# iBlockAds

> Finally, an efficient blocker. Easy on CPU and memory.iBlockAds blocks ads, pop-ups, and trackers across all websites. Enjoy faster, cleaner, and more private browsing with dedicated YouTube ad blocking and regularly updated filter lists.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/iblockads](https://chrome-stats.com/d/iblockads)

## Overview

- **ID:** `iblockads`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Search.com
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 15
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Version:** 3.0.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-21
- **First published:** 2026-06-19
- **Size:** 2.99 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/iblockads/)
- **Website:** [https://www.iblockads.org](https://www.iblockads.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/iblockads/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/iblockads/privacy/)

## Description

iBlockAds is a powerful, fast, and lightweight ad blocker designed 
to give you a cleaner, faster, and more private browsing experience. 
Say goodbye to intrusive ads, annoying pop-ups, and hidden trackers 
that slow down your browser and compromise your privacy.

<strong>Block Ads Everywhere</strong>
iBlockAds automatically blocks thousands of ads, banners, video ads, 
and pop-ups across all websites you visit.

<strong>Privacy Protection</strong>
Shields you from trackers and third-party scripts that monitor your 
online behavior. Your data stays yours.

<strong>Faster Page Loading</strong>
By blocking ads before they load, iBlockAds significantly speeds up 
page load times and reduces memory usage.

## Rankings

- #27,912 — Overall
- #126 — ads
- #235 — block ads

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `alarms`
- `activeTab`
- `contextMenus`
- `declarativeNetRequest`
- `declarativeNetRequestFeedback`
- `declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess`
- `scripting`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `unlimitedStorage`
- `webNavigation`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `*.indiatimes.com`
- `timesofindia.indiatimes.com`
- `*.abplive.com`
- `*`
- `iblockads.org`
- `www.iblockads.org`
- `*.iblockads.org`
- `192.168.30.106`
- `cdn.abplive.com`
- `*.youtube.com`
- `youtube.com`
- `youtu.be`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

> Some risk analysis details are omitted from this free response. [Upgrade to view the full analysis](https://chrome-stats.com/pricing).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/iblockads)