Host AdBlocker

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

Host AdBlocker - DNS-Based Ad Blocker

Host AdBlocker is an ad-blocking Edge add-on that operates on host filtering to block ads, malware, and phishing hostnames. It uses DNS-based filtering for increased performance and reduced memory footprint. You can extend the default filtering list or whitelist specific hostnames. The extension runs on manifest v3 for native blocking performance and can be easily toggled on and off.

Add-on stats

Manifest V3
By: Bermet
Users: 197
-7
Rating: 1.80
(52)
Version: 0.2.1 (Last updated: 2022-03-07)
Creation date: 2022-03-07
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • declarativeNetRequest
Size: 3.85M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Host AdBlocker (v0.2.1)
799 4.00 (18)
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox

User reviews

Best adblocker I have ever used!!!!
by Joel, 2022-01-21
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Host AdBlocker requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Host AdBlocker. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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