adblock safari test

Latest Test Results

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Compatibility Table

The test relies on JavaScript, it can encounter problems due to browser limitations and varying solution approaches. Below you'll find browser-adblock solutions that have been validated and tested to work effectively

While some browser+adblock solutions may not be supported by this test it's important to note that this does not imply they are not effective or reliable

Can be used in combo with ublock-origin or adguard adblocker. Test doesn't work properly if blocking page feature of NextDNS is enabled

This solution sets '500 Internal Server Error' on all requests and cannot be detected

Firefox users affected by unknown issues. This can be temporarly fixed by using @@*$redirect-rule in 'My Filters'

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How does it work?

After tests are completed , you get a liquid color ball with points. Points are calculated based on your tests for each category and type The color fits your points range Here a preview of 3 scenarios :

Cosmetic Filter : Check if you are hiding/removing the empy boxes of ads, cookie policy etc.
Script Loading : Check if you are blocking a possible ad script loading or trackers
Host : Check if you block domains that provide trackers, analytics or ads

I'm sure my ad-block solution is configured correctly, but the test does not work.

It would appear that your current configuration is not compatible with the type of checks carried out by this tool. However, please note that this does not mean that there is a lack of protection provided by the solution you have configured, such as an ad blocking extension, a VPN or a DNS. The limitations of JavaScript or the absence of certain features may prevent the test from being able to accurately determine the number of connections that are blocked. You will still receive an estimate of the percentage of connections that have been blocked/detected by this tool

How I can have 100%

A green score indicates a satisfactory level of protection. There is no need to aim for a perfect score. However, if you are interested in achieving full 100% protection, you can use my d3Host List, which covers most of the tests on the site (excluding cosmetic filters and script loading). This should help to improve your score.

My ad-blocking solutions

I use DNSFilter as main DNS resolver Great alternative for home consumer users NextDNS Plus these combo on each platform :

Windows : Brave + ublock-Origin
MacOS : Brave + ublock-Origin
Android : Kiwi Browser + ublock-Origin
iOS : Brave with built-in adblock enabled OR Safari + Adguard Extension
Hagezi - Ultimate List
uBlock filters
Adguard Filters

Others test tools for your adblock

I created this project to quickly test my small list of most common hosts. I wanted to build something with a great design and user experience that was pretty straightforward for any type of user. There are other great tools that I use and would like to recommend

Toolz 3.1.2

#changelog 8/05/2024.

Updated hosts list
Removed some advertising hosts that were used for administration and not to serve ads.
Added details for cosmetic and script tests
Moved warning card for better UX

#Changelog 10/02/2024

Added rules to .adblock file
Removed partner.ads script
Cosmetic and script tests set to 1 point each
Improved hosts test with fake 404 page

Logs

Javascript is required to run this test. please enable javascript in your browser settings., cosmetic filter.

If a cosmetic filter test fails, it simply means that the specific website being tested (in this case d3ward.github.io) isn't included in any of adblock's rules or lists. It's important to note that this does not mean that cosmetic filtering fails on all websites. You can confirm this by visiting a popular, ad-rich site where you're unlikely to see any ad boxes. The purpose of this test is to assess the functionality of the blocking feature, not to determine its scope or coverage. By adding the following rules to your adblock solution, you may be able to solve the problem:

Ad Scripts Loading

Same as the cosmetic tests. If an ad script load test fails, it usually means that the specific website being tested isn't covered by any of adblock's rules or lists, especially for blocking ad-related scripts like my fake ads.js However, this error doesn't indicate a general failure of ad script blocking on all websites. To check, you can visit a popular website known for its abundance of ads scripts. Chances are that you won't encounter any blocked ad scripts. It's important to understand that this test is designed to evaluate the functionality of ad script blocking, not its scope or effectiveness. To potentially fix the problem, consider adding the following rules to your adblock solution:

can you block it ? a simple Ad Block Tester

Start testing now, nobody likes ads.

Can You Block It was built to help you test if your ad-blocker is working as intended. The various tests help you in identifying what formats of advertisements are blocked or unblocked so that you can understand your ad-blockers effectiveness. Use the various tests to test ad-blockers such as AdBlock, AdBlock Plus, AdBlocker Ultimate, AdGuard, Ghostery, uBlock Origin, Pi-Hole, NoScript and more with various ad formats such as Web Banners, Native Ads, Pop-Unders, In-Page Push Ads, etc from popular Ad Networks.

Types of Adblocker Test

Simple Test: A page with self hosted advertisements
eXtreme Test: A page filled with various ad formats from popular ad networks
Advanced Test: A series of pages to independently diagnose various ad formats

How It Works

Upon clicking a test you will be directed to a page with advertisements. If your ad-blocker is able to detect it, you may not see any ads. Here is a short video demonstrating how it works.

AdBlock Tester (version 3.1.1 from 11/23/2023)

Choosing an ad blocker but don't know where to test it? This site contains various advertising and analytic services you can use to test the effectiveness of your Adblocker. Some examples of Adblockers you can test are: AdBlock, AdBlock Plus, AdGuard, Ghostery, uBlock Origin, AdBlocker Ultimate and others.

Using multiple ad blockers at the same time can negatively affect their work. Due to caching when refreshing the page, the results of the previous check may still be visible. To avoid this, try refreshing the page with clearing cache .

Contextual advertising

Usually this is the most important type of ADS, but ADS providers blocks this website, so right now it's not reliable way of testing it. This is the most common form of advertising and tracking on the internet. It’s very easy for website owners to set up. These services collect data about you in order to find the right advertisement for you.

Script loading: ✅ test passed

Google AdSense

Yandex direct, analytics tools.

These services monitor your actions on the site and collect information about you. They are only useful to the sites' owners. Unfortunately, blocking them sometimes can completely break the site.

Google Analytics

Script loading: ⚠️ test has most likely failed (file size is within the normal range, it is more likely that the file is original)
Script execution: ✅ test passed

Yandex.Metrica

Banner advertising.

This type of advertising is often used on large websites that sell ad space. It is difficult to block because it is difficult to distinguish between an advertising image and a regular image. Often the rules are written for each site separately, so this check is not entirely accurate. It only checks for the presence of keywords in the file path and the availability of Flash.

Flash banners

File loading: ❌ test failed

Static image

Error Monitoring

Unlike analytics tools, these services are used to track and measure errors on websites. Services monitor almost all user actions so that the error message is as complete as possible. Most often, if you turn these off, nothing will break.

65 points out of 100 (11 services, 22 checks)

Website with ads, analytics trackers, metrics, error catchers. Check your blocker: AdBlock, AdBlock Plus, AdGuard, Ghostery, uBlock Origin, AdBlocker Ultimate…

Latest Test Results

Below is a preview of your last 10 test results. You can download the full report for sharing

Compatibility Table

While some browser+adblock solutions may not be supported by this test it's important to note that this does not imply they are not effective or reliable

Can be used in combo with ublock-origin or adguard adblocker. Test doesn't work properly if blocking page feature of NextDNS is enabled

This solution sets '500 Internal Server Error' on all requests and cannot be detected

Firefox users affected by unknown issues. This can be temporarly fixed by using @@*$redirect-rule in 'My Filters'

You can support me for free in these ways :

Star and follow my projects

Contribute by opening issues or making PRs

Donations & Referrals

Some of my projects have some costs to be kept online, which I can thankfully afford, but if you feel you want to contribute, here are some ways to do so.

How does it work?

Cosmetic Filter : Check if you are hiding/removing the empy boxes of ads, cookie policy etc.
Script Loading : Check if you are blocking a possible ad script loading or trackers
Host : Check if you block domains that provide trackers, analytics or ads

I'm sure my ad-block solution is configured correctly, but the test does not work.

How I can have 100%

My ad-blocking solutions

I use DNSFilter as main DNS resolver Great alternative for home consumer users NextDNS Plus these combo on each platform :

Windows : Brave + ublock-Origin
MacOS : Brave + ublock-Origin
Android : Kiwi Browser + ublock-Origin
iOS : Brave with built-in adblock enabled OR Safari + Adguard Extension
Hagezi - Ultimate List
uBlock filters
Adguard Filters

Others test tools for your adblock

Toolz 3.0.0

Thank you 🎉, more than 2 million tests so far.

I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude for your support of Toolz over the past 3 years. Your contributions have been invaluable, from sharing it with your communities to providing feedback that has helped me improve the project.

I'm pleased to announce the release 3.0.0 of Toolz with several new features that I believe will improve your experience even more.

Overall design improvement
Improved project structure and tooling
New design , colors and animations
Cosmetic Filter and Script tests
Updated , cleaned and optimized host list
History and logs of tests (max 10)
Compatibility table
New layout design
Added 200+ standard font test
New feature to preview the font and generate CSS
Feature improvement with 5 CSS units
Live innerHeight value

Thank you again for your support.

Logs

Javascript is required to run this test. please enable javascript in your browser settings., cosmetic filter, ad scripts loading.

VPN & Privacy
Ad-blocker for Safari

Best ad-blockers for Safari

Whether it’s an autoplay video covering the button you’re about to click, or a banner ad obscuring the content you’re trying to read – everyone hates adverts. Happily, the best ad-blocker for Safari will stop adverts and other annoyances from ever bothering you again.

Sophisticated ad-blockers remove a whole host of stubborn adverts, as well as trackers and fingerprinting scripts. They’ll also help prevent you from connecting to malicious websites and will neutralize threatening adware code.

Choosing from one of the multitude of ad-blockers available for Safari on the App Store can be daunting, which is why we’ve done the work for you. If you’re in a rush, our findings are summarized below:

Total Adblock : Our first choice for a Safari ad-blocker. Strong ad-blocking ability and can prevent social media trackers and access to malicious websites.
AdLock : Best budget option for a Safari ad-blocker. Able to stop ads on video and audio streaming sites. Blocks all ads by default.
AdGuard : Open-source ad-blocker able to stop all types of ads as well as trackers, malware and phishing websites.
1Blocker : Simple to use and great for quickly creating custom rules. Stops trackers, cookies and fingerprinting scripts as well as ads.
Wipr : Easy installation and great at blocking ads, trackers, and cryptocurrency miners. Can also prevent EU cookie and GDPR notices.

We used the criteria below to help us narrow down the Safari ad-blocker options. If you’re interested, we have a comprehensive section on our testing process later in this article.

Comprehensive and reliable ad-blocking
Good value for money
No acceptable ads
Plenty of customization
Security features

Here’s a list of the best ad-blockers for safari:

1. Total Adblock

Total Adblock is a powerful ad-blocker that removes banners, video ads and pop-ups by default from Safari – but only on iPhone and iPad. Mac users will need to use a different browser if they wish to employ Total Adblock.

The software can be configured to block websites known to distribute malware, and can also remove cookie and privacy warnings on trusted websites – thus speeding up page loading times. Alternatively, adding websites to a whitelist enables them to automatically display without any filters.

Using Total Adblock’s custom filters allows you to block any elements on a web page that you’d prefer not to see. A social media tracking blocking filter stops “like” and “share” buttons from appearing on websites.

The basic Total Adblock app is free, but will not block ads on the top 15,000 websites ranked on Alexa – thus making it fairly useless. You will also get access to TotalAV virus protection and PC Tune-Up software.

Robust ad-blocking with subscription
Stops ads on streaming sites
Enables element blocking
Subscription includes TotalAV antivirus
Prevents social media tracking
Annual subscription required for usable app

BEST AD-BLOCKER: Total Adblock is our top ad-blocker for Safari. It offers rigorous blocking of ads and malware, and the subscription includes TotalAV antivirus.

AdLock for Safari is a free extension that blocks pop-ups, autoplay videos, and banner ads; while also protecting you against trackers, bugs, analytical systems, and scammers.

The UI is immediately approachable, making it easy to get started. Toggle switches help you set preferences, and there’s a whitelist where you can add any sites that you’d rather see unfiltered. There are no acceptable ads, so you don’t need to dig around trying to turn them off. You also don’t need to worry about your data being sold to third parties.

There’s scope for more comprehensive tinkering via the ad filters – AdLock recommends using a maximum of five for peak performance. These filters are mostly drawn from EasyList, which is the most popular option for ad-blockers. You can create custom rules and AdLock also allows the removal of any element from a page, including non-ad-related callback forms and online chat boxes.

AdLock is great for streaming sites. It can remove all pre-rolls, mid-rolls, post-rolls, and otherwise unskippable video commercials. You just need to engage a special one-click script or use the AdLock player. AdLock also stops social media widgets following you from site to site.

Rigorous blocking
Good for streaming sites
Protects privacy
Extension is free
Extension not as powerful as app

BEST BUDGET-FRIENDLY OPTION: AdLock’s free Safari browser extension is a reliable ad-blocker that stops ads in streaming sites.

AdGuard for Safari is a free browser extension that stops all ads, trackers and widgets. You can create custom filtering rules and manually remove any web page element. The software helps with security by issuing warnings if you unintentionally visit malicious or phishing websites.

The AdGuard home screen allows you to set up the basics: notification preferences, update intervals, and which content blockers you’d like to use. Content blockers are thematic clusters of filters. For example, the AdGuard Security Blocker contains filters that stop browser-based cryptominers, domains known to spread malware and spyware, and sites associated with fraudsters.

Alternatively, you can add filters of your choosing in the custom area, or create custom rules that apply specific filtering criteria. For example, you might want a particular element removed when visiting such-and-such website. AdGuard provides instructions on how to master rule syntax.

AdGuard doesn’t collect any user data or allow “acceptable ads”. The software is open-source, with the repository on GitHub available via the AdGuard “About” page.

Intercepts malicious website connections
Allows custom rule creation
Stops social media widgets
Doesn’t block as much as its app

CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS: AdGuard is a powerful, open-source ad-blocker that encourages the creation of custom filters and rules.

4. 1Blocker

1Blocker uses filters to tell Safari what to stop in advance. It’s effective at removing a range of ads, trackers and fingerprinting scripts. Setup is simple and the app automatically receives cloud updates to the built-in filters.

There is plenty of scope for customization. For example, you can create rules for a defined URL or hide a particular element with a CSS selector. You can also block cookies, or allow ads for a particular site while still blocking trackers and social buttons.

1Blocker doesn’t have access to the pages you visit and doesn’t track you in any way. There are no “acceptable ads,” as funding for the app comes from subscriptions. These cost either $2.99 a month, or $14.99 for a year. There is a free version of the app, but it’s limited in what it can do. For example, you can only block either trackers or ads – not both.

1Blocker is compatible with iPhones running iOS 14.2 or later, iPads running iPadOS 14.2 or later, iPod Touches running iOS 14.2 or later, and Macbooks running macOS 10.15 or later. Any preferences and custom rules are kept in sync across all devices via iCloud.

Easy to use
Blocks fingerprinting scripts
Easy to create custom rules
Doesn’t block all types of ads
Best features require subscription

GREAT FOR BEGINNERS: 1Blocker is simple to set up, with a straightforward interface that makes creating custom rules easy.

Wipr is a relatively simple ad-blocker that can nevertheless block a wide range of trackers and ads, as well as cryptocurrency miners and EU cookie notices. Its blocklist is automatically updated twice a week, ensuring not much gets past it.

If you want to block ads from the likes of YouTube and other streaming sites , you can enable Wipr Extra. This requires full website access, so consider any privacy implications in leaving it turned on long-term.

Wipr is able to block ads in apps that display websites using the Safari View Controller. Note that it is not able to help with blocking scam, phishing or other malicious sites.

If purchased in the App Store, you’ll be able to install Wipr on all the iPhone and iPads with the same Apple ID. If purchased on a Mac, you’ll be able to install it on all the Macs with the same Apple ID. Wipr costs $1.99 in each store, so you’ll have to pay $3.98 if you wish to use it on both an iPhone and a Mac, for example.

The app is compatible with iPhones running iOS 12.0 or later, iPads running iPadOS 12.0 or later, and Macs running macOS 10.15 or later.

Straightforward ad-blocker
Doesn’t protect against malicious code
One purchase won’t cover all devices
No custom rules

EASY SETUP: Wipr is a straightforward ad-blocker that keeps itself updated and blocks a decent number of ads and trackers.

Can I use a free ad-blocker for Safari?

You can, and there are many decent free ad-blockers available. However, as with most products that seem free, there’s often a hidden cost. Some ad-blockers make money by allowing some ads through – what are sometimes called “acceptable ads.” Other, less scrupulous, apps may even sell your data to third parties.

More commonly, ad-blocking developers create a free version of the subscription-only service – typically a browser extension. This has less features than the paid-for version, but allows people to become familiar with the service and pay out when they find that they can’t live without a particular feature.

How to install a Safari ad-blocker:

If you want to use a Safari browser extension ad-blocker, follow these instructions:

Launch the Settings app.
Scroll down and tap Safari .
Under General , tap Content Blockers .
Activate your chosen content blocker by toggling the switch next to it to the green ON position.

If you’ve downloaded an ad-blocker app for Safari, follow these instructions to enable it:

Click on Safari in the top left-hand corner.
Select Safari Extensions from the drop-down menu.
Wait for the App Store to automatically open on the extensions page.
Search for the ad-blocker you’d like to add.
Click Get underneath the ad-blocker extension.
Sign in with your Apple ID if required and start downloading.
Click install to get the app up and running.
Open the extension and follow the instructions.
Click on Safari in the top right corner once more.
Select Preferences from the drop-down menu.
Tick the checkbox next to the ad-blocker you downloaded.

Methodology: Finding the best Safari ad-blocker

Most Safari ad-blocking extensions are capable of preventing certain cookies, images, pop-ups and other unwanted content from being downloaded. So what makes one better than the other? The best Safari ad-blockers will perform notably well when tested against the criteria below:

Comprehensive blocking: We expect ad-blockers to be able to block most types of advert that appears on a web page. This includes pop-ups , banners, and interstitial ads. We also require the removal of autoplay video and audio, as well as the option to stop chat boxes and pre-roll ads.
Good value: An expensive ad-blocker doesn’t necessarily mean it’s worth your money. We only include ad-blockers that can justify what they charge. This normally means they provide superior blocking ability with other privacy and security features.
No acceptable ads: We know that developers need to make money, but allowing ads on an ad-blocker doesn’t seem like the right way to do it. For this reason, we don’t recommend ad-blockers that allow paid advertising to be displayed.
Plenty of customization: Ruthless blocking seems great… until it isn’t. Being able to whitelist sites is a good starting point. However, a good ad-blocker allows you to create custom rules for everything from ads to trackers, cookies and notices. We also like to be able to customize blocking on an element-by-element basis.
Security features: It’s not just ads we want to see blocked, it’s trackers, fingerprinting script and any malicious code whatsoever. Ad-blockers that intercept connections to untrusted sites score points too.
Compatibility: Safari is available on all Apple devices, including Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Although all of the ad-blockers we looked at worked with Safari, they didn’t all work great across all devices. The mobile Safari app is different to the macOS Safari app, and so we only recommend ad-blockers that have been specifically designed to work across all Apple devices.

FAQs: Best ad-blocker for Safari

Does apple allow ad-blockers.

Apple began allowing ad-blockers on the iPhone and iPad versions of Safari in 2015. Devices running iOS 9 were – for the first time – permitted to add content blocking extensions to Safari.

Prior to this, the only way to block adverts was to “jailbreak” the devices, which involved replacing – or modifying – key components of the operating system with custom applications. Where subsequent security measures weren’t instigated, this resulted in their becoming easier for attackers to infiltrate.

Apple allowing ad-blocking Safari extensions negated the need to do this. At the same time, it ensured that the company could still make money from allowing advertising in apps.

Are ad-blockers legal?

Yes, though there were a slew of court cases when Apple first began allowing ad-blockers. These were brought by media companies that were heavily reliant on advertising money. None of them were successful, and the use of ad-blockers has been steadily increasing since – much to the chagrin of the ad industry.

The problem is that ads are becoming ever more invasive. Many actively prevent us from enjoying a particular website’s content until we’ve interacted with the advert. Meanwhile, ad-blockers are getting more powerful and easier to install.

Of course, the people who run that website might say that ad-blockers are morally questionable. After all, advertising revenue effectively pays for the website. There is ultimately no easy solution. Some sites try using a paywall to stay ad-free, while others incorporate adverts into their content. A short-term solution involves site owners asking users to whitelist their sites if they like them.

How do ad-blockers work?

Ad-blockers detect scripts designed to make your browser load content from the servers of ad networks. By blocking these scripts, the adverts aren’t requested or displayed. Ad-blockers can also block scripts that monitor your online behavior or contain malicious code. Ad-blockers are able to detect scripts by comparing them with huge lists of offending domains – often created by the online community.

Without these additional advertising requests playing out, pages tend to require less bandwidth and are quicker to download. Indeed, research suggests that the execution of third-party scripts can account for more than half of a page’s loading time.

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Your IP Address:

Your Location:

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This information can be used to target ads and monitor your internet usage.

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The most advanced ad blocker for iOS

AdguardTeam/AdguardForiOS

Folders and files, repository files navigation.

The most advanced Safari content blocker and privacy keeper for iOS

Top-notch ad blocking in Safari, anti-tracking protection and DNS privacy.

How to report an issue

Translating AdGuard

Other options.

How to become a Beta tester

How to build

AdGuard for iOS is an app that blocks ads in Safari browser at exceptional level, and also provides additional Premium features like configurable DNS settings, encrypted DNS support (DOH, DOT, DNSCrypt), and custom ad blocking subscriptions. To get more information and to download AdGuard for iOS, visit our website .

Contribution

How to report an issue.

GitHub can be used to report a bug or to submit a feature request. To do so, go to this page and click the New issue button.

Note: for the filter-related issues (missed ads, false positives etc.) use our reporting tool .

If you want to help with AdGuard translations, please learn more about translating our products here: https://kb.adguard.com/en/general/adguard-translations

Here is a dedicated page for those who are willing to contribute.

How to become a beta tester?

You can submit an application to participate in AdGuard for beta-testing program. All necessary information on this topic can be found on the dedicated page .

To see the 'big picture', to watch current progress and to get an idea of approximate dates for upcoming AdGuard for iOS releases, see this page: https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForIos/milestones

(optional) Install a newer ruby version:

Add to your ~/.bash_profile

Prepare and install Ruby bundler:

sudo gem install bundler

Configure bundler to use local directory for storing dependencies:

bundle config set --local path '.bundle/vendor'

Then run bundle install:

bundle install

IMPORTANT: before running Fastlane, you need to place the App Store Connect API key to fastlane/AuthKey.p8 .

Then you can run Fastlane using a command like this:

bundle exec fastlane [lane]

bundle exec fastlane run register_device udid:"UUID" name:"Device name"

Codesigning

Run this command to get proper codesigning certificates:

bundle exec fastlane prepare
bundle exec fastlane tests -- run tests
bundle exec fastlane build -- build version for App Store

Actions below are supposed to be used from CI only:

bundle exec fastlane adhoc -- build adhoc version (for inner testing)
bundle exec fastlane increment -- increments build number, commits it to git
bundle exec fastlane testflight_beta -- upload previously built version to testflight

In the case when certificate expires, you may need to nuke the old certs and generate them again:

In order for fastlane to work properly in CI environment, we use spaceauth .

Run this command to generate FASTLANE_SESSION which you'll then need to use on the CI server:

Acknowledgments

Please visit the acknowledgements page

Best ad blockers of 2024

The best ad blockers can help get rid of those pesky ads

Best free ad blocker

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The best ad blockers should block not just pop-ups, but also annoying and often invasive advertising. As a bonus, some ad blockers also do away with rouge adverts and website malware .

In order to create the optimal browsing experience, many people use an ad blocker to stop distractions and disruptions. Adverts sometimes slow down web pages, or do funny things to formatting, and reduce loading time.

The best ad blockers also help protect your privacy by restricting trackers and cookies that snoop on your browsing activity. Most advertisers now use tracking to serve relevant ads. For example, you can search for a product on Amazon and suddenly see display ads for that same product following you everywhere. Ad blockers prevent trackers from snooping on the websites you visit and serving personalized ads.

To test the ad blockers on this list, we downloaded a number of extensions across a range of compatible browsers , before pursuing a range of websites including mainstream media which are typically littered with ads. We kept an eye out for adverts that slip through, as well as loading times and page performance.

It can be challenging to choose the best ad blocker for you because of choice overload. However, don’t fret. We’ve prepared a list of the best ad blockers you can choose in 2024 and what differentiates each one.

The best ad blockers of 2024 in full:

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test.

1. uBlock Origin

Specifications, reasons to buy, reasons to avoid, recent updates.

August 2024: As Google is moving away from Manifest V2 extension support framework towards V3, uBlock Origin will no longer block ads on Chrome. uBlock Origin Lite complies with Manifest V3, but does not block all ads. It still ranks in our number one spot for its comprehensive ad blocking ability across other browsers, and because it is a free service.

uBlock Origin is arguably the most popular ad-blocking tool, and for good reason. This tool is free to use and very effective at removing ads from your browsing experience. You can download it as an extension across a range of browsers , including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Brave, and Safari (before version 13). Unfortunately, uBlock Origin lacks a mobile app like some rival ad blockers.

Released by a solo developer in 2014, uBlock Origin has remained rooted in its free and open-source roots. It hasn’t adopted any monetization strategy – it remains funded by donations. It works well and gives users reports about the number of ads blocked on every website. You can exempt certain sites from ad-blocking while retaining strict blocking for other sites. You can create custom filter lists to block ads according to your configurations.

The uBlock Origin extension is available in 36 languages, each with a separate ad-block list. It’s one of the best ad blockers, but it lacks a desktop or mobile app.

Read our full uBlock Origin review

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2. Surfshark Adblocker

Surfshark doesn’t offer a standalone ad-blocking tool. Instead, it offers ad-blocking under a virtual private network ( VPN ) subscription, letting you kill two birds with one stone. Surfshark is a reliable VPN service that enables you to disguise your location and encrypt browsing data. It also offers a CleanWeb feature that blocks ads and trackers while you surf the web.

Surfshark can be downloaded as a Chrome, Firefox, or Edge extension. It also has apps for desktops (Windows, macOS, and Linux) and mobile devices (iOS and Android), giving it an edge over other ad-blocking tools.

However, Surfshark isn’t free. You can only access the CleanWeb feature by paying for a subscription plan, which starts at $15 monthly but with heavy discounts if you pay for 12 or 24 months in one go. You can use the 7-day free trial to test the platform before making a final decision.

Read our full Surfshark Cleanweb review

3. Privacy Badger

Privacy Badger is another free ad blocker you can choose. This tool is run by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a prominent digital rights organization, which maintains it for free.

One of the best things about Privacy Badger is its user-friendliness. Downloading, installing, and using this software is a breeze, with a neat dashboard that makes it easy to find your desired features. You can download Privacy Badger as an extension for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera. Unlike most free ad blockers, there’s no mobile or desktop app.

Privacy Badger works differently than most ad blockers. Instead of using domain filters, it studies your browsing activity to detect trackers based on their behavior. This algorithm-based ad-blocking enables Privacy Badger to block sneaky ads and trackers, but some ads may occasionally slip through. This platform focuses more on blocking trackers than ads, but it kills both birds with one stone.

Read our full Privacy Badger review

4. Adblock Plus

AdBlock is an excellent ad-blocking tool that helps improve your browsing experience. It's available as a browser extension (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera, and Yandex Browser) and a mobile app for iOS and Android. AdBlock Plus has an intuitive interface you'll likely enjoy using. It gives detailed statistics about the ads blocked on every website, allowing you to verify that the tool does its job.

This ad blocker maintains an extensive database of domains known to serve ads and trackers, and it checks your browsing requests against this database to block any ad or tracker-serving domain. Of course, you can exempt specific sites from ad-blocking, e.g., a local news site that you trust.

AdBlock Plus is a freemium tool. It offers a free plan with limited features and a paid plan that unlocks all the advanced features. The premium plan is relatively affordable, starting from $4 monthly.

Read our full AdBlock Plus review

AdBlock is a free ad blocker that is downloadable as an extension for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Samsung Internet. This platform is operated by Eyeo GmbH, the same company behind the AdBlock Plus product. It scans and checks your browsing requests against a database of ad and tracker-serving domains, blocking ads from appearing on any website you visit. Of course, AdBlock details the number of ads blocked on every site.

Like most ad-blocking tools, AdBlock allows you to exempt specific sites from its blocking. It offers an “Acceptable Ads” program for non-intrusive ads, but you can simply turn off this option if you don’t want to see any ads, whether deemed acceptable or not. AdBlock offers an intuitive interface with neatly arranged elements and configurations.

The drawback is that AdBlock doesn't include some valuable features on the free plan, such as custom themes and blocking cookie consent popups. You’ll need to upgrade to AdBlock Plus to access these features.

Read our full AdBlock review

6. Ghostery

If you’re complaining about ads ruining your browsing experience, Ghostery is the perfect tool to solve this problem. This ad blocker does its job excellently and is free to use. It blocks HTTP requests from domains that serve ads and third-party tracking scripts, maintaining a vast, frequently updated script database against which to run checks. You can whitelist specific sites to let ads continue to show while blocklisting the rest.

Ghostery has a feature that blocks annoying cookie popups; it always gives a no-consent response to these cookies. This ad blocker is free but offers some exclusive features to users who donate small amounts to support the project, i.e., "Contributors." As a Contributor, you can see historical ad-blocking stats, compared to free users who only see stats for their current web page. Contributors also get priority support from Ghostery's team.

Read our full Ghostery review

AdLock is one of the best ad blockers you can choose. It’s one of the few ad blockers that consistently blocks YouTube ads, something many ad blockers increasingly struggle with. AdLock has sophisticated technology to detect and remove ads from your browsing experience, employing various filters to check your browsing requests against and stop ad-serving domains.

You can download AdLock as an extension, desktop app, or mobile app. The intuitive interface makes downloading, installing, and configuring this tool a breeze. AdLock offers a complementary Secure Surfing feature that lets you scan any link and know if it hosts any malware.

AdLock is a freemium tool. You can download the extension for free but must pay to use the mobile or desktop app. The premium plan costs $3.50 monthly, $34 annually, or $63 for five years.

Read our full Adlock review

Wipr is an ad-blocking tool for iOS and macOS devices. You can download it from the App Store or Mac App Store to remove ads from your browsing experience. Wipr effectively blocks display ads, YouTube ads, EU cookie and GDPR popups, and web trackers.

One of the best things about Wipr is its user-friendliness. It has a simple yet elegant interface, which iOS users should be familiar with. Like most ad-blockers, Wipr maintains a database of tracker-serving domains and blocks them from showing anything on your browser.

Wipr does one thing very well: blocking ads. Unlike some ad blockers, it doesn’t have other complementary features. Downloading this tool requires a $1.99 one-time fee, which is very affordable.

Read our full Wipr review

AdGuard is another superb ad blocker you can choose. It’s one of the few ad blockers with apps for the three popular desktop operating systems (Windows, macOS, and Linux). Hence, you can block ads while using native desktop apps of platforms like YouTube.

Of course, AdGuard gives users statistics about the ads it blocks from every app or website. You can exempt some sites from the ad-blocking if you wish. This tool offers a complementary security feature that scans websites and alerts you to any malware, a valuable feature when interacting with URLs you don't trust.

AdGuard has a free plan with limited features and a paid plan with more advanced features. You can pay $30 annually for the Personal plan or $66 for the Family plan. Alternatively, you can pay $80 for a Personal lifetime license and $170 for a Family lifetime license.

Read our full AdGuard review

10. Stands AdBlocker

The Stands AdBlocker is free to use. It offers a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to download, install, and configure. You can download the extension or mobile app for Android devices. Unfortunately, this ad blocker lacks an iOS mobile app.

This tool gives you considerable control over your ad-blocking settings. You can exempt specific sites from ad and popup blocking. Despite being free to use, you can access significant support resources, including a support email to contact for help. It has some noticeable drawbacks, such as the lack of an iOS app, but the benefits significantly outweigh these disadvantages.

Read our full Stands AdBlocker review

11. Poper Blocker

I've included Poper Blocker on this list, even though it's a secondary tool. With Poper Blocker, whatever pop-ups another adblocker might have missed will get squashed forever. Only available for Chromium-based browsers, the solution also goes after pop-users, overlays, and other nuisances. When a pop-up is removed, you'll get a notification, which comes in hand when something you do want to see is flagged.

Because of its limited use, you should find an ad-blocker that best suits your needs and add Poper Blocker. You'll be happy you did. Although Poper Blocker is free, you'll need to pay for a membership to access every feature.

We've also featured the best privacy tools and anonymous browsers .

Is advertising always bad?

On the benefits side, online advertising, especially e-commerce sites, can remember who you are and adjust its pages accordingly. Have you noticed how your favorite shopping store always seems to have what you're looking for on the home page or is running a sale on your favorite shorts? Again, you can thank online advertising.

These ads can also help you better compare products, so you're always paying the best price — if that means visiting another site. Online advertising can also track the latest trends, news headlines, and more, so you're a more savvy shopper or citizen.

To test for the best ad blockers, we downloaded and installed a number of extensions for different browsers, especially Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. We ran through their settings to see how easy they were to customize and set up. Then we went surfing through the internet, especially on mainstream media websites which are flooded with advertising. We kept a lookout for how well ads were blocked, and whether using the ad blocker adversely impacted our viewing experience.

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The best ad blockers unfortunately very necessary yo survive on the modern internet. It doesn't matter which sites you browse, there's the risk of being harassed by pop-ups, tracker cookies, malvertising and countless other digital nasties hell-bent on ruining your online experience.

Thankfully there's no shortage of apps and browser extensions that can block ads and keep you safer when you're online. Combined with the best antivirus software and the best VPNs , a good ad-blocker gives you a perfect arsenal of tools to offer as much protection as possible. Even the FBI recommends using an ad-blocker for protection.

The only thing you need to figure out is which ad-blocker is right for what you need. There are so many to choose from, and whether you're ok with the consequences. Most free sites rely on advertising revenue to survive, including Tom's Guide. But if you're happy with the trade-off, we've got a thorough list of the best ad blockers and privacy tools — with options for every browser and platform.

The best ad blockers you can get today

Best in-browser ad blockers, 1. ublock origin (chrome, firefox).

Ublock Origin is a browser-based ad blocker that focuses on simple, efficient blocking with a low resource overhead. The extension comes loaded with a number of filter lists for known advertising and malware sources, with extra filter lists available and the option to read and create your own custom filters from hosts files.

Download Ublock Origin: Chrome , Firefox

2. AdBlock Plus (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, Android, iOS)

AdBlock Plus (ABP) is among the most popular ad blockers, with extensions available for Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Edge and Opera. ABP features a quick setup, loading preset filter lists that allow users to quickly block most ads, as well as the option to filter malware and social media buttons.

Savvy users can chose additional block lists as well as set custom filters or whitelist their favorite sites to keep their ad revenue in the black. AdBlock Plus allows what it calls "non-intrusive advertising" through filters; that may irk some users, though this feature can be disabled in settings.

On Android, the AdBlock Browser provides a Firefox-based browser that blocks incoming advertising, while on iOS, the AdBlock Plus app integrates with the content blocker system to seamlessly block advertising on Safari with minimal setup.

Download AdBlock Plus: Firefox , Chrome , Safari , Opera , Edge

3. AdBlock (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

AdBlock (no relation to AdBlock Plus) is the other best ad-blocking browser extension of note, available for users of Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari. AdBlock uses a series of filter lists to automatically block ad content coming from known ad servers and providers. Users can stick with the default block lists, subscribe to additional ones, or even create their own, as well as whitelist their favorite websites.

As one of the most downloaded Chrome and Safari extensions, AdBlock has the trust of many users worldwide.

Download AdBlock: Chrome , Firefox , Safari , Edge

4. Poper Blocker (Chrome)

Rather than be an all-in one blocking solution, Poper Blocker (aka Pop Up Blocker For Chrome), is designed to complement other adblockers.

In this case, Poper Blocker focuses on blocking pop-ups, pop-unders, overlays, timed and scroll pop-ups, and other varieties that might slip past other ad-blocking extensions. Small notifications tell you when pop-ups are blocked. You also can view your blocking stats, but otherwise, you can generally just keep Poper Blocker running in the background with minimal impact alongside other adblocker extensions.

Download Poper Blocker: Chrome

5. Stands Fair AdBlocker (Chrome)

For a fast and light ad-blocking plugin, Chrome users can turn to Stands Fair AdBlocker. The extension does precisely what it promises, blocking ads and pop-ups from cluttering up your browser view while also preventing any tracking from going on.

Stand's Fair AdBlocker gives you control over the type of ads you can block, specifying everything from autoplay video ads, YouTube ads, expanding ads and more. It can even block Facebook ads if you want.

The "Fair" part of AdBlocker comes into play by giving you the ability to allow certain types of ads or even whitelist ad-supported websites you don't want to shortchange of badly needed revenue. This is one ad blocker that doesn't take a scorched earth approach to its stated purpose.

Download Stands Fair AdBlocker: Chrome

6. Ghostery (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari, Edge)

Like the other extensions on our list of the best ad blockers, Ghostery can remove ads from webpages, so you can focus on content and browse more efficiently. But the real value in Ghostery lies in its privacy protection features. You can use Ghostery to view trackers, which lets you see who's trying to collect data on you. With Ghostery, you can also stop that tracking from taking place. If you really want to safeguard your privacy, you can turn to Ghostery's Enhanced Anti Tracking to anonymize your data.

Ghostery's a free download that offers basic web protection. More advanced protection starts at $4.99 a month and the $11.99 monthly tier comes with a built-in VPN. There are also versions of Ghostery that work with Android and iOS devices.

Download Ghostery: Chrome , Firefox , Opera , Safari , Edge

7. Adblocker for YouTube (Chrome, Firefox)

Adblocker for YouTube is one of the best ad blockers

YouTube has gotten more aggressive with ads, so the makers of ad-blocking extensions have followed suit. Adblocker for YouTube is a Chrome extension that promises to automatically block YouTube ads, whether we're talking about the pre-roll ad appearing before your video or any text and banner ads that appear on the video itself.

If you prefer Firefox to Chrome, there's also an AdBlocker for YouTube extension that works on that browser. Same name, different developer apparently, but the functionality of stripping out video and display ads remains. This version works on Android devices too.

Download Adblocker for YouTube: Chrome , Firefox

Best ad-blocking apps

1. adguard (windows, mac, android, ios).

Uses looking for a more robust experience can try out the subscription-based AdGuard, which provides desktop and mobile options to reduce the ads you see when surfing online.

AdGuard on Windows and Mac covers popular browsers, with highly configurable options for ads, content, and tracker blocking, as well as a parental controls module for restricting adult content. AdGuard for Android is a no-root ad-blocker that blocks advertising on apps and games, though you’ll have to install it from AdGuard’s site instead of through Google Play. AdGuard for iOS works with Safari to effectively filter ads on the default browser.

Download AdGuard: Windows , Mac , Android , iOS

2. AdLock ($33 per year)

AdLock avoids the browser-based route, instead opting to run as a separate program to be able to block not only browser-based ads, but also advertising in other programs like Skype or games.

The app runs in the background, using filters to block ads, popups, and autoplaying videos, speeding up loading times and applying Safe Browsing features to automatically block sites that are known to be unsafe.

For obvious reasons, the mobile version is unavailable on the Google Play Store, so you'll need to sideload the app if you want to get AdLock into your Android device. iOS users can download AdLock directly from Apple's App Store.

Download AdLock: Windows , Chrome , Android , Mac , iOS

3. Wipr (macOS, iOS; $1.99)

If you’re a Safari fan, Wipr may be the best ad blocker for both your Mac and iPhone. The app is available for both iOS and macOS — costing $1.99 from either Apple App Store — and it promises to work with Safari as well as apps that use Safari for displaying web pages.

You’ll find a full array of features with Wipr, which not only blocks apps and trackers, but cryptocurrency miners, EU cookie and GDPR notices and anything else that gets in your way of surfing the web. Its blocklist gets updated twice a week, and there’s little configuration; the idea is that you load Wipr and forget that it’s there while it does its job in the background.

With Wipr, pages should load faster in Safari, which will be particularly welcome if you’re surfing from an iPhone, where ads and trackers can bog down your browser’s speed.

Download Wipr: macOS , iOS

Best ad-blocking mobile apps

1. 1blocker (ios).

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1Blocker was one of the first really good ad blockers on iOS when Apple opened up that functionality on iPhones and iPads; the apps has since been optimized for Safari.

The app is designed to make browsing faster and more secure by blocking ads, popups, trackers and other online cruft. Rather than blocking content of a downloaded page, 1Blocker works with Safari's content blocker API to tell the browser what to block in advance, saving time and resources.

1Blocker features more than 115,000 blocker rules, custom regional adblocking settings, and easy-to-use custom rules settings. The app is a free download, with premium features available as in-app purchases.

Download 1Blocker: iOS

2. Firefox Focus (Android, iOS)

Firefox Focus is another addition to Mozilla's family of browsers. This one's a privacy-oriented version of Firefox that bakes in ad-blocking and anti-tracking into a light and functional package. Firefox Focus blocks ads and speeds up browsing, while also working in privacy-friendly features like automatic history and cookie clearing.

Users can selectively block ads, analytics, content and social trackers with easy toggles, turn on a "stealth" mode, and set a default search engine.

Our look at the best Android browsers has more on the various flavors of Firefox.

Download Firefox Focus: Android , iOS

3. AdClear (Android, iOS)

AdClear Plus running on an iPhone is one of the best ad blockers for mobile

AdClear — or AdClear Plus if you're searching for the iOS version — offers the kind of mobile ad blocking in browsers that similar apps provide. But AdClear takes it one step farther by also blocking ads in apps.

AdClear achieves this through a DNS changer feature that routes traffic through a VPN. AdClear doesn't catch everything in all apps, and in our experience, some apps ran a little slower. But this free download can put a stop to ads interrupting what you're trying to do whether in an app or a browser.

Download AdClear: Android , iOS

Other privacy-focused extensions and apps

1. decentraleyes (chrome, firefox).

Some times, blocking ads can also prevent websites fromn pulling needed resoruces and libraries from third-party sources, breaking web pages in the process. Decentraleyes tries to stop that from happening by acting as a local content delivery network emulator to serve up the files that websites need. By doing so, this extension can stop websites from sending out requests to the likes of Google Hosted Libraries.

Think of Decentraleyes as a complement to ad blockers. In fact, the extension specifically says it can work with uBlock Origin and AdBlock Plus, both of which we recommend up above.

Download Decentraleyes: Chrome , Firefox

2. Opera (Desktop, Android, iOS)

The Opera browser bakes in ad-blocking features into the browser without the need for an extra add-on, while also offering privacy-friendly tools such as an unlimited, built-in VPN service, incognito mode, fraud and malware warnings for suspicious links and pages, and more. In addition, you can further customize Opera's capabilities with a wide array of extensions.

Mobile users need not fret, as the Android version comes with just about everything the desktop version has but built for touch-screen interfaces. On iOS, the mobile version of Opera is listed in Apple's App Store as Opera Touch. (Incidentally, we've got a guide on how you can use Opera to block ads on the iPhone .)

Download Opera: Mac or Windows , Android , iOS

3. Privacy Badger (Chrome, Firefox, Opera)

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The Electronic Frontier Foundation's Privacy Badger browser extension was born from the EFF's concerns about the business models of some privacy tools and ad blockers.

Privacy Badger functions similarly to extensions like AdBlock Plus (on which it was based), observing the various tracking tools that advertisers and other third parties might use to track your online activities and selectively blocking them from executing. Built-in learning algorithms adapt to the sites you visit and take any new tracking tools discovered into account.

While not explicitly an ad blocker, Privacy Badger does also block some advertising, depending on how aggressively the ads track you across websites.

Download Privacy Badger: Chrome , Firefox , Opera

4. Tor Browser (Desktop, Android)

The Tor network helps anonymize your internet activity by bouncing the data you send and receive through a distributed anonymous network of routers to foil a common online surveillance technique called traffic analysis, which can reveal the sites you visit or who you're communicating with.

The Tor Browser is an all-in-one package that includes everything you need to surf the net through the Tor network in an easy-to-install portable package. The package includes a modified version of Firefox with privacy aids such as NoScript baked in, and an automatic setup aid that makes it easy to connect to and create new Tor circuits.

On the desktop, you can grab a version of Tor Browser for Windows, macOS or Linux. There's also a version of Tor Browser for Android, which replaces the previous OrBot + OrFox combination recommended for browsing Tor on Android.

Download Tor Browser: Desktop , Android

5. Onion Browser (iOS)

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iOS users aren’t left out when it comes to browsing the Tor anonymizer network, with the Onion Browser among the more popular options on Apple’s mobile OS.

Previously a premium app, Onion Browser has since moved to a donation model, opening up access to everyone who wants to download the app, without compromising security or features. The usual caveats apply: Browsing through Tor will slow down the web experience, and some features, like video streams and video files won’t work in order to preserve anonymity.

Download Onion Browser: iOS

How to choose the best ad blocker for you

Many of the best ad blockers are available for free, either as extensions or as standalone apps, though a few, like AdLock, charge a fee. Determine if the free services provide enough ad-blocking to meet your needs or whether a paid app delivers more for your money. You should also figure out if a browser extension will take care of your ad-blocking needs or whether you should consider switching browsers to one with more built-in privacy features.

You can narrow down your choice in ad blockers by deciding specifically what you're looking to accomplish with such an app or extension. Do you just want to stop annoying pop-up ads from appearing or do you want the full range of services, including privacy features and an end to ad-tracking? Grab the ad blocker that ticks off all the boxes on your wishlist.

Some ad blockers, such as AdBlock Plus include filters and the ability to let in non-obtrusive advertising. Others, like AdBlocker Ultimate, take a more aggressive approach. Find out which one best suits your needs and comfort level.

As we noted at the outset, there's also an ethical component to ad blockers. Do you feel comfortable keeping ad revenue out of the hands of sites you enjoy and use for free? As good as the best ad blockers are, that's still a trade-off you need to consider when deciding whether to install one as a browser extension or as a standalone app.

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There is a huge number of ad blockers nowadays, but how to choose a really functional one? Is it possible to find a quality product among the free options? In this article we will test 10 most effective ad blockers for Safari browser on MacOS. Testing will be conducted on YouTube primarily, to see how it blocks various types of advertising. As secondary sources, we’ll also be visiting Facebook, Amazon, DailyMail, Buzzfeed, USAToday and CNN websites.

For page loading speed tests and web traffic we will use Web Inspector Developer Tool in Safari . Tip: to run Web Inspector open Preferences, go to the Advanced tab, tick the “Show Develop menu in menu bar” checkbox, and there click “Show Web Inspector”. Also, we’ve initially selected two dozens of extensions, and then narrowed it down to ten, based on performance.

Top-10 ad blockers for Safari browser

Let’s start with naming these 10 ad blockers for Safari along with basic facts summary, e.g. current version, macOS compatibility, size, browser memory consumption, number of interface languages.

AdBlock Max

Version : 1.8 | Licence : free | Size : 14 mb | Memory : 47 mb

AdBlock Max is a free Safari extension, which, according to the developers, blocks ads on YouTube, Facebook and other sites, protects privacy and increases the site load speed. The app loads RAM a little, but it’s not critical. In practice, this app has proven to be an average among ad blockers for Safari, blocking almost all visible advertising on sites that are familiar to most users.

To test the impact on webpage loading speed, we’ve visited several major websites, e.g. YouTube, Facebook, Amazon, and made measurements with AdBlock Max on and off to compare. We’ve done the same for all extensions on the list.

Reduces traffic by (average): 22%.

Updated in June 2021: The project has been discontinued.

AdBlock for Safari

Version : 1.22.0 | Licence : free | Size : 11 mb | Memory : 17 mb

AdBlock for Safari is practically equal to the previous extension: same workflow, similar test results. The only difference is less RAM load, in this case it is 17.1 MB. If you need an ad blocker for an older Mac, this option is perfect. There’s the Pause option, whitelist (to allow ads on certain websites), and an option to allow non-intrusive ads (Google ads, for example). Page load tests indicate that AdBlock reduces traffic by 20% on average.

Magic Lasso

Version : 2.0 | Licence : free / subscribe | Size : 7 mb | Memory : 22 mb

Magic Lasso Adblock for Safari has shown mixed results. On one hand, it does not block ads on YouTube at all (the only one out of ten). On the other hand, it blocks major categories of advertising, meaning that even a free version blocks most types of ads. But will this be relevant for users who want to hide ads on YouTube? What’s good, is that Magic Lasso’s support is free, so you can ask them anything via feedback (at) magiclasso (dot) co. Subscription for Pro version is billed annually at $15.

Reduces traffic by (average): 20%.

Version : 1.6.4 | Licence : free | Size : 76 mb | Memory : 71 mb

AdGuard for Safari takes up quite a lot of space and consumes a lot of RAM as for a browser extension. However, that is why it shows the highest points in our tests for ads by category, as well as blocks absolutely all advertising on YouTube. In the web surfing mode it performs well and does not let annoying ads though too. The advantage of this Safari ad block extension is the choice of 8 filters. Generally, this is a good blocker, but if a user has a limited amount of RAM resources, it could be an issue. Yet 70 Mb of RAM should cause trouble on a Mac, right?

Reduces traffic by (average): 35%.

Version : 3.2 | Licence : free | Size : 4 mb | Memory : 13 mb

Judging by the 3.2 product version, it would seem a product has gained sophistication, and in fact it has. Ka-Block does not show any ads on YouTube, it scores highly in the test by advertising variety, it also proves effective in web surfing mode. The size of the application and the use of RAM are minimal. Sometimes, for a truly quality product, one doesn’t have to make a mainstream interface with many filters and plethora of functionality. Efficiency is what makes it one of the top ad blockers for Safari.

Version : 1.3 | Licence : free | Size : 11 mb | Memory : 49 mb

uBlock shows average results, it successfully blocks YouTube ads, but does not block important advertising categories. It is hard to see a significant difference from other extensions in web surfing mode, operation and site download speed. However, despite the small size, the amount of RAM used is almost 4.5 times the size of the application itself, which is weird at least.

Reduces traffic by (average): 26%.

Ad and Stuff Blocker

Version : 3.12.0 | Licence : free | Size : 1 mb | Memory : 8 mb

Although Ad and Stuff Blocker does not look like a credible app and has no reviews at all on the App Store (perhaps, because of a rather strange logo), it has performed well. It successfully blocks ads on YouTube and different types of adverts. In web surfing mode there are no noticeable differences from other ad blockers for Safari browser. All in all, it is a decent product. The only nuance we’ve encountered is that, apparently, in MacOS Task Manager the program gets a different name and is hard to find among hundreds of other processes.

Reduces traffic by (average): 38%.

AdBlock Plus

Version : 2.1.1 | Licence : free | Size : 17 mb | Memory : 6 mb

The developer claims Adblock Plus for Safari is completely free and reliable blocker. We’ve conducted a number of tests and found out that it really can handle tasks on the average level. It stops constant YouTube ads, and shows good results among other extensions in testing by advertising categories. A low use of RAM resources is also a nice factor.

Ghostery Lite

Version : 1.1.0 | Licence : free | Size : 7 mb | Memory : 4 mb

It is very strange that this app does not have any reviews in the App Store, because it has demonstrated the best test results. This may be due to its release date – January 10, 2020 which is recent. The “Lite” version title suggests there should be a Premium too, but neither description nor the app itself does not contain any info on it.

Due to low browser RAM consumption, you should be able to use it on laptops of practically any age or performance level. However, the MacOS version should be at least 10.13. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the program is the page load timer, and judging by its indicators, pages load on average 0.5 seconds faster. A slight difference, but it is very nice that the developer took care of such a trifle.

Reduces traffic by (average): 37%. Read the full Ghostery review .

Version : 1.0.4 | Licence : free | Size : 4 mb | Memory : 70 mb

The first thing to ask is why is such a small program using so much memory? In general, AdLock proved to be good, blocking ads on YouTube, of course, and scoring good points in testing. It hides all forms of ads, be it banners and pop-ups, or autoplay videos, animation, etc. Extra points for additional features, such as anti-spyware and anti-malware protection, whitelist, social media filter (removes Like buttons).

Reduces traffic by (average): 40%.

Before drawing conclusions, let’s calculate the points based on handling various types of advertising and services. We’ll simply add up points for the following:

Contextual advertising : Google AdSense, Yandex Direct.
Analytics services : Google Analytics, Hotjar, Yandex Metric.
Banner ads : flash ads, gifs and still images.
Error collection services : Sentry, Bugsnag.

Thus, our scale below is 0 to 8 range. And although there have been reports (e.g. ZDNet ) about Apple limiting the potency of ad blockers for Safari, most of the ones on our list did a decent job.

The best performance, as we see, is by the least popular in the App Store Ghostery Lite and Ka-Block! . AdLock, AdGuard and Magic Lasso follow with a bit lower points. Yet, we should mention, that while all extensions block ads on YouTube, Magic Lasso does not.

Typically, users only use these extensions for one purpose – blocking ads on YouTube. Any modern blocker should handle this task a priori. But sometimes there comes a time when the user changes priorities and needs a more efficient app, with a certain set of functions and capabilities. Finally, we would like to add that the only drawback of any ad blocker out there is that ads integrated into videos still cannot be blocked. And that’s impossible so far.

Read next : Best ad blockers for Chrome .

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How to Block Ads in Safari on the iPhone

There are some built-in tools, but you'll likely need a content blocker plug-in

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What to Know

Download and set up an ad blocker app. Then, on iPhone: Settings > Safari > Content Blockers ( on ).
Suggested ad blockers: 1Blocker, Crystal Adblock, Norton Ad Blocker, Purify.
Natively block Safari pop-ups on iPhone: Settings > Safari > Block Pop-ups ( on ).

This article explains how to use content blockers to block ads in Safari on iPhones with iOS 9 or higher.

Your phone must have iOS 9 or higher to use content blockers. Update the iPhone OS to ensure it has the most up-to-date version with current security patches.

How to Block Ads on iPhone With Safari

Using an ad blocker for your iPhone means your browser won't download ads. This usually means faster page loads, a longer-lasting battery, and less wireless data usage. If you don't want to see pop-up ads, there is a way to block these ads. Here's how to do so using the Safari web browser for iPhone.

Content blockers are apps that add new features that your default web browser doesn't have. These are like third-party keyboards —separate apps that work inside other apps that support them. This means that to block ads, you need to install at least one of these apps.

Most iPhone content blockers work the same way. When you go to a website, the app checks a list of ad services and servers. If it finds these on the site you're visiting, the app blocks the website from loading those ads on the page. Some apps take a comprehensive approach by blocking the ads and tracking the cookies used by advertisers based on those cookies' URLs .

How to Install Content Blocking Apps

To block ads with Safari content blocker apps, install the app, and then enable it from the iPhone Settings app.

Go to the App Store and download a content-blocking app to your iPhone. The example here is Norton Ad Blocker, but all ad-blocking apps work similarly. See the list below for other suggested apps.

Open the ad blocker app and follow the instructions to set it up. Every app is different, but each offers instructions to turn on the ad-blocking abilities.

On the iPhone home screen, open the Settings app.

Select Safari > Content Blockers .

Move the toggle switch next to the ad-blocker app you installed to On (green).

Choose an Ad-Blocking Plug-In for Safari

There is a sizable market for ad-blocking Safari plug-ins. The following options can get you started:

1Blocker : Free, with in-app purchases. In addition to more than 50,000 built-in blocker rules, this app supports custom rules to block sites and cookies and to hide other elements.
Crystal Adblock : At $0.99, the developer claims that this ad blocker loads pages four times faster and uses 50 percent less data. This app also lets you opt to view ads on some sites to support those sites.
Norton Ad Blocker : This free ad-blocking app from the company behind the popular and long-running antivirus software also lets you add exceptions.
Purify : Grab this content blocker for $1.99 to block ads and tracking software. It includes a list (typically called a whitelist) to allow you to see ads on some sites if you like. According to the developer, after blocking Safari ads with this app, you can expect a fourfold increase in page load speeds and your web browsing data usage to be cut in half.

How to Block Pop-Ups on the iPhone Using Built-In Tools

Ad-blocking apps can block all kinds of ads and trackers used by advertisers. If you only want to block intrusive pop-ups, you don't need to download an app because pop-up blocking is a built-in feature in Safari. Here's what you need to do:

On the iPhone home screen, select Settings > Safari .

Toggle the Block Pop-ups switch to On (green), if it isn't already.

You can enable the Safari pop-up blocker on your computer, too.

The main benefit of blocking ads is that you don't see advertising. However, there are other key benefits to using these anti-advertisement apps:

Websites load faster : Ads are extra elements on the page that have to load, and ads often stream video or play animations. It takes time for the page to fully download and often causes other things like non-ad images and videos to take longer to display.
You'll be more secure : Many ads are vectors for malware. Infected ads hit a network, even a legitimate one, to disrupt your device.
You use less data : When you no longer see ads, you won't use your monthly data allowances to load ads. Some ad-blocking apps claim to save you lots of data. While their numbers may be inflated, you'll reduce your data usage to some degree because ad images and videos don't download to your phone.
A longer-lasting battery : Downloading ads, just like downloading anything in Safari, requires energy. One way to have a longer-lasting battery is to stop downloading so much data, which is what happens when you use an ad blocker.

Why You Shouldn't Block Ads

One downside you might encounter when you block ads on your iPhone is that some websites don't load properly. Some sites detect whether their ads load, and if ads don't load, you can't use the site until you unblock their ads.

Almost every site on the internet makes the majority of its money by showing advertising to its readers. If the ads are blocked, the site doesn't get paid. The money made from advertising pays writers and editors, funds server and bandwidth costs, buys equipment, pays for photography and travel, and more. Without that income, it's possible that a site you visit every day could go out of business. Consider supporting your favorite sites by whitelisting them, so ads on those sites still display.

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