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NoScript Extension

This cluster centers on discussions of the NoScript browser extension, its use for blocking JavaScript to improve web security and privacy, user experiences, and comparisons to alternatives like uBlock.

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Sample Comments

brador • Nov 17, 2011 • View on HN

Would using noScript with firefox work?

cyberpro007 • Jan 26, 2021 • View on HN

Doesn't NoScript do the same job?

kevin_thibedeau • Jan 15, 2026 • View on HN

NoScript gets you part way there.

antsar • Sep 17, 2015 • View on HN

Speaking as someone who has NoScript installed... you are sadly correct.

calvinmorrison • Jul 12, 2019 • View on HN

Install NoScript, never look back.

singularity2001 • Nov 29, 2017 • View on HN

This is somewhat moot as (c) you can disable NoScript on certain pages

bee_rider • Feb 23, 2024 • View on HN

I run noscript and try to be selective about which pages I enable.

adrianN • Jul 12, 2019 • View on HN

NoScript works very well for me.

123jay7 • Jun 7, 2017 • View on HN

Does NoScript have use cases other than blocking JS?

TheKarateKid • Jul 28, 2019 • View on HN

Ad blockers block specific things - NoScript blocks all JS. It’s really not an acceptable alternative.