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Ganesha. A simple way to stop any website from opening new tabs.
If you are tired of sites spawning surprise tabs, redirecting you without asking, or opening hidden links in the background, this extension gives you firm control. The purpose is very clear. It blocks every new tab attempt made by any website.
What it does
Blocks all new tab openings Any call to window.open, any link that tries to open in a new tab, and any form submit that attempts to launch a separate tab is stopped instantly.
Works on every frame The protection covers iframes, embedded widgets, ad components, and popups created by scripts.
One click toggle Click the Ganesha icon to switch blocking on or off. The icon changes color so you always know your current state.
In page alerts A small toast appears whenever you toggle the state, so you do not have to guess whether the protection is active.
How to use it
Install the extension
Allow the site access permission for all sites
Click the icon to turn blocking on
Browse normally
When blocking is on, all new tabs are prevented. If a site needs to open a tab for a valid reason, turn the extension off for a moment, complete your task, and turn it back on.
Why people use Ganesha
Unwanted tabs break your focus, slow your work, and sometimes feel unsafe. Ganesha removes that noise and gives you a cleaner and calmer browsing experience. One purpose. One job. It does it reliably.