FilterGate Free PopupFilter for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffNovember 8, 2008

This pop-up blocker's middling performance keeps it from outdoing its numerous and more capable competitors. True to its name, FilterGate Free PopupFilter won't cost you a dime, but that's the most positive thing we have to say about it. In our tests, the program stopped only about half the pop-up and Flash ads we threw at it, a rather disappointing statistic. The interface is bland, but we do appreciate that the app can minimize to your system tray for quick access. This program offers most essential features for its class but doesn't provide you with anything special. You can choose to allow pop-ups by adding sites to a whitelist and specifying what types of ads to block. The log provides you with a list of quashed ads, but the app doesn't flash or emit a sound when doing its job. Downloading this free program certainly won't do any harm, but we question how much good it will really accomplish.

FilterGate Free PopupFilter for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: March 9, 2004

Latest update: November 8, 2008

Version: 5.21

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows ME
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows NT

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 184,461

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3/5

7 User Votes

nice to work with
ab damaghDecember 27, 2007
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Summary
Works great. This is a handy little filter with updates.
utahcnetdudeJanuary 27, 2006
Pros
I like the password feature and especially the adult filter. I also love the fact that you can update the filter list quite often.
Cons
none that i've seen thus far.
Summary
Allows pop ups to pass through
April 11, 2004
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Summary
The program is not everything the company claims. It allows popups to get through. The program will not remove with its uninstaller and the company does not offer support through email.
Works great
March 30, 2004
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This program works great! I have downloaded several 'popup blockers' and none worked until FilterGate. Be advised that you HAVE to read the instructions before using - clean out cache and remove spyware - for it to work properly. Using Windows 98
work just fine & the price is right
March 22, 2004
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Summary
Filtergate stops Popups, siteloads.
March 15, 2004
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Filtergate DOES stop popups.. However, it also does a fine job of blocking HTML code, returning errors in, for instance, Google and stopping <heh heh> Download.com and CNET.com from opening up. Before you asked, yes, I did exclude all three sites from filtering, and no, it didn't seem to take this in account. altogether, I rate it 2 out of 10. I would have given it a one, but ease of installation, and <heh heh> removal, were above par.
Back to the Drawing board
tehahn1March 14, 2004
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Summary
Lets in popups. And I kept getting a added toolbar popping up on my IE when I visited websites

Developer’s Description

Filter pop-ups and pop-unders, including the intrusive messenger-service ads.

PopupFilter is a free, fully functional version of the PopupFilter module from the popular FilterGate suite. PopupFilter blocks all forms of pop-ups and pop-unders, including intrusive Messenger Service ads and the new Flash-animation pop-ups. In addition to automatic blocking, you can now set up your own Allow and Block lists for more personalized control. PopupFilter does not contain any form of spyware.