Adblock Plus and (a little) more
How to check any browser extension in two minutes: the prompts to run before you trust it · 16 days ago by Cornelius
A trustworthy browser extension can turn dangerous months after you install it, without a new version or an update prompt. The Great Suspender, Nano Adblocker and Nano Defender, and a 2023 cluster with 75 million installs all followed the same pattern: sold or exploited through a remote server that could change what the extension does at any time. This post gives you three prompts to run in any AI assistant that catch the pattern before it catches you.
Ads are coming to AI. So far we've blocked 16 million. · 57 days ago by Cornelius
The AI Block-o-Meter is a free, live dashboard from eyeo that tracks ads served inside AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Copilot, and how many are blocked. Since late April 2026, Adblock Plus and AdBlock have blocked 16 million ads in ChatGPT alone. A survey also found 72% of US adults are concerned AI chatbots could use their conversation data to target them with ads.
Adblock Plus doing just fine after updating to Manifest V3 … two years ago · 77 days ago by Ben
We’re very happy to report that despite some headlines that Google’s Chrome had decided to kill ad blocking, we remain very much alive. Kicking actually, and ready to protect you from the surveillance capitalists and annoying distractions of the internet. So, once for the record, Adblock Plus works in Chrome. Here’s what happened and why you don’t need to worry.
New phishing scam alert: Malicious search ads · 487 days ago by Rean Marie Thomas
A new phishing attack as scammers target people with fake ads to steal sensitive information.
Adblock Plus is NOT one of the 16 hacked Chrome extensions · 542 days ago by Rean Marie Thomas
16 Chrome extensions have been hacked putting 3.2 millions users at risk. Adblock Plus has not been affected.
Ad Trackers: What to Know and How to Protect Your Privacy · 581 days ago by Rean Marie Thomas
Adblock Plus blocks more than just ads, it also stops online trackers from collecting personal data.
Unwrap the Adblock Plus 2024 Recap · 627 days ago by Rean Marie Thomas
Find out more about what shaped ad blocking in 2024 and a sneak peek into what’s coming to Adblock Plus Premium in 2025
Shop smart, stay safe: block ads and trackers this holiday season · 673 days ago by Rean Marie Thomas
Use Adblock Plus for safer and more enjoyable holiday shopping by blocking annoying ads, avoiding trackers and malware, and speeding up page load times.
Heads Up: A new way to keep up with Adblock Plus releases! · 681 days ago by Jens Rösler
We are changing the way we share extension updates with you. From now on, we won’t be posting individual release announcements on the blog for every new version. But don’t worry, you won’t miss a thing!
A wolf in sheep’s clothing: safety online in the age of AI · 703 days ago by Durrah Taqiah
AI is one of the most exciting innovations of our time, bringing incredible potential to transform industries, enhance daily life, and solve complex problems. However, as with any powerful tool, we must also be mindful of the risks it poses. D