Element Remover

Chrome Extension • Productivity Tool

Element Remover is a Chrome extension that allows you to remove elements from web pages by CSS selectors. Perfect for cleaning up cluttered websites, removing ads, or hiding unwanted content with one-click removal.

Screenshots

Element Remover Extension - Popup Interface
Element Remover Extension - Selector Management

Features

  • •One-click removal: Click the extension icon to instantly remove matching elements
  • •Iframe support: Removes elements from the main page and all accessible iframes
  • •Selector management: Right-click the icon → "Manage Selectors" to add/edit selectors
  • •Permanent storage: Selectors are synced across all your Chrome instances
  • •Multiple selectors: Add, edit, and remove multiple selectors

Installation

  1. Download or clone the repository from GitHub
  2. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
  3. Enable "Developer mode" (toggle in the top right)
  4. Click "Load unpacked"
  5. Select the folder containing this extension

How to Use

Quick Removal

Click the extension icon on any page to instantly remove all elements matching your saved selectors.

Managing Selectors

  1. Right-click the extension icon in the toolbar
  2. Select "Manage Selectors" from the context menu
  3. The popup will open showing your saved selectors
  4. To add a new selector, click "Add Selector"
  5. To edit a selector, modify the text in the input field
  6. To remove a selector from the list, click the "Remove" button next to it
  7. Click "Remove Elements Now" to test removal from the current page

Selector Format

You can use any valid CSS selector:

  • Class: .class-name
  • ID: #element-id
  • Tag: div
  • Combined: div.class-name#id
  • Attribute: [data-attribute="value"]

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 30, 2025

Element Remover is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how the extension handles your data.

Data Collection

Element Remover does not collect, transmit, or store any personal information. The extension operates entirely locally on your device.

Local Storage

The extension uses Chrome's local storage API to save your CSS selectors. This data is:

  • Stored locally on your device
  • Synced across your Chrome instances (if Chrome Sync is enabled)
  • Never transmitted to external servers
  • Never shared with third parties

Permissions

Element Remover requires the following permissions:

  • storage: To save your CSS selectors locally
  • activeTab: To access the current tab and remove elements
  • scripting: To inject scripts that remove elements from web pages
  • contextMenus: To provide the right-click menu option

The extension only accesses web pages when you explicitly click the extension icon or use the context menu. It does not access any pages automatically.

Third-Party Services

Element Remover does not use any third-party analytics, tracking, or data collection services. The extension is completely self-contained and does not communicate with any external servers.

Open Source

Element Remover is open source. The complete source code is available on GitHub for review. You can verify that the extension does not collect or transmit any data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at ali@alihesari.com

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