AdGuard
Cross-platform ad and tracker blocking for browsers, apps, and DNS.
AdGuard provides ad blocking, tracker reduction, phishing protection, and related privacy tools across desktop, mobile, and browser-extension platforms. Its main apps are positioned as system-level blockers for supported devices, while browser extensions offer lighter-weight blocking inside specific browsers.
Why it stands out
- Covers more platforms than many browser-only ad blockers, including desktop, mobile, Linux, and Android TV options.
- Offers system-wide filtering on supported operating systems rather than limiting blocking to one browser.
- Provides both full apps and lighter browser extensions, so users can choose the level of integration they need.
- Combines ad blocking with tracker, phishing, and unsafe-site protections in the same product family.
Good to know
- Capabilities differ by platform; the iOS version is described around browser blocking and DNS filtering rather than full app-wide filtering.
- The site separates AdGuard Ad Blocker, AdGuard VPN, and AdGuard DNS into different products, so users may need multiple tools for the full privacy stack.
- Downloads are governed by AdGuard’s license agreement, and the presence of a purchase option suggests some functionality may require a paid plan.
Under the radar: If you only need blocking inside a single browser, start with the browser extension; the full desktop or mobile app is more relevant when you want filtering beyond one browser.
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Desktop and mobile users who want one ad-blocking tool across several devices and browsers can use AdGuard to reduce ads, trackers, and risky pages. Block ads and tracking scripts in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, or Yandex Browser. Filter ads in apps as well as browsers on supported platforms such as Windows, macOS, Android, and Linux. Use iOS browser blocking and DNS filtering when full app-level filtering is not available. Add basic protection against phishing pages and known malicious sites while browsing.
Apps for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux; extensions for major browsers; ad and popup blocking; tracker filtering; phishing and malware-site protection; DNS filtering support on iOS; separate AdGuard VPN and AdGuard DNS products available from the same ecosystem.
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