Adblock

The free ad blocker

Specifications

Version	6.4.0
Date updated	20/08/2024
License	Free
Size	4.13 MB
Operating systems	Linux, macOS 11.0 or later, Windows 7/8/10/11
Category	Plug ins
Editor’s note

Adblock Overview

We at Play Hub APK brings you brief review AdBlock it is an ad blocker.

Introducing AdBlock

AdBlock is a tool designed to block ads while browsing online. It was designed by developer Michael Gundlach in 2009, where it took little time to establish itself as one of the references in its category. And for good reason, it remains simple to use and effective at the same time, which is true for use from a smartphone, a tablet or even a computer.

AdBlock should not be confused with Adblock Plus (ABP) although both tools include similar options, we will come back to this later.

How to use the ad blocker?

Downloading AdBlock is very simple since you only need to install the web extension or mobile application on the device of your choice before activating it.

Once the AdBlock tool is enabled on your devices, it takes care of blocking ads so that they do not appear on the web page you are visiting. This works on many platforms so that you can avoid ads on a regular site or go directly to your video on YouTube.

In fact, AdBlock takes care of protecting your online browsing since the ads are not displayed, because they cannot track your activities when you browse in order to make targeted advertising later. At the same time, this positively impacts the loading time of web pages.

While AdBlock works on most sites, it is possible that its presence is detected by the platform you are browsing on. In this case, the latter may ask you to disable the extension or place the site on a whitelist so that you can access its content.

On the other hand, AdBlock works with what it calls Acceptable Advertising by default. On the one hand, it blocks all invasive ads that are present on websites. On the other hand, it lets certain ads appear when they are not considered invasive. And for good reason, the service is aware that many sites are paid by advertising displays such as banners, this is true for many online media, for example.

With AdBlock, you can manually whitelist sites from displaying ads. This can help you support media or content creators, if they make money from it.

AdBlock is available in different forms. On the one hand, you have a web extension when it comes to installing the ad blocker on your computer. In this case, know that it is available with many internet browsers, you find it on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge as well as Safari. At the same time, you can also enjoy the mobile application on your smartphone or tablet in the case where the device runs on Android or iOS.

Next, know that downloading AdBlock and using the ad blocker is free. The basic version is already very complete to avoid invasive ads, where you can still choose the premium version.

AdBlock Premium, on the other hand, costs $1 per month or $10 per year for customization options. In fact, you can add themes to change the appearance or font size or display photos of your choice to replace ads when a web page loads. In addition, this offer includes synchronization between all your devices so that you can find the settings you set up on each site. Finally, you can rely on a tool designed to fight against distraction and wasted time, this one avoids pop-ups and others.

Alternatives to AdBlock

AdBlock is a reference software when it comes to blocking invasive online ads. The service can boast of being completely free while you can install it on all your devices thanks to the web extension or the mobile application. This one is perfectly effective when it comes to removing ads that take up too much space. In fact, it must be said that its major alternative remains Adblock Plus (ABP).

If you have chosen to download AdBlock, you may have confused the software with Adblock Plus (ABP) as the two look so similar. The logos and features are almost the same, which can be confusing. In the same vein, ABP comes in the form of a web extension compatible with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and Opera. In addition, you are entitled to the mobile application on smartphones and tablets that run on Android and iOS. In any case, this tool is free from start to finish.

Like AdBlock, Adblock Plus (ABP) is designed to block invasive ads when you browse online. This way, ads don’t show up when you browse online and you can rest easy knowing that you can whitelist websites. At the same time, you can also blacklist sites by reporting ads so that they are blocked after all other users of the service.

In case you don’t want to install an extension, you should know that there are internet browsers that directly include a tool to block ads. In this category, we find Opera, it is available on devices running Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. Once again, you can use it for free to avoid ads, but also to browse online while maintaining your privacy.