Ad Blocker

Blocks ads on web pages. Ad blocker extensions are software tools that are designed to remove or block online advertisements from web pages. These ads can take various forms, such as banners, pop-ups, and videos, and they can be displayed on desktop.

Ad Blocker - Blocks ads on web pages

Ad Blocker is a Firefox add-on that blocks ads on web pages. These ad blocker extensions are designed to remove or block online advertisements from web pages, including banners, pop-ups, and videos displayed on desktop. They work by analyzing the content of a web page, identifying advertising scripts and elements, and preventing them from loading, so that the user doesn't see the ads. Some ad blockers use blacklists or algorithms to detect and block ads.

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Add-on stats

By: Pratham

Daily users: 1

Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2023-02-18)

Version code: 5528073

Creation date: 2023-02-17

Firefox on Android: No

Risk:

Permissions:

webRequest
webRequestBlocking
<all_urls>

Size: 63.73K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 98,123 ▼ 667

Other rankings

#213 in algorithm keyword 2 ▼ 6 #220 in ad-blocking keyword 96 ▼ 5

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome

Not available on Android

Not available on Edge

Add-on safety

Risk impact

Ad Blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Ad Blocker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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