AdBlock — block ads across the web

Name: AdBlock — block ads across the web
Rating: 4.483180154029661 (290074 reviews)
Author: https://getadblock.com

Block ads on YouTube and your favorite sites for free

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AdBlock is a trusted ad blocker used by over 60 million users worldwide, designed to improve your browsing experience by blocking annoying ads across YouTube, Facebook, and your favorite websites. It provides comprehensive ad blocking that includes pop-ups, banners, and video ads, alongside strong privacy protection by disabling third-party trackers to safeguard your online behavior. With enhanced security features, AdBlock helps prevent malicious ads from compromising your device.

The extension offers customizable options such as advanced filters, allowlists, and a dark mode to tailor your ad blocking preferences. For users seeking more control, premium features include blocking additional distractions like auto-play videos, hiding cookie consent banners, syncing settings across devices, and even replacing ads with personalized images. The interface can also be customized with colorful themes to match your style.

AdBlock respects user privacy and participates in the Acceptable Ads program, allowing you to decide which ads to see or block completely. It is fully compatible with Chrome’s latest Manifest V3 updates, ensuring a smooth and secure browsing experience. With fast, dedicated support and a robust help center, AdBlock makes ad-free browsing easy and enjoyable.

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By:: https://getadblock.com
Users:: 63,000,000+
Rating:: 4.48
(290,074) 11 new ratings
Version:: 6.20.0 (Last updated: 2025-05-02)
Creation date:: 2020-07-03
Risk:: Very high risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:: alarms
contextMenus
declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
idle
notifications
scripting
storage
tabs
unlimitedStorage
webNavigation
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Host permissions:: <all_urls>
Size:: 59.27M
Email:: he*****@getadblock.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 3

Other rankings

#2 in Workflow & Planning

#1 in ad-blocking keyword 96

#1 in adblock keyword 92

#1 in adblocker keyword 94

#1 in ads keyword 82

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Publisher Change History

2024-02-21: Email was changed from he*****@getadblock.com to br*****@getadblock.com

2024-02-23: Email was changed from br*****@getadblock.com to he*****@getadblock.com

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User reviews

AdBlock is praised for effectively blocking ads on most sites and being free, enhancing browsing experience. However, it struggles significantly with YouTube ads, frequently spams users with premium upgrade popups, and occasionally opens unwanted tabs. Users also report that it may not respect whitelist exceptions and can be detected by websites, reducing its effectiveness.

Pros

Effectively blocks ads on many websites.
Free to use without mandatory payment.
Improves browsing experience by reducing ads compared to not using any extension.

Cons

Fails to block ads on YouTube; ads often still appear.
Frequently spams users with popups urging for premium purchases.
Sometimes opens new tabs without user consent, which is intrusive.
Some users report it not respecting allowed lists or whitelist settings, causing improper ad blocking.
AdBlock can be detected by some websites and may not work properly on them.

Recent reviews

müll das ist einfach deko

Romitz, 2025-05-07

It doesn't respect the allowed list anymore. This is because it forget to add || when excluding sites.

Ettore Mazza, 2025-05-05

Bloque " QUE DALLE " ils se font du fric avec la publicité de M..... !!

Gilbert Roustant, 2025-05-04

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Extension safety

Risk impact

AdBlock — block ads across the web requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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AdBlock — block ads across the web has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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