Adblock Plus - free ad blocker

Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.

Adblock Plus - Free Ad Blocker for Chrome

Adblock Plus - free ad blocker is a popular Chrome extension that blocks annoying ads, protects privacy by stopping trackers, and enhances your browsing experience on YouTube and other sites. With over 500 million downloads, it offers features like customizable ad blocking, support for Acceptable Ads, and an option to upgrade for additional premium features. Adblock Plus prioritizes user privacy, ensuring your data remains secure.
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Extension stats

Users: 42,000,000+
Version: 4.10.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-12-17)
Creation date: 2020-07-01
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
  • notifications
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
  • unlimitedStorage
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 58.93M

Other platforms

Adblock Browser: Fast & Secure (v3.6.3)
4.01 (221,625) 27,865,064+
Not available on Firefox
Adblock Plus - free ad blocker (v4.10.0)
4.00 (1,239) 13,530,723+
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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.

Adblock Plus is among the most popular and trusted free ad blockers with over 500 million downloads. A favorite ad blocker among users since 2006, Adblock Plus lets you block ads and enjoy a better browsing experience on YouTube and your other favorite sites.

Still reliable: Adblock Plus is compatible with the latest MV3 updates.

➤ Download Adblock Plus and access these free ad-blocking features:

● Block annoying ads like pop-ups, video ads, and banners. ● Block third-party trackers and keep your information more private from advertisers. ● Reduce malicious ads with viruses and scams from compromising your device. ● Personalize your browsing by choosing what to block and what to allow. ● Enjoy free and responsive support from our team!

➤ Get more from your adblocker and take more control over your browsing experience when you upgrade to Premium:

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Effective at blocking ads on many websites
  • Provides a more peaceful browsing experience with fewer ads
  • Has a good reputation as a long-standing ad blocker
Cons
  • Struggles to block ads on YouTube, particularly video ads
  • Sometimes fails to disable on certain websites despite being turned off
  • Can disrupt game functionality and cause issues with website performance
Most mentioned
  • Issues with YouTube ads
  • Inconsistent blocking performance
  • Frustration with ads not being blocked or being blocked incorrectly
User reviews
Can't block video ad on Youtube, even worse because can't skip after 5secs.
by TS motozilla, 2024-12-23

pretty mid but alr
by Rishan Iqbal, 2024-12-23

The paid version blocks less stuff than the free version. It can't block youtube ads anymore and, Youtube can now detect it running! Shame it used to be the best :(
by Dale Thesaltman, 2024-12-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Adblock Plus - free ad blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Adblock Plus - free ad blocker has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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