# ZeroAds

> Finally, an efficient blocker. Easy on CPU and memory.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/zeroads](https://chrome-stats.com/d/zeroads)

## Overview

- **ID:** `zeroads`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ZeroAdsOrg
- **Category:** privacy-security,appearance
- **Daily users:** 7
- **Version:** 2.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2022-03-14
- **First published:** 2022-03-08
- **Size:** 3.09 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/zeroads/)
- **Website:** [https://zeroads.org](https://zeroads.org/)

## Description

ZeroAds is a convenient and free Firefox extension that blocks annoying ads, disables tracking, and protects your privacy. It blocks ads and pop-ups on your favorite websites, including YouTube and Facebook. Install ZeroAds for a better surfing experience without advertisement.

## Rankings

- #39,275 — Overall
- #203 — ads
- #229 — malware

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `dns`
- `menus`
- `privacy`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `unlimitedStorage`
- `webNavigation`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `*`
- `easylist.to`
- `*.fanboy.co.nz`
- `filterlists.com`
- `forums.lanik.us`
- `github.com`
- `*.github.io`
- `*.letsblock.it`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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