Have you ever encountered those irritating overlays that block your view and require you to sign up or subscribe? Say goodbye to these intrusive elements with a single click or a convenient keyboard shortcut. Behind The Overlay, a powerful
Chrome extension
, allows you to effortlessly close any overlay on any website, giving you a seamless browsing experience.
Effortless Keyboard Shortcut
With Behind The Overlay, you can take advantage of a convenient keyboard shortcut to close overlays quickly. On Windows, simply press Ctrl+Shift+X, and on MacOS, use Cmd+Shift+X. Imagine X as the universal close button that works on any website. Once you get used to this keyboard shortcut, you'll find yourself using it all the time, and you'll absolutely love it!
Features That Matter
Behind The Overlay stands out from other
extensions
with its impressive features:
Works on any website
: Unlike other extensions that rely on static lists of rules, Behind The Overlay is designed to work on any website, ensuring maximum compatibility.
No permissions required
: Rest assured, this extension does not require any unnecessary permissions to function properly.
Minimal performance impact
: Behind The Overlay operates in the background and only activates when triggered, ensuring minimal impact on your browsing experience.
Blurred backgrounds and scroll bar unlocker
: The latest version of the extension now even removes blurred backgrounds and unlocks the scroll bar, providing a comprehensive solution for an uninterrupted browsing experience.
Continuous Improvements
Behind The Overlay is constantly evolving to offer the best user experience. Recent updates include:
Better handling for the scrollbar unblocker
, thanks to valuable feedback from @ricobl on GitHub
Removal of blurred backgrounds
and improved scroll detection, thanks to the contribution of @sandsmark on GitHub
Enhanced algorithm for identifying overlays
, ensuring more accurate detection
Get Involved and Share Your Suggestions
We value your feedback and suggestions to make Behind The Overlay even better. You can reach out to us on GitHub at https://github.com/NicolaeNMV/BehindTheOverlay. Your input is greatly appreciated!
Now Available on Firefox
Behind The Overlay is not limited to Chrome. We are excited to announce that the extension is now available on Firefox as well. You can enjoy the same seamless browsing experience on your preferred browser.
My Personal Experience
As an avid user of Behind The Overlay, I can confidently say that it has become an indispensable tool in my browsing arsenal. It is incredibly satisfying to effortlessly bypass annoying overlays that hinder my browsing experience. The keyboard shortcut has become second nature to me, making the whole process quick and seamless. With its continuous improvements and a dedicated community of users, Behind The Overlay has proven itself as the go-to solution for eliminating overlays and enhancing your online experience.
Close any overlay on any website with a single click or keys.
Works on any website, no static rules required.
No permissions required, ensuring privacy.
No performance impact on browsing.
Removes blurred backgrounds and unlocks scroll bar.
4.2
342 reviews
12 Reviews For This Extension
Reviewed by Marco B - 2025-01-29 02:52:47
Has been very useful more than i can count
Reviewed by Shrey Satapathy - 2025-01-25 09:05:36
Works almost everywhere.
Reviewed by Charles Magnuson - 2024-10-01 19:40:41
I use this extension a near countless times every week. It's incredibly useful.
Reviewed by xxmexx florrio - 2024-08-12 03:34:48
Best overlay bypass, i got free infinite vpn with this by bypassing
the paywall somehow i would realy reccomend XD
Reviewed by Singh Keshav - 2024-07-18 02:29:40
Super useful.
Reviewed by Marco Stazi - 2024-06-03 07:54:25
Outstanding
Reviewed by Larry McFarlane - 2024-04-19 12:53:17
Has been working well for me over the past 5 years.
Reviewed by Matt Myers - 2024-03-14 11:21:17
When I need to use it, which isn't very often, it still works perfectly.
Reviewed by Skill seizer - 2024-02-27 03:01:35
thz worked
Reviewed by Matt Rice - 2024-01-27 05:39:12
Works fine for me 1/27/24, not sure why other people are having issues
Reviewed by Watch Party - 2024-01-10 10:36:09
This is amazing, sadly it doesn't work well or consistent enough across the internet... but the fact it exists, attempts, and does work at times is awesome! Ads, paywalls, etc...
Reviewed by Konrad - 2023-11-24 11:53:05
Was working on some websites, now it just doesn't work on any website I try. Needs an update.
Manifest
The manifest file contains thorough security measures, significantly reducing potential risks to user privacy and system security. Note: A low risk score does not necessarily imply malicious intent
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Content Script
The content scripts are well-designed with comprehensive security measures, minimizing the risk of exploitation and ensuring a secure browsing experience. Note: A low risk score does not imply malicious intent
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Permissions
The permissions requested by the extension are excessive and raise significant concerns about user privacy and data security. Note: A high risk score does not necessarily mean the extension is malicious
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Host Permissions
Host permissions are used sparingly and purposefully, with stringent controls to prevent abuse and protect user security. Note: A low risk score does not imply malicious intent
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12 Reviews For This Extension
Has been very useful more than i can count
Works almost everywhere.
I use this extension a near countless times every week. It's incredibly useful.
Best overlay bypass, i got free infinite vpn with this by bypassing the paywall somehow i would realy reccomend XD
Super useful.
Outstanding
Has been working well for me over the past 5 years.
When I need to use it, which isn't very often, it still works perfectly.
thz worked
Works fine for me 1/27/24, not sure why other people are having issues
This is amazing, sadly it doesn't work well or consistent enough across the internet... but the fact it exists, attempts, and does work at times is awesome! Ads, paywalls, etc...
Was working on some websites, now it just doesn't work on any website I try. Needs an update.