AdGuard Mac

[Machist]

Hello!

Is there AdGuard users?
Do you have problems?

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ventura-problems-stability.2389330/?post=32169534#post-32169534

I update latest version today (2.10.1.1277) so let see is there any effects to this problem.
If I remember correct, problems start in Big Sur and in Ventura it is much worse..

 

[1madman1]

I have the paid, standalone version of AdGuard on 4 different Macs - 1x install on High Sierra, 2x on Mojave, 1x on Catalina. Have not had any issues, nor has it ever been one.

 

[Machist]

I have paid version too..
Also I have older Macs and no issues.

As I said, problem is in Big Sur / Ventura.

I already open ticket in AdGuard support, but not yet any reply there..

 

[Machist]

reboot ~ Tue May 30 09:09


reboot ~ Fri May 26 11:39


reboot ~ Thu May 25 13:05


reboot ~ Wed May 24 07:53


reboot ~ Mon May 22 22:26


reboot ~ Wed May 17 09:37


reboot ~ Sun May 14 15:59


reboot ~ Sun May 14 10:00


reboot ~ Fri May 12 07:19


reboot ~ Thu May 11 21:57 Adguard disabled


reboot ~ Fri May 5 22:36 Adguard disabled


reboot ~ Tue May 2 10:08


reboot ~ Mon May 1 07:40 Adguard disabled


reboot ~ Mon Apr 24 09:05 Adguard disabled


reboot ~ Fri Apr 21 15:34


reboot ~ Thu Apr 20 13:24


reboot ~ Thu Apr 20 09:56


reboot ~ Mon Apr 17 07:41


reboot ~ Thu Apr 13 11:31


reboot ~ Wed Apr 12 15:07


reboot ~ Tue Apr 11 06:53


reboot ~ Sat Apr 8 08:37


reboot ~ Tue Apr 4 09:43


reboot ~ Mon Apr 3 09:03


reboot ~ Thu Mar 30 10:39


reboot ~ Wed Mar 29 10:34


reboot ~ Wed Mar 29 08:58


reboot ~ Tue Mar 28 14:40


reboot ~ Tue Mar 28 13:15




Now uptime: 7:55 up 2 days, 22:45, 2 users, load averages: 2,17 1,59 1,50
Adguard is disabled again.

 

[bogdanw]

Is AdGuard still using that outdated fake VPN connection?
Still hasn't migrated to a network extension?
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.adguard.mac.adguard.adguard-tun-helper.daemon.plist
https://adguard.com/kb/adguard-for-mac/installation/
“Network Extension”
“Implement an on-device content filter”
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/networkextension

 

[HDFan]

if I remember correct, problems start in Big Sur and in Ventura it is much worse..

What problems?

reboot ~ Wed May 24 07:53

Why the post about reboots?

 

[Machist]

What problems?

When AdGuard is active, Mac freeze every 2-3 days:
- Safari not load open anything. Other browsers work ok
- everything freeze, first app start to slow down and then whole system is freeze. I need to force restart my Mac (power button)

Why the post about reboots?

You can see the pattern.. when AdGuard is active Mac reboots often, every 2-3 days. When it is disabled uptime is +6 days


Now AdGuard is disabled and uptime is 6 days 23 hours.
so I am pretty sure that problem is AdGuard.

 

[gilby101]

Is AdGuard still using that outdated fake VPN connection?

On iOS, yes. Network Extension on macOS.

Now AdGuard is disabled and uptime is 6 days 23 hours.
so I am pretty sure that problem is AdGuard.

Or some interaction between AdGuard and other software or settings on your Mac.

AdGuard for Mac works well for me.

You use AdGuard for Mac, but your web site says "P.S please turn off your ad blocker, thank you!" 😉

 

[edsel12]

Adguard works great on my Mac and phone

 

[bogdanw]

Network Extension on macOS.

In that case, uninstall – reinstall might help

“Uninstalling macOS system extensions”
https://derflounder.wordpress.com/2020/09/01/uninstalling-macos-system-extensions/

Apple’s documentation for developers
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/driverkit/debugging_and_testing_system_extensions
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/systemextensions/installing_system_extensions_and_drivers

 

[Machist]

You use AdGuard for Mac, but your web site says "P.S please turn off your ad blocker, thank you!" 😉

Yes.. you can ask nicely There is some sites where you need Ad blocker and some sites I have exclude.

In that case, uninstall – reinstall might help

I already reinstall Mac OS and apps..

 

[Enzedder]

I have the paid, standalone version of AdGuard on 4 different Macs - 1x install on High Sierra, 2x on Mojave, 1x on Catalina. Have not had any issues, nor has it ever been one.

I've installed mine in a Docker container on my Synology NAS which covers all devices in my network/house, I think it can even be installed on a RPi, saves having to worry about any software issues on the machines?

How to Install AdGuard on Your Synology NAS

Trustworthy expert guide to your Synology NAS.

mariushosting.com

 

[gilby101]

I've installed mine in a Docker container on my Synology NAS

There are multiple Adguard products.

You have installed Adguard for Home - a DNS resolver which uses block lists to deny (or modify) access via DNS requests. I have the same running on my RPi. Provides great protection at the DNS level. It is very similar to Pi-Hole, but with neater packaging and management.

AdGuard for Mac provides protection at the HTTP level. This is a more detailed and nuanced protection than AdGuard for Home. But only for HTTP/HTTPS. I have this running on my Macs.

 

[Enzedder]

There are multiple Adguard products.

You have installed Adguard for Home - a DNS resolver which uses block lists to deny (or modify) access via DNS requests. I have the same running on my RPi. Provides great protection at the DNS level. It is very similar to Pi-Hole, but with neater packaging and management.

AdGuard for Mac provides protection at the HTTP level. This is a more detailed and nuanced protection than AdGuard for Home. But only for HTTP/HTTPS. I have this running on my Macs.

Ah, thanks for the clarification.