Adaware AdBlock

Name: Adaware AdBlock
Rating: 4.065822784810127 (395 reviews)
Author: http://adaware.com/

A permission-less content blocker. Blocks ads, trackers, miners, and more immediately upon installation.

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Adaware AdBlock is a powerful, permission-less content blocker built on Manifest V3 that immediately blocks ads, trackers, and miners upon installation. Leveraging advanced antivirus-level cloud scanning, it protects users from the latest cyber-threats while effectively filtering annoying ads such as banners, pop-ups, and video ads. This extension not only safeguards your digital footprint with real-time web protection but also nearly doubles your browsing speed by efficiently blocking unwanted content faster than any other ad blocker on the market. Experience seamless, interruption-free browsing and enhanced online safety with Adaware AdBlock. For more information, visit Adaware blog.

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Version:

4.2.1 Last updated: 2024-07-18

Creation date:

2018-06-18

Risk:

Permissions:

activeTab
declarativeNetRequest
scripting
storage
tabs
unlimitedStorage

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

8.29MB

Email:

ad*****@adaware.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-10

Ranking

# 1,107 ▲ 24

Other rankings

#98 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 6

#20 in adblock keyword 90 ▲ 7

#49 in block ads keyword 91 ▲ 14

#56 in ad-blocking keyword 95 ▲ 21

#68 in ad blocker keyword 95 ▲ 24

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Adaware AdBlock (v3.0.0)

9,142 3.87

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Top 10 Best Adblock Extensions for Chrome in 2025

User reviews

Adaware AdBlock is praised for effectively blocking numerous ads on sites like SoundCloud and running unobtrusively in the background. Long-time users recommend it as a free and reliable solution compared to other ad blockers. However, multiple reviews highlight issues with inconsistent performance on Yahoo Mail, incomplete ad blocking on some sites (such as TEMU and YouTube), and occasional negative impacts on website functionality like blocked interfaces and increased pop-ups. Users also note limited filter customization options and automatic disabling on some platforms.

Pros

Effectively blocks a large number of ads on various sites such as SoundCloud and general web browsing.
Works silently in the background without requiring user intervention or updates.
Has been found effective by some users over a long period, reducing annoying ads significantly.
Recommended by users who had issues with other ad blockers.
Free and worth using for ad blocking.

Cons

Does not work well or consistently on Yahoo Mail, often turning off automatically.
Fails to block ads on certain sites like TEMU and YouTube as reported by users.
Some users experience more pop-ups, redirections, or blocked website interfaces after installation.
It can interfere with some website functionalities and user experience, blocking interface elements.
Limited customization options for filters and rules; difficult to add custom lists.

Recent reviews

not interactive and yahoo mail spits on it.

No*****, 2025-06-17

nandi

40*****, 2025-06-11

Works fine for SoundCloud, no more BS ad after each song.

po*****, 2025-06-05

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Adaware AdBlock requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Chrome extension may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Chrome extension reputation on Chrome Web Store, the amount of time the Chrome extension has been around, and other signals about the Chrome extension. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Chrome extension.

Adaware AdBlock has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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