Host AdBlocker

An open-source DNS-based ad-blocker that operates based on host filtering to block ads, malware, phishing hostnames

Host AdBlocker: Open-source DNS-based ad-blocker

Host AdBlocker is an open-source Firefox add-on that uses host matching to block ads, malware, and phishing hostnames. It offers improved performance and reduced memory usage compared to other ad-blocker extensions.

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Add-on stats

By: Ray

Daily users: 44

-1

Rating: 4.88

(8)

0.02

Version: 0.1.4 (Last updated: 2021-07-05)

Version code: 5261288

Creation date: 2017-08-13

Weekly download count: 2

Firefox on Android: Yes

Risk:

Permissions:

*://*/*
storage
webRequest
webRequestBlocking

Size: 319.72K

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 14,480 ▼ 231

Other rankings

#47 in adblocker keyword 92 ▲ 1

#55 in malware keyword 42 ▼ 4

#63 in ad-blocking keyword 96

#67 in adblock keyword 92 ▲ 2

#132 in cost keyword 8 ▼ 2

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Other platforms

Not available on Chrome

Not available on Android

Not available on Edge

User reviews

by 退出党团队远离中共邪教, 2025-03-17

+1 ^^

by крис0.магАЗинА., 2023-05-11

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Host AdBlocker 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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