To summarize, here are our key findings: Browser In Opera the places of the picture ads were blank, but the frames remained.Īfter testing this ad block on various websites in different browsers, we conclude it performs positively. On YouTube, where ads can be very irritating, AdGuard performed rather well, only occasionally letting some video ads through. Though, after refreshing a page it appeared fine. In Chrome, some pages were not loading properly, being stuck in the middle or displaying text only or video only. For example, on Reddit it has blocked ads and even page elements.
Testing various functions of AdGuard for Mac in Safari browser, we can say it is working well. The absence of languages is a downer, let’s hope it will be fixed in the following versions. parental control, themes, language selection. The only browser where AdGuard works properly without an extension is Safari.Īlso, unlike the Windows version, AdGuard for Mac does not have extra functions, i.e. Built-in AdGuard assistant is available for Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Edge, and Yandex browsers. It started functioning properly only after the extension was installed. In other words, the app can work on its own as is, yet extensions facilitate proper results.įor instance, Chrome browser is not loading pages while the program is on, as our own experience proves. Developers inform that it will be easier to hide any element, enable/disable ad blocking or send reports. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, to get our best video reviews, comparisons and performance tips:īeing a rare example of an ad block that is not a browser extension but a separate app, it still requires installing an extension. Upon a first launch, AdGuard for Mac offers options to configure it’s work, for instance, activate a language-specific filter. The slider allows users to quickly disable the app. It displays the amount of ads, trackers and threats stopped, as well as saved traffic. By clicking on it, you can open the interface, which is minimalist and clear. AdGuard 2.3 occupies 126 Mb on the disk and consumes up to 120 Mb of RAM, which is twice as much as Safari extension does. ĪdGuard is a desktop app that apart from hiding ads offers tools for privacy protection. One fine ad blocker that has previously shown positive results (AdGuard review) has introduced a version for Apple computers.
We are so used to it, that today it is hard to find a 100% trustworthy product. There is no shortage of free browser extensions, yet many of those earn money from advertisers, thus certain ads still leak through. Finding a good ad blocker has never been easy.
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