Auto Overlay Remover is a lightweight Chrome extension that automatically closes overlay popups without the need to press any buttons. Overlays, which appear on websites and mask the page content with a transparent or semitransparent background, can be frustrating for users. This extension aims to make web surfing less frustrating and more pleasant by removing most overlays without any user interaction.

Overlays have become the next generation of popup windows and can appear in various ways, such as when a website loads, after a delay, when the mouse is moved, or when something is clicked. With Auto Overlay Remover, users can add specific websites to a white list, customize timing, or use a more aggressive overlay removal method.

The extension is lightweight and requires permission to read/write for saving the white list. It also includes features like improved performance, the ability to scroll even after the overlay site disables it, and the option to save sites for delayed appearing of overlays. The latest versionincludes bug fixes, UI modifications, an improved algorithm for removing more sites with overlays, and the exclusion of "twitter" from the list of domain names.

Auto Overlay Remover is a free Chrome extension developed by gil gol. Users looking to enhance their web browsing experience by eliminating annoying overlays will find this extension to be a useful tool.