Hide those pesky promoted Reddit ads that look like human posts!
Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker - Clean Ad-Free Browsing
"Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker" is a Chrome extension designed to improve your browsing experience on Reddit by automatically hiding promoted ads masquerading as regular posts. With support for both new and old Reddit layouts, it ensures a cleaner interface uncluttered with unwanted ad content. The extension respects user privacy with local ad-blocking operations and requires minimal permissions. Reclaim your Reddit browsing and enjoy content without interruptions.
Extension stats
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Host permissions:
- *://www.reddit.com/*
- *://old.reddit.com/*
Size: 29.27K
Email: mo*****@gmail.com
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Extension summary
Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker is used to automatically remove promoted posts on the new (and old!) Reddit layout. Save your brain the effort of having to distinguish real posts from promoted posts.
This extension was made for free. Donations are welcomed and appreciated: https://goo.gl/i7y6CF
PATCH NOTES (FEB. 2024):
- Updated to use manifest v3.
PATCH NOTES (DEC. 2020):
- Updated extension name.
PATCH NOTES (SEPT. 2019):
- Updated to allow support for old.reddit.com. Current users will need to allow permissions again to access this new domain.
- Improved code based on a user's feedback. Thank you kind stranger!
User reviews
Pros
- Works effectively in old Reddit style
- Simple and minimal design
- Hides promoted posts successfully
- Users feel free of intrusive ads
- Highly recommended by users
Cons
- Does not work on 'in comments' ads
- Some users report it does nothing at all
- Limited compatibility with new Reddit versions
Most mentioned
- Works great
- Hides ads effectively
- Users appreciate the clutter-free experience
- Desire for support with new Reddit versions
User reviews
Works for old reddit style as well
by
Catfacts, 2024-12-16
works great!!!!!!
by
MJ, 2024-12-02
it actually works. thanks ! any way to get rid of the blank area where the ads used to be?
by
joseph myers, 2024-12-01
Extension safety
Risk impact
Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Request access to the following domains: reddit.com
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Risk likelihood
Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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