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Better Pop Up Blocker 2 for Chrome — Ultimate Guide & Setup Tips—

What is Better Pop Up Blocker 2?

Better Pop Up Blocker 2 is a Chrome extension designed to stop intrusive pop-ups, overlays, and unwanted tab redirects while you browse. It focuses on customizable blocking rules and minimal false positives, giving you more control than Chrome’s built-in blocker.

Why use it?

• Blocks a wider range of pop-ups and overlays than default settings.
• Offers per-site customization so you can allow pop-ups where needed.
• Lightweight and designed to have minimal impact on browser speed.
• Provides easy-to-access controls in the toolbar for quick adjustments.

Key features

• Per-site blocking/allowing controls.
• Automatic detection of common pop-up patterns (new windows, overlays, timed pop-ups).
• Whitelisting and blacklisting support.
• Option to hide or remove annoying cookie banners or consent overlays (when supported).
• Simple on/off toggle from the toolbar.

Installation and initial setup

1. Open Chrome and go to the Chrome Web Store.
2. Search for “Better Pop Up Blocker 2” and click the extension in results.
3. Click “Add to Chrome” and confirm by selecting “Add extension”.
4. After installation, an icon appears in the toolbar — click it to open the extension menu.
5. Allow necessary permissions if prompted (these are usually required to scan pages for pop-ups and apply blocking rules).

Recommended settings

• Enable automatic blocking for new windows and overlays.
• Turn on “per-site rules” so you can quickly whitelist trusted sites.
• Enable cookie/banner hiding only if you are comfortable with the extension modifying page elements.
• Keep notifications disabled unless you want live alerts about blocked items.

How to whitelist a site

1. Visit the site you want to allow pop-ups on.
2. Click the extension icon.
3. Select “Allow pop-ups on this site” (or add the site to the whitelist in settings).
4. Reload the page to apply changes.

Troubleshooting common issues

• If a site breaks after enabling the extension, try disabling the overlay removal feature for that site or temporarily turn off the extension.
• If you still see pop-ups, ensure Chrome’s built-in pop-up blocker isn’t conflicting—try toggling it off then back on.
• Clear cache and cookies if redirects persist.
• Make sure the extension is up to date via chrome://extensions.

Privacy and permissions

Better Pop Up Blocker 2 requires permissions to read and change data on websites you visit to identify and block pop-ups. It should not collect or transmit personal browsing data—check the extension’s privacy policy before installing.

Alternatives to consider

Final tips

• Use per-site whitelisting rather than global allowance to maintain protection while keeping necessary functionality.
• Combine with a reputable ad/privacy blocker for broader protection.
• Regularly review and prune your whitelist to avoid over-permissive settings.