how do I prevent pops in FF63.0.3?
I have used Firefox for years and have never had a problem blocking pop-up window. Recently CBS,ABC and CNN dot coms all have been showing popups when articles are opened. I have Options>Privacy and Security>Block Pop-up Windows checked with no exceptions. That seems to have done the job until just a few weeks ago.
Has there been some change in those sites or perhaps in Firefox itself?
Thank you.
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Go to the Mozilla Add-ons Web Page {web Link} (There’s a lot of good stuff here) and search for a good ad / pop-up blocker.
Thank you.
Yes but why would I need an add-on to do what FF has always done by itself until just recently? Is it a FF bug?
Yes, Firefox does have that. But the add-ons make it stronger.
Firefox is only updated once in a while, while the blocking add-ons get updates continuously.
Hello JGIL01,
In addition to the above - would you please read this article, especially where it says "Blocking pop-ups doesn't always work" :
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/pop-blocker-settings-exceptions-troubleshooting
Maybe you'd like to give this add-on a try :
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/popup-blocker-ultimate/