# Popup Ad Detector & Blocker

> No more wasting time on finding which app causing pop-up ad!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/popup.ads.detector](https://chrome-stats.com/d/popup.ads.detector)

## Overview

- **ID:** `popup.ads.detector`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TT Design: Ad & Airpush Detector, Adware Removal
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 12,554,529
- **Rating:** 4.39 / 5 (93,236 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-06
- **First published:** 2019-02-07
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=popup.ads.detector)
- **Website:** [https://app-ads-txt-ttdesign.web.app](https://app-ads-txt-ttdesign.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ttbestdesign.github.io/apps/pad/policy.html](https://ttbestdesign.github.io/apps/pad/policy.html)

## Description

Popup Ad Detector & Blocker is a handy Chrome extension designed to help users identify which installed app is causing intrusive popup ads. Instead of blocking ads directly, it highlights the origin of pop-up ads on your device — including lock screen ads, home screen ads, ads over other apps, and notification bar ads.

Once activated, a floating icon appears on your screen to indicate the app responsible for the popup ad. This enables easy identification and quick removal of ad-causing apps. For effective operation, users need to grant Accessibility access and permission to display over other apps. This tool streamlines the process of managing intrusive ads, improving user experience by cutting down time spent hunting down advertising sources.

## Rankings

- #11,521 — Overall
- #3 — ad spy
- #13 — ad

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `popup.ads.detector.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews are mixed. Many users praise the app for detecting the source of popup ads and removing offending apps, noting it is fast, easy to use, and effective at identifying hidden ad sources. However, a notable number report it fails to stop ads, makes things worse, or behaves unreliably. UI confusion and claims of scam-like behavior appear in several comments, and some users observe the app itself showing ads. Overall, performance appears device-dependent, with strong positives on detection/removal, but inconsistent results across different users.

### Pros

- Detects the culprit popup ad app and uninstall it
- Effectively blocks or reduces popup ads for many users
- Easy to use and quick to operate
- Identifies hidden popup ad apps and analyzes sources
- Fast results and straightforward operation

### Cons

- Some users report it does not work at all
- The app itself shows ads or is considered useless
- Very confusing interface
- In some cases ads increase after installation / unreliable
- Some reviews call it a scam

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