Adblock Plus and (a little) more

Adblock Plus 2.0.4 for Safari released · 2019-02-19 09:57 by Dean Murphy

Install Adblock Plus 2.0.4 for Safari

In this update we have fixed the speed and performance issues that were present in the previous version.

Changes

Performance improvements and bug fixes for filter lists
Upgraded whitelist mechanism to work with new filter lists

Regarding recent news · 2019-01-24 17:30 by Tom Woolford

Adblock Plus responds to recent news coverage.

Adblock Plus 3.4.3 for Chrome, Firefox and Opera released · 2019-01-23 04:00 by Sebastian Noack

Install Adblock Plus 3.4.3 for Chrome
Install Adblock Plus 3.4.3 for Firefox
Install Adblock Plus 3.4.3 for Opera

Changes

Added the new abort-current-inline-script snippet for terminating inline scripts containing a given pattern (issue 7141).
Added the new abort-on-property-write snippet for terminating scripts that assign a value to a given property (issue 7207).
Changed name to “Adblock Plus – free ad blocker” (issue 7219).
Worked around an issue that caused Firefox to run out of memory and crash (issue 7210).
Provided the ABPIndo filter list to Malaysian users (issue 7158).

Taking up Mark's offer · 2019-01-14 16:59 by Job Plas

Last week Mark Zuckerberg wrote the following about his upcoming challenge for 2019:

My challenge for 2019 is to host a series of public discussions about the future of technology in society — the opportunities, the challenges, the hopes, and the anxieties.

Well said, Mark. And yes, we totally agree with you. 2018 has been a pivotal year in tech, and we as an industry have to do everything in our power to win back the trust of the public by working on the right things. And we would love to participate in the dialogue.

Adblock Plus 3.4.2 blocks Facebook again! · 2018-12-06 10:12 by Tom Woolford

Version 3.4.2 of Adblock Plus blocks Facebook’s Sponsored Posts again, as well as blocking a “first -party cookie” that Facebook has been offering to third-party websites.

Adblock Plus 3.4.2 for Chrome, Firefox and Opera released · 2018-12-03 17:48 by Dave Vandyke

Install Adblock Plus 3.4.2 for Chrome
Install Adblock Plus 3.4.2 for Firefox
Install Adblock Plus 3.4.2 for Opera

Changes

Fixed the “Waiting for Extension Adblock Plus…” problem which some users were experiencing (issue 7065).
Added the new hide-if-contains-image snippet (issue 7088).
Added the new hide-if-has-and-matches-style snippet (issue 7137).

Christmas Shopping Without an Ad Blocker Could Cost You · 2018-11-23 17:10 by Susie Concannon

The punches thrown over the last TV on discount will not be the only fight going on this week. The busiest shopping week of the year means an absolute bombardment of ads fighting for your attention.

Adblock Plus 3.4.1 for Chrome, Firefox and Opera released · 2018-11-14 21:00 by Sebastian Noack

Install Adblock Plus 3.4.1 for Chrome
Install Adblock Plus 3.4.1 for Firefox
Install Adblock Plus 3.4.1 for Opera

Changes

Added the new abort-on-property-read snippet (issue 6969).
Fixed a bug where an issue reporter screenshot was submitted without annotations under certain circumstances (issue 7100).

You spoke. We listened. ABP gets a major design overhaul · 2018-11-06 12:36 by Jeen Low

Adblock Plus’ 3.4 release includes a refresh to the user interface (UI). In this post, we take a look at the design process behind the new look and feel.

Looking back and stepping forward: Real community spirit with the Open Source Initiative at MozFest 2018 · 2018-11-05 14:47 by Rachel Brochado

For the third year in a row, Adblock Plus participated in the leading event that builds upon the incredible movement for an open web: MozFest. This year, we had a clear mission to connect, share, and celebrate 20 years of open source together with the Open Source Initiative (OSI). It was the perfect occasion to combine our appreciation for an open Internet, and to actively support and participate in the broader movement that exists around the issues of the web.