BlockZilla - Block Ads & Sponsors

BlockZilla hides promoted tweets, sponsored posts and ads on major websites like Facebook, Twitter, Reddit and many others.

BlockZilla: Ad-Free Browsing on Social Media

BlockZilla - Block Ads & Sponsors is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your online experience by eliminating pesky advertisements and sponsored posts from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, and more. With a dedicated team constantly updating the filter lists to keep up with new ad strategies, BlockZilla commits to offering an uninterrupted ad-free browsing. Whether you're tired of seeing promoted tweets or sponsored Facebook stories, BlockZilla has you covered, and is actively expanding to include more sites like Tumblr and Reddit. Engage with the BlockZilla community on Discord and suggest new websites for ad blocking – your feedback drives us to improve and grow.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.10
(59)
Version: 2.5.14 (Last updated: 2025-02-28)
Creation date: 2022-02-25
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • scripting
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
  • *://*.facebook.com/*
  • *://*.twitter.com/*
  • *://*.amazon.com/*
  • *://*.ebay.com/*
  • *://*.google.com/*
  • *://*.linkedin.com/*
  • *://*.producthunt.com/*
  • *://*.quora.com/*
  • *://*.reddit.com/*
  • See more
Size: 1.17M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
BlockZilla - Block Ads & Sponsors (v2.5.12)
110 2.20 (4)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 annoying ads and sponsored content on various platforms
  • Improves browsing experience on social media like LinkedIn and Facebook
  • Updates regularly to keep up with changing ads
  • Offers a free trial and low-cost subscription model
Cons
  • Ineffective at blocking ads on Facebook and Twitter
  • Some users report issues with specific sites like Hulu and LinkedIn sponsored content
  • Limited features available for a free version
Most mentioned
  • Success in blocking ads on platforms like LinkedIn and Amazon
  • Challenges in blocking specific ads on Facebook and Twitter
  • Regular updates to the extension for improved performance
User reviews
Great app, blocks the ads and sponsored content I need blocked!
by Michael Leibold, 2025-02-26

So good

Doesn't work for Facebook.
by Phill, 2024-07-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

BlockZilla - Block Ads & Sponsors requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of BlockZilla - Block Ads & Sponsors. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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