AdGuard Browser Assistant

Extension for the AdGuard desktop app. Manages filtering right from the browser, hides annoying elements in two clicks.

AdGuard Browser Assistant: Extend Your AdGuard Desktop App

AdGuard Browser Assistant is an extension for the Firefox browser that works in conjunction with the AdGuard desktop app, which is required to make the most of the assistant's features. The assistant provides controls to manage filtering, block annoying elements, remove user rules, report intrusive ads, and quickly access the desktop app. It creates an easier and more intuitive way to ensure a cleaner browsing experience.

Add-on stats

Version: 1.4.1 (Last updated: 2024-03-26)
Creation date: 2020-01-30
Weekly download count: 945
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • scripting
Size: 1.56M

Other platforms

AdGuard Browser Assistant (v1.4.1)
4.03 (189) 500,000
AdGuard: Content Blocker (v2.8.0)
3.29 (103,583) 15,348,891
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Add-on summary

IMPORTANT: This extension requires AdGuard desktop app to function! Install AdGuard desktop app (for Mac or Windows) first and then use this extension to expand the app's capabilities.

What can it do?

🚦 Manage filtering on the website It's easy to whitelist a website. Switch off (or back on) ad blocking for any website right in the Assistant's main menu.

✂ Block any annoying element manually Say, you’ve seen an element (whether it be a text, picture, video, banner, or else) you dislike. You can easily select and delete it.

🗑 Delete all user rules related to a web page While you block various elements you dislike — user filters are created. This functionality helps remove all changes by one click in case you want to go back to the way things were.

🚨 Report site (if an ad snuck in by accident) Browsing, you were suddenly distracted by a sneaky ad? Report it immediately and it won’t stand a chance.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Effectively blocks junk and ads
  • Saves data
Cons
  • Not visible or available in the toolbar
  • Can interfere with website functionality
  • Requires a subscription fee
Most mentioned
  • Does not work or is not visible
  • Effectiveness in blocking ads
  • Interference with site functionality
User reviews


does not work ; not available to see in, or add to, toolbar
by emoze, 2024-11-28
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

AdGuard Browser Assistant requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

AdGuard Browser Assistant has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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