# Block the Ad!

> Block the Ad! is a powerful ad-blocking add-on that makes your browsing experience faster, smoother, and more enjoyable by blocking all types of annoying and intrusive ads on your favorite websites.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `block-the-ad`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** einlogic
- **Category:** other
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-02-24
- **First published:** 2023-02-23
- **Size:** 29 KB
- **Data as of:** 2023-02-25
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/block-the-ad/)
- **Website:** [https://einlogic.blogspot.com/](https://einlogic.blogspot.com/)

## Description

Block the Ad! is a robust ad-blocking extension that eliminates all types of intrusive ads from your favorite websites, including pop-ups, banners, and video ads. It also blocks tracking scripts and social media widgets to protect your privacy and reduce page load times. The extension is compatible with Chrome and Firefox, and can be easily installed with just a few clicks.

Block the Ad! features a simple and intuitive user interface that allows you to customize your ad-blocking settings and whitelist specific websites if necessary. You can also choose to block ads on specific pages or domains, and the extension will remember your preferences for future visits.

With regular updates and improvements, Block the Ad! provides maximum effectiveness in blocking ads and keeping your browsing experience clean and streamlined. It's the perfect solution for anyone tired of being bombarded with ads and looking for a faster, smoother, and more enjoyable browsing experience.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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