# Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps

> Ad Blocker for Web & Privacy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1028871868](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1028871868)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1028871868`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Eyeo GmbH
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (19,586 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-10
- **First published:** 2015-10-03
- **Size:** 85 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adblock-plus-for-safari-apps/id1028871868)
- **Website:** [https://adblockplus.org/en/](https://adblockplus.org/en/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://adblockplus.org/privacy](https://adblockplus.org/privacy)

## Description

Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps removes intrusive ads, cookie banners, pop-ups, and distractions from Safari, and extends protection to your other apps for a consistent browsing experience.

Block all the annoyances, speed up pages, save data and battery, and protect your privacy with tracking and malware protection. Trusted by millions since 2006, ABP remains a privacy-conscious, reliable ad blocker for iPhone, iPad, and beyond.

## Rankings

- #12,489 — Overall
- #3 — ad skipper
- #3 — adblock
- #3 — adskipper
- #4 — ad blocker
- #4 — adblocker

## Review summary

Overall, user reviews show Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps had a long-standing track record of blocking ads, but recent updates have degraded performance. The most common complaints are that ads are no longer blocked on many sites, pages reload or Safari crashes, and subscription requirements have been introduced to access core blocking features. Several reviewers raise privacy concerns (DNS prompts) and frustration over a major UI rewrite that removed user controls like Acceptable Ads. A few users note past positive performance and responsive support, but the prevailing sentiment is diminished reliability and trust.

### Pros

- Historically strong ad blocking, with many users noting it worked well for years.
- Long-term usage indicates familiarity with the product and Safari integration.
- Open-source, community-backed model mentioned as a positive by users.

### Cons

- Ad blocking no longer works; ads still appear on many sites.
- Causes pages to reload and Safari to crash, harming browsing.
- Update or policy changes force subscription to use core features.
- DNS prompt at startup raising privacy concerns; some view as spyware.
- UI overhaul removed control options (like Acceptable Ads) and degraded usability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1028871868)