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How do I block websites, even when other sites reference them?

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Ed.Ferris
Ed.Ferris

I lose a lot of time while sites I want to use are reading ads or other garbage from doubleclick.net, scorecardresearch.com, flashtalking.com, and others. The small box above the Start button shows that is happening. How do I prevent Firefox from connecting to these unwanted sites when a webpage requests them? I just installed the Leech add-on and it doesn't stop them.

I lose a lot of time while sites I want to use are reading ads or other garbage from doubleclick.net, scorecardresearch.com, flashtalking.com, and others. The small box above the Start button shows that is happening. How do I prevent Firefox from connecting to these unwanted sites when a webpage requests them? I just installed the Leech add-on and it doesn't stop them.

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Try this extension:

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cor-el
cor-el
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Try this extension:

FredMcD
FredMcD

There is also; BlockSite {web link} BlockSite is an extension, which automagically blocks websites of your choice. Additionally, this extension will disable all hyperlinks to these websites, by just displaying the link text without the clicking functionality.

Adblock Plus {web link} Blocks annoying video ads on YouTube, Facebook ads, banners and much more. Adblock Plus blocks all annoying ads, and supports websites by not blocking unobtrusive ads by default (configurable).

Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon {web link} Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon extends the blocking functionality of Adblock Plus to those annoying pop-up windows that open on mouse clicks and other user actions.

Forum; Adblock Plus Homepage {web link}