AdGuard Extra

AdGuard Extra is designed to solve complicated cases when regular ad blocking rules aren't enough.
What is AdGuard Extra?
AdGuard Extra is a specialized browser extension aimed at helping ad blockers combat circumvention attempts on specified websites. Used alongside a full-scale ad blocker, this add-on extends the efficiency of ad blocking on the sites from its designated list. While it does not provide any user interface, it seamlessly integrates with your browser and works in the background. Please note, it is only beneficial for the websites included in its list.

Extension stats

Users: 80,000+
Rating: 3.88 (72)
Version: 1.0.646 (Last updated: 2024-11-06)
Creation date: 2020-07-03
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Size: 113.66K

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Extension summary

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AdGuard Extra is a browser extension that is supposed to fight ad blocking circumvention attempts which become more and more popular. Regular ad blocking rules do not allow us being as flexible as it's necessary, that's why AdGuard Extra was developed.

Important

AdGuard Extra is a companion extension, it is supposed to be used with a full-scale ad blocker like AdGuard or any other. It provides no user interface save for the extension icon in the toolbar. Your browser should allow you to hide the icon if it annoys you.

Please note that it is only useful on a limited set of websites, and it does nothing on the websites not from this list.

Here's the list of websites where this extension can be useful: https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardExtra/blob/master/README.md#important

If you have any issue to report, please do it here: https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardExtra/issues

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Effectively blocks ads on various platforms, including Twitch and Yandex.
  • Works well when paired with the main AdGuard application.
  • Received positive feedback for fast updates and performance.
Cons
  • Sometimes fails to block ads on specific sites like YouTube and Mail.ru.
  • Users have reported occasional functionality issues, including errors.
  • Has fake versions available on the Chrome Webstore.
Most mentioned
  • Blocks ads effectively
  • Works well with main AdGuard app
  • Issues with ads on YouTube and Mail.ru
Recent reviews
Blocks all ads on Twitch. =)
by Klomsey, 2024-11-20

by FawStev, 2024-11-10

by , 2024-10-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

AdGuard Extra requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

AdGuard Extra is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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