Compare Edge add-ons: AdBlock — best ad blocker vs Avast Online Security & Privacy

Stats AdBlock — best ad blocker AdBlock — best ad blocker Avast Online Security & Privacy Avast Online Security & Privacy
User count 18,260,490 2,730,851
Average rating 4.10 4.70
Rating count 1,252 1,046
Last updated 2024-04-09 2022-11-15
Size 4.35M 1.98M
Version 5.22.0 22.11.173
Short description
Block ads and pop-ups on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and your favorite websites. Avast browser security and web reputation plugin.
Full summary

Block pop-ups and intrusive ads effortlessly across YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and your favorite websites with AdBlock – the ad blocker trusted by over 60 million users worldwide. As the leading ad-blocking solution, AdBlock gives you a better browsing experience and more control over your online privacy.

Key free features: Comprehensive ad-blocking: Say goodbye to disruptive pop-ups, banners, and video ads on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and more, enhancing your browsing experience while boosting productivity.

Privacy protection: AdBlock can disable third-party tracking to make it more difficult for advertisers to track your behavior as you browse.

Enhanced security: Browse safely when you reduce malicious ads containing malware and scams from compromising your device, providing peace of mind while exploring the web.

Improved performance: Enjoy faster page load times and a smoother internet experience by eliminating bandwidth-consuming ads, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced data consumption.

Customization options: Tailor your ad-blocking preferences with advanced filters, allowlists, and dark mode, empowering you to personalize your browsing environment and optimize your online experience.

Friendly support: Get fast and reliable support from the dedicated AdBlock team and access a robust Help Center for assistance with any queries or issues, ensuring a hassle-free experience for users.

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Secure your Microsoft Edge browser against real-time online threats, trackers, and scams.

Browse with confidence using Avast Online Security & Privacy. We’ll check every site you visit, from Facebook to your bank, so nothing puts you or your data at risk. Join a growing community of 400 million Avast users.

• Identify and block phishing sites trying to steal your data. • Quickly check the risk rating of any website just by hovering over the link. • Block invasive tracking cookies that collect data on your browsing activities. • Block online advertising and remove your details from advertisers’ databases. • Optimize your privacy preferences and settings across your favorite online platforms. • Automatically ask sites to stop tracking you and selling your data. Learn more at https://globalprivacycontrol.org.

The data we collect includes: • URL - to check if the website is safe or not • Usage data - to measure the user’s behavior on the interface and understand how the user interacts with the extension • Internal extension identifier (GUID) - to distinguish unique malware hits, to measure product telemetry and calculate aggregated statistics

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