# Adaptive Ad Blocker Smart Shield

> Smart ad blocker that adapts per site to remove ads without breaking pages.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `adaptive-ad-blocker`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ghost
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-06
- **First published:** 2026-04-02
- **Size:** 814 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adaptive-ad-blocker/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adaptive-ad-blocker/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adaptive-ad-blocker/privacy/)

## Description

Adaptive Ad Blocker is a next-generation ad blocker that not only removes ads — but intelligently adapts to each website to prevent breakage.

Unlike traditional blockers, it dynamically switches between blocking modes to keep pages working smoothly while still removing intrusive ads.

✨ Key Features

• Smart Mode Switching — Automatically adjusts blocking level per site
• No Page Reload Switching — Change modes instantly without disruption
• Auto-Healing Pages — Fixes broken layouts caused by aggressive blocking
• YouTube Ad Handling — Skips or speeds through ads smoothly
• Per-Site Control — Pause or customize behavior for any website
• Real-Time Stats — See ads blocked on this page and all-time
• Lightweight & Fast — Minimal performance impact  

🎯 Built for users who want:
- Strong ad blocking
- Zero broken websites
- Full control when needed  

No tracking. No data collection. Just clean browsing.

## Rankings

- #147,680 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `activeTab`
- `tabs`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `webNavigation`
- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`
- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/adaptive-ad-blocker)