AdBlock — block ads across the web
Block ads on YouTube and your favorite sites for free
Manifest V3
Permissions:
- alarms
- contextMenus
- declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
- idle
- notifications
- scripting
- storage
- tabs
- unlimitedStorage
- webNavigation See more
Host permissions:
- <all_urls>
Size: 59.00M
Email: he*****@getadblock.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Chrome Web Store
Updated: 13 hours ago
User reviews
Pros
- Works effectively at blocking many ads
- Has been reliable in the past
- Simple to use and install
- Free to use with optional premium features
Cons
- Invasive pop-ups asking to upgrade to premium
- Has become less effective against ads recently
- Issues with ad blocking on YouTube
- Frequent hijacking of browser tabs for advertisements
- Less effective than before, especially after updates
Most mentioned
- Pop-ups for premium service are annoying
- Ad blocking effectiveness has declined
- New YouTube updates causing issues with ad blockers
- Free version has become intrusive with ads for premium
- Browser hijacking disrupts user experience
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User
reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
at first this adblocker saved my balls but then the adblocker lost its balls 😔
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Cody Lee, 2025-03-31
Cody Lee, 2025-03-31Was working quite well now (after recently paying for a subscription) I am getting ads that I cannot skip. They are long and boring.
by 
Brian Reinhold, 2025-03-29
Brian Reinhold, 2025-03-29Muinto bom
by 
Messi Sdit, 2025-03-29
Messi Sdit, 2025-03-29Extension safety
Risk impact
AdBlock — block ads across the web 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
AdBlock — block ads across the web has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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