Tab Blocker
Stop Unwanted Browser Tabs
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Tired of websites hijacking your browser with unwanted tabs? Tab Blocker puts you in control. Enable it per-site, and every link stays right where you are. No tracking.
Tab Blocker stops websites from opening unwanted new tabs in Safari. You choose which sites it's active on — it does nothing until you say so.
You stay on the page you're reading. No tab explosions. No hunting through a stack of tabs to find where you were.
PER-SITE CONTROL
Tab Blocker doesn't blanket-block everything. You decide exactly which sites need it:
1. Visit any website in Safari
2. Tap the extension icon
3. Toggle blocking on for that site
4. Reload the page — done
Your preferences are saved automatically. Toggle sites off just as easily, or manage your full list from the extension popup.
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Tab Blocker has no servers, no accounts, no analytics. Your enabled-sites list is stored locally on your device using Safari's extension storage. Nothing leaves your phone. We can't see what you browse, and we don't want to.
SIMPLE SETUP
1. Install Tab Blocker
2. Go to Settings → Safari → Extensions → Tab Blocker
3. Toggle it on and set permissions
4. That's it — use the extension icon in Safari to control any site
PERFECT FOR
- News sites that open articles in new tabs
- Streaming sites with aggressive ad redirects
- Shopping sites that spawn popups on every click
- Any site that doesn't respect your browsing experience
Built as a native Safari Web Extension. Lightweight. No background processes. No battery drain.
The developer, Brandon Tingey, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Brandon Tingey
- Size
- 759.8 KB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Brandon Tingey