Merlin
Star ad blocker

Star ad blocker

Star ad blocker - extremely easy-to-use ad blocker. Defaults to the maximum efficiency.

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What is Star ad blocker?

Star ad blocker is an Edge add-on that blocks ads including banners, video ads, pre-roll, context ads, and popup ads. It offers performant ad-blocking functionality with good defaults and the ability to whitelist specific pages if needed. Please note that running multiple ad blockers in a single browser can increase resource consumption.

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This add-on was removed from Edge Add-on Store on 2022-08-29
Users: 1,969
Rating: 4.50 (13)
Version: 2.4.3 (Last updated: 2021-12-27)
Creation date: 2021-12-27
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • privacy
  • storage
  • tabs
  • unlimitedStorage
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 3.34M
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Not available on Firefox
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Summary
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Star ad blocker blocks ads across the web - banners, video ads, pre-roll, context ads, popup ads.

Features: ✰ Performant ad-blocking functionality ✰ Good defaults: adblocking filters are enabled using your geographical location ✰ Whitelist: if you have issues you can disable the ad blocker on some page

Please note: running multiple ad blockers in a single browser lead to increased consumption of resources, can drain your battery, etc. Please run only one ad blocker.

User reviews
it works but will also download a browser hijacker with it not their fault just a security issue
by Caleb, 2022-04-19
This adblocker only targets banner ads. However, it is very effective.
by Lunan, 2021-12-02
I appreciate this ad blocker, it works very well.
by Jonathan, 2021-09-23
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Safety
Risk impact

Star ad blocker is not very risky to use and it requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Avoid installing this add-on unless you absolutely trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood

Star ad blocker may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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