# Adaware AdBlock

> By blocking annoying ads and nosy trackers, Adaware AdBlock nearly doubles your browsing speed! And with the most robust antivirus-level cloud-scanning technology of any ad blocker on the market, you’ll be safe from the latest cyber-threats.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ad-aware-ad-block](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ad-aware-ad-block)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ad-aware-ad-block`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Adaware
- **Category:** privacy-security,appearance
- **Daily users:** 8,619
- **Weekly downloads:** 140
- **Rating:** 3.86 / 5 (69 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-06-26
- **First published:** 2016-05-13
- **Size:** 3.67 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ad-aware-ad-block/)
- **Website:** [http://adaware.com/faq/adaware%20ad%20block](http://adaware.com/faq/adaware%20ad%20block)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ad-aware-ad-block/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ad-aware-ad-block/privacy/)

## Description

Adaware AdBlock is the fastest and safest ad blocker designed to enhance your browsing experience. By blocking annoying banner ads, pop-ups, and video ads, as well as protecting your privacy by hiding your digital footprint, it nearly doubles your browsing speed. Using the most robust antivirus-level cloud-scanning technology, it safeguards you from the latest cyber threats in real time, ensuring safe and uninterrupted browsing.

Additional features include the ability to whitelist your favorite YouTube channels to support content creators, and efficient filtering that outperforms other ad blockers in speed and security. Experience peaceful browsing with Adaware AdBlock's powerful ad and tracker blocking combined with advanced web protection.

## Rankings

- #855 — Overall
- #129 — Appearance
- #190 — Privacy & Security
- #5 — antivirus
- #14 — ad-blocking
- #18 — adblock

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `dns`
- `menus`
- `privacy`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `unlimitedStorage`
- `webNavigation`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `*`
- `easylist.to`
- `*.fanboy.co.nz`
- `filterlists.com`
- `forums.lanik.us`
- `github.com`
- `*.github.io`
- `*.letsblock.it`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users generally find Adaware AdBlock effective and lightweight for blocking ads. However, some express frustration with the add-on blocking content they wish to access and criticize it for unnecessary bloat and clutter compared to alternatives like uBlock Origin.

### Pros

- Effective at blocking ads
- Lightweight and easy to use
- Works well as an ad blocker

### Cons

- Unwanted blocking of content causing user frustration
- Too much bloat and unnecessary clutter in the add-on

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ad-aware-ad-block)