AdGuard Browser Assistant

Name: AdGuard Browser Assistant
Rating: 3.949771689497717 (219 reviews)
Author: https://adguard.com

By: https://adguard.com

Extension for the AdGuard desktop app. Manages filtering right from the browser, hides annoying elements in two clicks.

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The AdGuard Browser Assistant is a powerful extension designed to complement the AdGuard desktop app, available for Mac and Windows. It allows users to manage web filtering seamlessly from the browser by enabling quick ad blocking switches on individual sites. With its intuitive interface, users can manually block unwanted page elements like banners, videos, or images in just two clicks.

Additionally, it offers convenient features such as deleting all user filters applied to specific web pages, reporting ads that bypass filters, and rapid access to the desktop app's settings and filtering logs. This extension ensures a smoother, less intrusive browsing experience by empowering users with granular control over content filtering.

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Version:

1.4.1 Last updated: 2024-03-14

Creation date:

2023-12-14

Risk:

Permissions:

nativeMessaging
tabs
activeTab
contextMenus
storage
scripting

Size:

1.48MB

Email:

su*****@adguard.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-19

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Ranking

# 585 ▲ 4

Other platforms

AdGuard: Content Blocker (v2.8.0)

17,126,248 3.15

(106,098)

AdGuard Browser Assistant (v1.4.1)

13,781 4.71

(157)

AdGuard Browser Assistant (v1.4.2)

212,459 4.10

(83)

User reviews

AdGuard Browser Assistant is praised for its effective ad blocking when properly configured, high customization, and integration with the main AdGuard app, enhancing the browsing experience. However, multiple users report inconsistent ad blocking, occasional slowing of internet and site malfunctions, system crashes linked to the extension, and persistent anti-adblock warnings on some sites. Stability issues such as the extension ceasing to function are also noted. Overall, while effective and feature-rich, users experience reliability and performance challenges.

Pros

Effectively blocks most advertisements when properly configured.
Highly customizable, allowing users to disable protection on certain sites while remaining active elsewhere.
Improves browsing experience by removing ads across various websites and apps.
Works well in conjunction with the main AdGuard application for enhanced functionality.
Has a loyal user base with positive feedback on long-term use and continual improvement.

Cons

Sometimes fails to block selected ads consistently; ads reappear after page refresh.
Can slow down internet connection and cause some websites or online games to malfunction.
Reports of crashes and system errors (e.g., BSOD related to NETIO.SYS) when visiting specific sites like YouTube.
Sometimes triggers anti-adblock messages on sites like Yandex Music even after disabling on those sites.
Stability issues reported: the extension may stop working over time without visible updates or support.

Recent reviews

I can't get this application to work on my phone. Support for AdGuard is not helping. I purchased Adguard one week ago. This morning I got a notice that my "trial," is over. What trial? I PAID for a lifetime subscription. Website says it takes 24 hours for support to reply. It's been 48 hours. In addition, when it was working for the last seven days it slowed my computer down to snail speed. If the folks at AdGuard don't get their act together, I will be asking for a refund.

Sa*****, 2025-07-18

Helps to navigate waster.

Al*****, 2025-07-12

why is this not free

he*****, 2025-06-24

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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.

AdGuard Browser Assistant requires a few sensitive permissions. 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

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AdGuard Browser Assistant has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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