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Metric	AdBlock — block ads across the web	Adblock Plus - free ad blocker
User count	60,000,000	37,000,000
Average rating	4.47	4.39
Rating count	290,334	187,968
Last updated	2026-07-08	2026-07-08
Size	71.95 MB	69.52 MB
Version	6.43.2	4.41.2

Short description	Free AdBlock blocks YouTube and web ads, stops trackers, hides cookie banners, and improves security—custom filters and premium extras.	Block ads on YouTube and across the web with Adblock Plus. Block trackers, customize filters, and enjoy faster, private browsing.
Full summary	AdBlock is a Chrome-compatible ad blocker trusted by over 60 million users that starts blocking intrusive ads the moment you install it. MV3-ready and designed as an alternative to uBlock Origin, AdBlock removes pop-ups, banners and video ads on YouTube, Facebook and across the web while reducing third-party tracking and malicious ad threats. Customize your experience with advanced filters, allowlists, dark mode and a set‑and‑forget workflow for smoother, faster browsing. Upgrade with premium features to hide cookie banners, block auto-play videos and animated GIFs, swap blocked ads for fun images, and choose colorful themes. AdBlock supports the Acceptable Ads program (easy opt-out), offers friendly support and a robust Help Center, and prioritizes user privacy and security to keep your browsing safe and distraction-free.	Adblock Plus is one of the most popular free ad blockers, trusted by hundreds of millions since 2006. It blocks ads and third-party trackers to improve privacy and browsing speed, and it remains Chrome MV3–compatible to work with the latest extension updates. With Adblock Plus you’ll block pop-ups, banners, and video ads on YouTube and other sites, and you can tailor what to block or allow. The free version covers core ad-blocking and privacy protections, with a Premium upgrade offering extra controls like blocking auto-play videos and hiding cookie banners. By default it follows the Acceptable Ads standard, with an opt-out option, and the extension is designed to respect user privacy: we never collect identifying data, and you can pause blocking on specific sites if you choose.