# AdGuard: Content Blocker

> Ad Blocker App: Block All Online Ads in Samsung Internet and Yandex Browser

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.adguard.android.contentblocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.adguard.android.contentblocker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.adguard.android.contentblocker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AdGuard Software Limited
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 21,945,923
- **Rating:** 3.12 / 5 (109,726 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.8.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-17
- **First published:** 2016-06-23
- **Publisher country:** CY
- **Size:** 6.14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adguard.android.contentblocker)
- **Website:** [https://adguard.com/](https://adguard.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://adguard.com/privacy.html](https://adguard.com/privacy.html)

## Description

AdGuard Content Blocker is a free, open-source Android app designed specifically to block ads in the Yandex Browser and Samsung Internet without requiring root access. It allows users to eliminate intrusive ads that consume data and battery life, enhancing your browsing experience on mobile devices.

With over 20 customizable adblock filter lists, including language and region-specific filters, AdGuard ensures comprehensive ad blocking tailored to your needs. Users can whitelist trusted websites to support content creators and create custom filtering rules for precise control over what to block. Developed by a team focused on privacy and security, AdGuard also offers transparency by making its source code publicly available on GitHub. Save battery, data, and safeguard your privacy while enjoying clean, ad-free browsing.

## Rankings

- #6,994 — Overall
- #4 — ad
- #4 — adskipper
- #5 — adblocker
- #5 — extension guard
- #6 — adblock

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.samsung.android.sbrowser.permission.CONTENTBLOCKER`

## Review summary

The reviews are mixed. Many users praise AdGuard for effective ad and tracker blocking and a smoother background experience, but repeated complaints cite inconsistent blocking, browser compatibility limitations, crashes, and perceived neglect by developers. Overall, strong ads/privacy benefits exist alongside reliability and compatibility concerns.

### Pros

- Blocks ads and trackers across apps, delivering an ad-free experience and enhanced privacy.
- Runs in the background after setup and does not disrupt normal device use.
- Overall positive sentiment for ease of use, reliability and performance in multiple reviews.

### Cons

- Inconsistent ad blocking across browsers and apps (e.g., YouTube ads not blocked in some cases).
- Limited browser support; only a couple of browsers are officially supported, with Chrome often requested as a minimum.
- Stability issues: app frequently stops working or crashes on multiple devices (phones, Android TV).
- Perceived lack of developer support and slow responses to issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.adguard.android.contentblocker)