# Ad Blocker for Safari — Bolt

> Adblock pro plus privacy & dns

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1041834536](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1041834536)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1041834536`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Luca Champoussin
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (85 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-16
- **First published:** 2015-09-29
- **Size:** 3.32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ad-blocker-for-safari-bolt/id1041834536)
- **Website:** [https://bolt.lchamp.com](https://bolt.lchamp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://bolt.lchamp.com](http://bolt.lchamp.com/)

## Description

AdBlock Bolt for Safari blocks ads, protects trackers, and speeds up browsing while prioritizing privacy. It is lightweight, easy to install, and integrates seamlessly with Safari for a clean, secure experience. Bolt+ expands protection with device-wide DNS-based blocking and premium features. Both options emphasize no data collection, continuous updates, and simple setup, available across Apple devices.

## Rankings

- #147,570 — Overall
- #54 — ad-blocking
- #70 — ad spy
- #70 — block ads

## Review summary

Users praise Bolt for easy setup, strong ad/tracker blocking, and a privacy-focused, free solution. However, repeated concerns include privacy issues with the Plus feature, incomplete blocking (notably YouTube ads), performance slowdowns, and unreliable list updates. Users also want more customization and clearer update information. Overall, Bolt is valued for simplicity and protection, but needs improved blocking completeness, transparency, and performance.

### Pros

- Easy to install and very user-friendly
- Strong ad and tracker blocking that reduces pop-ups and speeds up browsing
- Privacy-conscious approach and trusted feel among users
- Free to use, making it accessible to a wide range of Safari users

### Cons

- Privacy concerns about the Plus feature and its data collection/DNS usage with limited transparency
- Incomplete blocking in some cases (ads; YouTube and other domains still slip through) and desire for more customization (blacklist controls)
- Potential performance impact (slower browsing, higher CPU usage) and lists loading slowly
- Unreliable or unclear list/update behavior (lists stop updating or updates lack detail)
- Requests for better transparency about updates and more granular control over settings

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1041834536)