Pop Up Blocker Test

Miscellaneous Popup Blocker Testing

This pop up blocker test includes a variety of checks that use uncommon methods to open pop up windows. The Floating Pop up blocker test isn't really a pop up and therefore can not be blocked by a pop up blocker.  These tests are included because a large number of sites are now using these difficult or "un-blockable" pop ups.  For scoring purposes, use the first two tests. Pop up blocker test (timed) - This pop up blocker test launches a new window every 5 seconds. Because this pop up is automatically launched at specific intervals, your pop up blocker may not block some of them. Let the window remain open for 20 to 30 seconds before you close it. Your pop up blocker should close every one of the pop ups that load.

Pop up blocker test (mouse-over) - This test opens a pop up every time you move your mouse over a link. Your pop up blocker should know that you did not request this popup and should be smart enough to detect it.

Flash Popup - An example of a Flash Popup for visitors wishing to test their software for Flash Advertisments

Pop up blocker test (floating)   - This test opens a floating popup window, which is not a real browser window, but an HTML object that can contain images, text, links, etc.

• This floating popup is what unethical popup testing sites use to make you believe your popup stopper software is not working.
• Some popup test sites are actually owned by popup stopper developers who use these non-blockable popups to fail your popup stopper. The idea is to recommend a pop up blocker that 'works' without letting you know it's really their product!
• If you suspect this trickery, run your pop up blocker through this test to verify their popup blocking software is really all it claims to be.

Annoying  - Not a popup, but it can be very annoying. Some popup blockers will prevent the screen from moving around.