The best advert blocker ?

Andy Birkenhead · 28/08/14 - 20:31

I am sick and tired of pop up adverts constantly getting in the way on my screen.
Which is the best (FREE) blocker of ALL these adverts ?

jenzie · 28/08/14 - 20:57

adblock probably

gother · 28/08/14 - 20:59

Adblock for chrome or firefox.

chrisjr · 28/08/14 - 21:02

Adblock Plus

https://adblockplus.org

That URL seems to auto detect the browser you visit it with and redirects to the appropriate version of the plug-in. But there are small icons next to the Install button to change version.

I've used it for years with no problems.

call100 · 28/08/14 - 22:27

Definitely second Adblock+. Never failed me on any of my machines.

TelevisionUser · 28/08/14 - 22:59

Andy Birkenhead wrote: »

I am sick and tired of pop up adverts constantly getting in the way on my screen.
Which is the best (FREE) blocker of ALL these adverts ?

Adblock Edge - you know you want it, Andy.

LION8TIGER · 28/08/14 - 23:39

Is THIS the only difference between ABP and Edge ?

call100 · 28/08/14 - 23:56

Yes, that is the only difference. So If you don't check the box to accept some ads, they are both the same. Basically Edge just takes away your choice.

LION8TIGER · 29/08/14 - 00:23

Ah well one untick that lasts until you might install it again for some reason ... I think I'll keep ABP.

[Deleted User] · 29/08/14 - 11:39

As already said, Adblock is the way to go.

If you're using Chrome then click on the three lines in the top right and click on settings in the drop-down menu. Then click on extensions in the top left and then click on "Get More Extensions" and type in Adblock.

TelevisionUser · 29/08/14 - 17:22

call100 wrote: »

Yes, that is the only difference. So If you don't check the box to accept some ads, they are both the same. Basically Edge just takes away your choice.

lndeed it does but it does what Andy wants - it blocks everything.

Fried Kickin · 29/08/14 - 17:29

Another fan of Adblock+ here

call100 · 29/08/14 - 17:45

TelevisionUser wrote: »

lndeed it does but it does what Andy wants - it blocks everything.

Indeed, they both do.;-)

colin_anson · 29/08/14 - 18:05

adblock edge for me ;-)

DS-Guy · 29/08/14 - 18:52

Hi iam new here just having a look around

came across this thread is good for android set top boxes as well? cheers

LION8TIGER · 29/08/14 - 22:53

I don't know really but there is a version for Android.

Andy Birkenhead · 30/08/14 - 19:25

Hi. I downloaded Adblock plus. I don't know what went wrong but it just seemed to make things worse

mac2708 · 30/08/14 - 19:48

Did you get it from the link given in post 4 or if you're using Google from here
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock-plus/cfhdojbkjhnklbpkdaibdccddilifddb?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon

Fried Kickin · 30/08/14 - 20:55

Andy Birkenhead wrote: »

Hi. I downloaded Adblock plus. I don't know what went wrong but it just seemed to make things worse

Hmm I wonder if you possibly have a malware infection?
I'd suggest trying a malware scan because under no circumstances would adblock+ make ads worse.
Malwarebytes free version is good
https://www.malwarebytes.org/

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