Furthermore, this version of Adguard can also optionally attempt to block adware, spyware and dialer installers (which try to get a modem to dial an expensive phone number) from activating on the user's computer.Īdguard can also attempt to get around web sites which prevent users accessing their content if they are using this ad blocking browser extension (we have a notice at the top of the page suggesting either white-listing the site or making a donation if blocking ads).

There is also the option to use a database within the app to check and block web sites that are known to contain malware or attempt phishing attacks to get user data. A number of third-party tracking systems are blocked using this software. The extension control is a green shield icon in the toolbar which provides access to the configuration options and delivers information about adverts blocked already.Īdditional to ad blocking, the extension blocks the ad network code which usually allows the network to track the user around the web. Web sites can be configured individually so that adverts display on some web sites, but not others. The software can speed up the downloading of web pages and reduce bandwidth usage by pre-parsing web page code and preventing the download of adverts contained within the web page. The type of adverts that can be blocked include text ads, banner ads, floating ads, YouTube video ads, Facebook ads, and unwanted pop ups. The principal goal of Adguard for Chrome is to block adverts that will display when using the Google Chrome web browser. There is also a Windows and Android app, with a Mac one in development. There is this browser extension for Chrome and others for Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari, and Yandex. It provides cross-platform support for ad blocking and some extra useful facilities which varies depending on the platform. ' Get rid of web ads, trackers and popups now!'Īdguard for Google Chrome is an ad blocking web browser extension.

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