Who actually likes having to look at ads on the internet? Probably nobody. This article will talk about some of the best adblock services and apps that will greatly reduce the amount of advertisements that you will encounter on your laptop/ cellphone/ tablet/ ect.
Adblock Plus- https://adblockplus.org/
This open source program eliminates banners, pop ups, and a bunch of other stuff you don’t want to see. Another interesting feature is that it doesn’t block “non intrusive ads”, so that you can support websites you enjoy. It works for all sorts of browsers and platforms like Android, Chrome, FireFox, Internet Explorer, and Safari. Best of all, it’s free!
Adblocker Ultimate- https://adblockultimate.net/
This program is a little more strict about blocking ads than Adblock Plus since Adblocker Ultimate attempts to remove all ads, even the ones that support the websites you visit. It works for Chrome, FireFox, Opera, Internet Explorer, and Safari.
Brave- https://brave.com/
Brave doesn’t depend on extensions to block ads, and it is very simple to download and use. It has a bunch of different settings to play around with so that you can really customize your ad blocking experience. Interestingly enough, it is its own browser, meaning you will have to switch which browser you use to Brave’s. If you are willing to make the switch, this can be a highly efficient and streamlined program.
1Blocker-https://1blocker.com/
This app is for iOS products only, and has plenty of awards under its belt. This highly efficient app is very customizable and useful for your everyday browsing.
HTTPS Everywhere-https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere
This is an extension that you can download and use for Chrome, FireFox, and Opera. It encrypts your communication with major websites, and is very easy to use.
Disconnect- https://disconnect.me/
This program allows you to select the free basic version, or pay more to get more features. The free version works for Chrome, FireFox, Opera, and Safari. Essentially, Disconnect works by letting you visualize and block the websites that track you.
Ghostery- https://www.ghostery.com/
Ghostery works for Chrome, FireFox, Opera, and Safari by allowing you to regulate what ads you get and by maximizing your browser’s efficiency.
uMatrix- https://github.com/gorhill/uMatrix
This one allows you to filter which websites you want to block ads for, so it does take some time and customization to get working. It works for FireFox, Chrome, and Opera.
Adblock- https://getadblock.com/
This one is easily the most popular and probably most used ad block service on this list. You can pay to support the folks that made the program, or not. It’s up to you. Works for Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, Opera, and FireFox.
AdGuard- https://adguard.com/en/welcome.html
Like a lot of these programs/ services, AdGuard has free versions and versions that you pay for. Can be used on iOS or Android.
Sources
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/565-best-adblockers-privacy-extensions.html#s17
https://www.pcwdld.com/pop-up-and-ad-blocker
https://www.digitaltrends.com/web/best-ad-blockers-for-chrome/
