AdBlock — block ads across the web

Name: AdBlock — block ads across the web
Rating: 4.481965823452183 (290199 reviews)
Author: http://getadblock.com/

Block ads on YouTube and your favorite sites for free

Download

Install Compare

AdBlock is a trusted Chrome extension used by over 60 million users worldwide to block ads across the web, including YouTube, Facebook, and more. It offers comprehensive ad-blocking by removing disruptive pop-ups, banners, and video ads, significantly improving your browsing experience and productivity.

Beyond blocking ads, AdBlock enhances your online privacy by disabling third-party tracking and boosts security by protecting against malicious ads containing malware or phishing scams. Users can customize their ad-blocking preferences with advanced filters, allowlists, dark mode, and even swap blocked ads for fun images. Premium features include blocking additional distractions, hiding cookie banners, syncing settings across devices, and changing themes. AdBlock prioritizes user privacy and offers fast customer support with a robust Help Center. Download AdBlock to enjoy faster, safer, and more personalized web browsing today.

Extension Privacy & Security Productivity Utilities

By:

http://getadblock.com/

Users:

62,000,000

Rating:

4.48

(290,199) 22 new ratings

Version:

6.21.2 Last updated: 2025-06-06

Creation date:

2020-07-03

Risk:

Permissions:

alarms
contextMenus
declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
idle
notifications
scripting
storage
tabs
unlimitedStorage
webNavigation

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

58.38M

Email:

he*****@getadblock.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 3

Other rankings

#2 in Workflow & Planning

#1 in ad-blocking keyword 96

#1 in ad blocker keyword 97

#1 in adblock keyword 93

#1 in ads keyword 75

Upgrade to see more rankings

Top 10 Best Adblock Extensions for Chrome in 2025

Publisher Change History

2024-02-21: Email was changed from he*****@getadblock.com to br*****@getadblock.com

2024-02-23: Email was changed from br*****@getadblock.com to he*****@getadblock.com

Upgrade to see full email

User reviews

Users find AdBlock very effective at blocking ads on many websites, particularly deceptive or scam ads. However, it consistently fails to block YouTube and Twitch ads, with recent versions causing YouTube videos not to load or display white screens. Many reviewers mention that YouTube seems to disable the extension, leading to frustration. Some indicate the extension now requires payment for full features, and accuse it of 'selling out' to Google. Overall, it works well on general sites but struggles significantly with major video platforms like YouTube.

Pros

Effectively blocks most ads across the web.
Generally good at removing intrusive advertisements outside of YouTube.
Blocks deceptive and scam ads especially on platforms like YouTube.

Cons

Fails to block ads on YouTube and Twitch effectively.
Causes YouTube videos not to load or results in white screens when enabled.
Recently blocks YouTube content entirely, preventing video playback.
Requires paid upgrade to work properly, indicating a shift away from free functionality.
Users feel it has 'sold out' to Google or YouTube, allowing ads through on those platforms.

Recent reviews

Приложуха классная, экономит достаточно много времени, звезду снял так как со вчера адблок стал душить ютуб, из-за чего не грузятся авы видео.

uj*****, 2025-06-11

還是可以用，但今天只能用360p看，希望能早日修復功能。

何沂*****, 2025-06-11

Aunque a veces se quedaba pausado iba más o menos bien. Lleva unos días que dejó de funcionar, esperando una actualización.

Ja*****, 2025-06-11

View all user reviews ›

Extension safety

Risk impact

AdBlock — block ads across the web requires a lot of sensitive permissions. 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.
Critical ****** ****** ** *** ********* ****** * *********** ******** **** ** ** *** ******* *** ****** **** **** *** ******* *****
High ****** *** ********* ** ******* *** ******* ******* ** ****** *** *** ******** ******
High ****** ********* ** * ****** ******** ******** ********** * ******* ******* *****
High ******* ******* **** *** ****** ***** *** ***** ** ******* **** ********* ********* ** * *********** *****
Medium ******* ******* ************* ***** *** ** ******* *** **** ******* ****** ******** *******
Medium ****** ** ********* ****** ********* *** **** ****** **** **** ** ******* ** ********** **** ***********

Risk likelihood

AdBlock — block ads across the web has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
Low **** ********* *** ***** **** **** * ****** **** ***** ********** *** **** ****** ** ** ****** *** *****
Low **** ********* *** **** **** ****** ******* ********** **** ****** ** ** ****** *** *****
Good **** ********* ** ****** ** ********
Good **** ********* *** **** **** *******