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Less intrusive pop-up blocker

Build a Chrome extension that blocks pop-ups more selectively, allowing useful ones.

Why now

Existing blockers are too aggressive, frustrating users by blocking legitimate pop-ups.

Who for
Power web users
Business model
Freemium subscriptions
Effort
A few weeks

Current pop-up blockers often block too much, disrupting workflows on sites that rely on pop-ups for essential functions like login forms or help dialogs.

Create a blocker with customizable rules that allows users to define which pop-ups to keep, based on domain or content type.

Monetize through a freemium model where basic blocking is free, but advanced rules and whitelisting require a pro version.

Start with simple domain-based rules and expand to AI-based content filtering later.

The biggest risk is that browser updates might break the extension's functionality or that users won't see enough value to pay for advanced features.

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