Host AdBlocker

An open-source DNS-based ad-blocker that operates based on host filtering to block ads, malware, phishing hostnames

Host AdBlocker - The Efficient DNS-Based Ad Blocker Extension

Host AdBlocker is a Chrome extension that relies on host matching rather than RegExp matching, offering improved performance and reduced memory footprint. It works by installing a static hostname list that blocks ad, tracker and analytics requests. Host AdBlocker also gives users the option to extend the default filter list by adding custom hostnames, add reliable sites to a whitelist, and enables easy toggling on and off. Runs with manifest v3 for native blocking performance.

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Extension stats

By: rynu.smith

Users: 799

-21

Rating: 4.00

(18)

Version: 0.2.1 (Last updated: 2022-03-08)

Creation date: 2017-10-20

Permissions:

storage
contextMenus
declarativeNetRequest

Size: 3.88M

Email: ry*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 33,490 ▼ 252

Other rankings

#4375 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 22 #235 in adblocker keyword 92 ▼ 1

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Host AdBlocker (v0.2.1)

197 1.80

(52)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Simple to use
Open-source and lightweight
Effective at blocking ads
Allows whitelists and blacklists
Similar functionality to popular ad-blocking apps

Cons

Blocks some website functions
Issues with certain content not loading
Lacks flexibility in host lists

Most mentioned

Easy to use toggle functionality
Request for additional host lists
Performance similar to AdAway

User reviews

ok4

Joma Bastos G P, 2023-03-28

block everything

mihai mocanu, 2023-03-04

perfects

Emad Bahattab, 2023-02-05

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Host AdBlocker requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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