Redirect Blocker free vs paid

The extension is free to install with no listed paid tier. There's nothing to subscribe to or unlock; you install it and it works in the background.

Is Redirect Blocker safe?

To catch redirects before they happen, it needs permission to monitor page navigation and read page content. It doesn't require an account or login. As with any extension that watches your browsing activity, install it only from the official Chrome Web Store listing.

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Redirect Blocker: FAQs

Is there a paid version of Redirect Blocker?

The store listing shows it as free with no in-app purchases as of 2026-09-30.

Is it safe to install a tool that watches page navigation?

Watching navigation is how any redirect blocker works, so the access matches the job. Because it can see where pages send you, install it only from this listing (ID egmgebeelgaakhaoodlmnimbfemfgdah), since other extensions share the name Redirect Blocker.

What do I do after installing it?

Nothing is required; it starts working on its own. Pin the icon if you want to see when it stops a jump, and open it only when a page you meant to reach fails to load.

Why is a page not loading properly with Redirect Blocker on?

It may be blocking a redirect the site actually needs for normal navigation; check the extension's icon for a blocked notice and allow it if the redirect looks legitimate.

Which Redirect Blocker on the Chrome Web Store is this one?

This profile covers the listing with ID egmgebeelgaakhaoodlmnimbfemfgdah, whose description says it saves you from malicious or annoying redirects. Other extensions use the same or a near-identical name, so check the ID in the store URL before installing.

Does Redirect Blocker stop pop-ups too?

Its focus is on automatic redirects rather than pop-up windows; check the listing's current feature description for the latest scope.

Do I need to sign in or set up rules?

Neither. There is no login, and the extension needs no configuration to start working.

Does it affect page load times?

The listing describes a single-purpose tool rather than a large filter list, so overhead should be small, though we have not benchmarked it. If a site feels slower, disable the extension briefly to compare.

Is Redirect Blocker the same thing as a full ad or tracker blocker?

No, its scope is narrower: Redirect Blocker is built specifically to catch automatic page redirects rather than filter ads, trackers, or other content across the web. Pair it with a dedicated ad or tracker blocker for broader coverage.

Why does Redirect Blocker need permission to monitor my browsing navigation?

Catching a redirect before it completes means watching for navigation attempts as pages load, which is what that permission covers. It doesn't require an account or login, and the access is limited to spotting and stopping automatic jumps.