Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker

Hide those pesky promoted Reddit ads that look like human posts!

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Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker is a simple yet effective Chrome extension designed to automatically eliminate promoted posts on Reddit, including both the new and old layouts. This tool helps users enjoy a cleaner and ad-free browsing experience by removing ads that appear like regular posts, thereby saving effort and distraction when navigating the site.

The extension respects privacy by performing all ad detection locally on your device without tracking any personal data or browsing history. Regular updates ensure compatibility with Reddit's evolving platform, such as the adoption of manifest v3 and support for old.reddit.com. Users can support the free extension through donations. It offers a straightforward way to enhance Reddit browsing by focusing purely on content without disruptive promoted posts.

Privacy & Security Productivity Utilities

By:: MockeryDev
Users:: 10,000+
Rating:: 4.84
(77)
Version:: 1.4 (Last updated: 2024-02-28)
Creation date:: 2019-09-03
Risk:: Moderate risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Host permissions:: *://www.reddit.com/*
*://old.reddit.com/*
Size:: 29.27K
Email:: mo*****@gmail.com
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: 2 days ago

Ranking

# 7,025 ▼ 1

Other rankings

#3096 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 4

#6 in reddit keyword 46 ▼ 1

#29 in ad-blocking keyword 96 ▼ 1

#30 in ads keyword 82

#34 in block ads keyword 97 ▼ 2

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User reviews

The Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker Chrome extension is praised for effectively removing promoted ads on Reddit, working seamlessly on both old and new Reddit layouts with minimal design. Users appreciate its instant activation and consistent performance. However, common issues include residual blank spaces where ads were, inability to block ads within comments, occasional audio from hidden ads playing, and inconsistent performance with newer Reddit versions. Despite minor flaws, it remains a favored tool to enhance Reddit browsing by eliminating intrusive promoted content.

Pros

Effectively blocks promoted ads on Reddit, significantly improving user experience.
Works well on both old and new Reddit interfaces.
Simple and minimalistic design that does not complicate user experience.
Installs and begins working instantly, requiring no complex setup.
Consistently receives positive feedback for reliability and performance.

Cons

Does not remove the blank space left where ads used to appear, affecting page layout aesthetics.
Does not block promoted ads within the comments section.
Some reports indicate that audio from ads may still play even if the visual ad is hidden.
May not work on the newest Reddit versions or rolling updates (e.g., "new new" version as of spring 2024).
In some instances, users report it stops working or fails to block ads completely.

Recent reviews

few minutes into using it and i already love it, before that 1/4 of the posts i saw were ads - thats crazy, thank you

Karol Workowski, 2025-04-18

Worked instantly

Nicholas Carlson, 2025-04-11

Works beautifully.

Foxius, 2025-03-17

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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