Ad Block Genius - stop invasive ads

Name: Ad Block Genius - stop invasive ads
Rating: 4.447791164658635 (498 reviews)
Author: https://adblock-genius.com

Stops annoying popup ads and a list of advertising scripts.

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Ad Block Genius is a powerful yet lightweight Chrome extension designed to block intrusive ads, banners, videos, and popups from thousands of domains. It operates silently with a minimalistic design, offering hassle-free ad blocking without complex settings. The extension ensures uninterrupted streaming and downloading by preventing disruptive pop-ups, enhancing your overall online experience.

With regularly updated filters, Ad Block Genius detects and eliminates unwanted content before it reaches your browser, speeding up page loads and providing a cleaner browsing space. Committed to privacy, it only uses necessary permissions to block ads while safeguarding your data. Install Ad Block Genius today to enjoy a smarter, safer, and cleaner internet without annoying advertisements and interruptions.

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By:

https://adblock-genius.com

Users:

300,000+

Rating:

4.45

(498) 9 new ratings

Version:

1.6 Last updated: 2025-03-24

Creation date:

2025-02-13

Risk:

Permissions:

alarms
storage
tabs
declarativeNetRequest
declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
declarativeNetRequestFeedback

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

535.55K

Email:

in*****@adblock-genius.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

13 hours ago

Ranking

# 1,073 ▲ 11

Other rankings

#3605 in Tools ▼ 11 #85 in stop keyword 14 #103 in block ads keyword 96 ▲ 1 #272 in ad-blocking keyword 96 ▼ 146

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Ad Block Genius - stop invasive ads (v1.6.1)

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Publisher Change History

2025-05-15: Email was changed from iv*****@gmail.com to in*****@adblock-genius.com

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User reviews

Users praise 'Ad Block Genius' for effectively blocking intrusive pop-up ads on streaming, torrent, and MP3 converter sites, resulting in safer and smoother downloads and streaming experiences. The extension is appreciated for its simplicity and reliability. However, multiple reviews mention that it does not block every pop-up ad and lacks customization features like whitelisting. Overall, it is highly recommended for reducing annoying ads, albeit with room for enhancement in ad coverage and user-configurable settings.

Pros

Effectively blocks pop-up ads on streaming, torrent, and MP3 converter sites, enhancing user experience.
Makes downloading and streaming safer and less intrusive by preventing sketchy redirects and random tab openings.
Simple and easy to use, providing a hassle-free solution to annoying ads without complicated setups.
Improves usability on niche sites such as classroom materials, research paper downloads, and classic film torrenting.
Highly recommended by users for its reliability and effectiveness in stopping invasive advertisements.

Cons

Does not block all pop-up ads; some users request an expanded blocking list to cover more ads.
Lacks customization options, such as the ability to whitelist certain sites or block specific elements.
A few language-specific or unclear reviews suggest some users might experience limitations or misunderstandings, though not prevalent.

Recent reviews

Makes streaming my favorite shows ad-free during breaks. Could use auto-update feature

Keaton Mcclendon, 2025-05-22

Stopped all popup spam instantly. Highly recommended

Larisa Vigil, 2025-05-21

Converting my videos to mp3 has never been smoother-no interruptions.

Rada Chamberlain, 2025-05-20

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Ad Block Genius - stop invasive ads 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

Ad Block Genius - stop invasive ads is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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