Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker

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.
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Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.83
(72)
Version: 1.4 (Last updated: 2024-02-28)
Creation date: 2019-09-03
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Host permissions:
  • *://www.reddit.com/*
  • *://old.reddit.com/*
Size: 29.27K

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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!
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works effectively to block ads
  • Simple and minimal interface
  • Compatible with old Reddit style
  • Highly recommended by users
Cons
  • Does not block ads in comments
  • Leaves blank space where ads used to be in some cases
  • Limited functionality with new Reddit version
Most mentioned
  • It actually works
  • Works great
  • Perfect
  • Does the trick
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
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Reddit Promoted Ad Blocker has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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