Web Ad Blocker

Blocks web ads and web activity trackers, helping your pages load faster and protecting your privacy.
What is Web Ad Blocker?
Web Ad Blocker is a robust Chrome extension designed to maximize user security and privacy. It proficiently blocks various types of ads, including popups and remarketing ads, and hinders malicious trackers, ensuring an improved browsing experience. The extension also masks personal identifiable information, protecting users from identity theft. With frequent updates and US-based customer service, Web Ad Blocker ensures an ad-free, safe internet experience.

Extension stats

Users: 50,000+
Rating: 4.27 (111)
Version: 6.0.4 (Last updated: 2024-09-24)
Creation date: 2020-06-20
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 548.86K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Web Ad Blocker (v5.0.3)
3.20 (6) 3,387+
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Extension summary

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Web Ad Blocker is the premier security and privacy application that blocks ads, trackers, and enhances your privacy by blocking companies that track your internet presence.

Types of ads we block:

  • Block Ads (Ads in header, footer, sidebars, and other ways)
  • Block Popups (Fake Blue Screen & Microsoft Support)
  • Block Pop-Exits (When you try to close a website and they bombard you with ads)
  • Block Remarketing (Where they deliver thousands of targeted ads by seeing what you searched for)

Types of trackers we block:

  • History (Where you have been on the internet)
  • Malicious (Trackers that try to trick you into doing something)
  • Personal Identifiable Information (We mask any information that could be used to identity you)
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Blocks majority of annoying ads
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Transforms browsing experience
  • Easy to use and activate
  • Significant reduction of distractions while browsing
Cons
  • Occasional ads slip through
  • Confusing pricing structure and trial period
  • Requires tech support for some users
  • Not all websites work smoothly with the ad blocker
  • Not totally free; only a short trial available
Most mentioned
  • Blocks annoying ads
  • Customer service experience
  • Frustration with setup or activation
Recent reviews
So far so good! I appreciate your help.
by Kaye Davis, 2024-08-25

VERY BEST THING I EVER PURCHASED !! I HAVN'T WANTED TO THROW SOMETHING AT THE COMPUTER SCREEN SINCE I DOWNLOADED ************
by noreen scarola, 2024-08-20

works well so far,&I am thankful for that
by Bob Marshall, 2024-06-26
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Web Ad Blocker is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Web Ad Blocker if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Web Ad Blocker has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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