AdBlock — block ads across the web

Block ads on YouTube and your favorite sites for free

AdBlock is a powerful Chrome extension trusted by over 60 million users worldwide for blocking ads effortlessly. This free ad blocker enhances your browsing experience by eliminating disruptive pop-ups, banners, and video ads while also prioritizing your privacy by disabling third-party tracking.

Enjoy comprehensive features such as enhanced security against malware, customization options for tailoring your ad-blocking preferences, and friendly support from the dedicated AdBlock team. Whether you want to sync across devices, hide annoying cookie banners, or block distracting content, AdBlock provides a seamless and personalized experience. Download AdBlock now for an ad-free browsing journey and regain control over your online activities!

Manifest V3
Users:
62,000,000+
Version:
6.19.0 (Last updated: 2025-04-17)
Creation date:
2020-07-03
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • contextMenus
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
  • idle
  • notifications
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
  • unlimitedStorage
  • webNavigation
  • See more
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size:
58.64M
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
19 hours ago

Publisher Change History

2024-02-21: Email was changed from he*****@getadblock.com to br*****@getadblock.com

2024-02-23: Email was changed from br*****@getadblock.com to he*****@getadblock.com

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User reviews

User reviews of the AdBlock Chrome extension reveal mixed experiences. Many users appreciate its ease of use and general ad-blocking capabilities on websites. However, a significant number complain about its declining effectiveness on YouTube ads, including frequent disabling and the need for manual intervention. Persistent prompts to buy a premium version frustrate some users since the extension is promoted as free. Additionally, issues like leftover tracking cookies and instability diminish user satisfaction. Despite these challenges, ongoing updates and developer efforts to maintain the extension are acknowledged.
Pros
  • Easy to use and helpful for blocking unwanted ads
  • When functioning, it effectively removes most ads on websites
  • Regular updates to combat YouTube ad blocking show active development
  • Free to use with appreciable developer effort noted by some users
  • Works well on short videos and non-YouTube sites for some users
Cons
  • No longer effectively blocks YouTube ads or only works intermittently
  • Frequently disables itself on YouTube, requiring manual re-enabling
  • Prompts users to purchase premium version despite advertising as free
  • Leaves tracking cookies even when blocking ads, reducing privacy
  • Reports of instability, bugs, and broken functionality on various sites
Recent reviews
Normalden daha çok reklam çıkmaya başladı kullanılmaz
by Zorba Racoon, 2025-04-26

Lúc trước vẫn chặn được quảng cáo rất rất tốt đó, nhưng mà không hiểu sao bây giờ chặn nó không được mượt rồi ấy. Lúc trước khi YT gửi lời cảnh cáo nó tự tải lại trang cho mất, bây giờ chặn còn không được quảng cáo lại còn bị cấm. Đánh giá cao, chấp nhận được. Cảm ơn vì đã đồng hành cùng nhau nhé adblock
by Meme Hóa Học, 2025-04-26

Youtube unblocks itself. Goodbye Chrome! Off to uBlock on Firefox!
by bennyh85, 2025-04-26
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Extension safety

Risk impact
Very high risk impact

AdBlock — block ads across the web requires a lot of 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
Very low risk likelihood

AdBlock — block ads across the web has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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