AdBlock User Reviews
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170fin
Excellent app - Exceeding expectations & a continued forerunner in the field of both browsing security & respect for user rights.
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user 15536988
AdBlock does the trick! Annoying ads got on my nerves for years. No more!
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przemyslaw
This app is for me. It’s a part of life when I’m on the web. Thanks AdBlock!
What is AdBlock for Firefox?
AdBlock for Firefox is an ad blocking add-on (or browser extension), which means it blocks Firefox ads and prevents advertisers from tracking you across the web. AdBlock is used by more than 1 million Firefox users to block ads in Firefox, improve page load speed, and help protect their privacy. That's because AdBlock for Firefox is easy to install, simple to use, and allows you to browse the web without worries or distractions.
How To Install
You can install the latest version of AdBlock for Firefox from the Firefox Add-Ons Store. When prompted, click OK to accept the permissions for AdBlock and complete the installation.
Block Firefox Ads and Pop-Ups
AdBlock for Firefox protects you from annoying ads, pop-ups, and other distractions. It removes ads on Facebook, YouTube, Google, and all of your favorite websites. AdBlock lets you stop Firefox ads for good and browse distraction-free!
Remove YouTube Ads
AdBlock for Firefox starts blocking YouTube ads from the moment you install: say goodbye to pre-roll, mid-roll, even the ads in the “Up Next” sidebar! AdBlock allows you to experience YouTube completely free from distracting ads.
YouTube Ad Blocking Choices
Many AdBlock users want to support YouTube creators they like, while continuing to block other ads on YouTube. AdBlock is the only YouTube ad blocker for Firefox that provides an easy option for allowing ads on your favorite channels. With just a few clicks, you can support your favorite content creators (while keeping ads blocked everywhere else). Using this option lets you show support for your favorite YouTube channels without having to manually pause and unpause ad blocking each time you visit.
Block Twitch Ads
AdBlock provides Twitch ad blocking like no other ad blocker on the market--literally. AdBlock is the only Firefox ad blocker with a unique way of hiding and muting all ads on your favorite Twitch streams. In the AdBlock options menu select “Enable hiding of streaming ads on Twitch” to tell AdBlock to hide and mute most ads that play mid-stream on Twitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
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How do I install AdBlock for Firefox?
In most cases, installing AdBlock is as simple as visiting our website from your preferred browser and clicking Get AdBlock Now. Visit our Help Center for more detailed browser-specific installation instructions.
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Is AdBlock for Firefox safe?
Yes. AdBlock is safe to install and free from any form of malware. But keep in mind that the official browser extension stores and our website are the only safe places to get AdBlock. If you install “AdBlock” from anywhere else, it may contain malware that can infect your computer. AdBlock is open source software, which means that anyone can access our code and use it for their own purposes. Unfortunately that means there are a lot of copycat ad blockers out there, so it's important to be extra cautious when installing an extension like AdBlock. No one wants to end up with adware when installing an ad blocker!
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Why does AdBlock for Firefox need permissions?
When you install AdBlock for the first time, AdBlock will request some permissions to operate within your browser. It will look something like this: "AdBlock can read, modify, and transmit content from all web pages. This could include sensitive information like passwords, phone numbers, and credit cards." Although the exact wording depends on which browser you use, the warnings all sound a little scary. That's because it's important to be careful with your browser permissions! You should be aware of what your browser extensions can do.
Ad blockers work by 1) blocking a web page's requests to download ads from the servers that host them and, 2) hiding any ads that can't be blocked. To do that, the extension needs to:
- See every page you open so that AdBlock can run on every page you visit. This also means that AdBlock knows the URL of every page you visit.
- See all the data on the page to find any unblocked ads among the other content. This also means that AdBlock can see any forms you submit and your browsing history on that tab.
- Change the data on the page by adding some HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code to the page to hide unblocked ads.
It's important to know that just because AdBlock can see everything on a web page, it doesn't mean it actually does anything with it. The extension does not record your browsing history, capture your passwords or bank account numbers, or secretly collect or change data you submit on a web form.
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What does AdBlock do with my information?
We regularly obfuscate all personally identifiable information in our logs, making all the data we have completely anonymous. Most importantly, we do not target or sell any of the data we collect, personally identifiable or not. Tracking and selling user data goes against everything we stand for as a company. For more information, we encourage you to review our privacy policy.
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What are "filter lists" and which ones should I use?
AdBlock uses lists of rules called filter lists to know what things it should block and hide on the web pages you visit. While AdBlock starts blocking ads from the moment you install it, filter lists allow you to further customize what you see (and don't see) online. For instance, you can use filter lists to block things like newsletter pop-ups, social media widgets, and cookie warnings. If you're highly technical, you can even create your own custom filters.
If you'd prefer to “set it and forget it,” you can do that, too! Upon installing AdBlock, you'll be subscribed to the filter lists you need to block annoying ads and help improve your browsing experience without any additional work required.
