We need a plug-in (only half-joking here) that will show a report once that page is loaded that will show what ad or cookie popup was removed by what safari plug-in.
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Well, I feel like I have egg on my face. I've always been aware of "ad blockers", but have never really looked into one. I read thru the last couple pages of this thread, bought Wipr for $1.99, and am just tickled ten minutes later! It didn't stop ads during a EweTube watch, but wasn't really expecting that.
Thanks folks!
Thanks folks!
Pay another $1.99 for Vinegar, and you'll get a better player than the Safari version of YouTube offers too. ?Well, I feel like I have egg on my face. I've always been aware of "ad blockers", but have never really looked into one. I read thru the last couple pages of this thread, bought Wipr for $1.99, and am just tickled ten minutes later! It didn't stop ads during a EweTube watch, but wasn't really expecting that.
Thanks folks!
Now you can watch YouTube Picture in Picture while doing other things.
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@ric22, Thank You! I did that this afternoon, and I've watched a few videos with nary a single IBM or other ad appear at all, effin' GREAT!
It doubled my software expenditures for the entire year (ramen for a few months now) but still worth it!
I can highly recommend https://nextdns.io/ works like like a charm, using it with the DNS settings, you can configure so many settings, doesn't drain any battery, perfect for me
I've used AdGuard for a while now and like it. Not as simple to use as UBlock Origin was, but probably the best for Safari with its restrictions on extensions.
I use Wipr, and recently started using Super Agent, on both iOS and Mac.
I can't tell if Super Agent works well or causes issues yet. Sometimes websites won't work, and it's because the cookie consent is hidden but not 'clicked'. Could well be an issue with Wipr or the Wipe/Super Agent combo.
I can't tell if Super Agent works well or causes issues yet. Sometimes websites won't work, and it's because the cookie consent is hidden but not 'clicked'. Could well be an issue with Wipr or the Wipe/Super Agent combo.
I don't know, but in case of doubt... I prefer to use Wipr
Re-upping. Any devs know if making something like this is even possible with the current safari extension API?
Thanks for mentioning StopTheMadness. I just read about it and decided to buy it. I hope it works well.
I'd never heard of it before either. It looks interesting. For those that have experience with it, what are your thoughts, please?
Got it yesterday. A bit costly and doesn't do *that* much. But some things are useful. A list is on the website https://underpassapp.com/StopTheMadness/
If there's nothing bothering you on the websites you use you can skip it
I guess a coffee is worth the money instead of an app that really helps every day and also doesn’t have a subscription model.
I’m not sure if you really need Vinegar when you have StopTheMadness. I don’t have the first one anymore.
Dont you dare to touch my coffee ? Coffee is life, been drinking it before kindergarten.
Does StopTheMadness have the option to set video quality to 1080p on YouTube on iOS when using via Safari.
Ok. You’re right. They have not. It’s just the simple HTML player.
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**Save 25% with this bundle!** When you mix vinegar and baking soda, you get salty fizzy water. (Not the good kind.) But unlike the sad mixture in real life, the Fizzy Water Bundle is a good thing. It's a set of 2 Safari extensions that replace custom video players with HTML video tags...
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As it was mentioned before, I would as well mention StopTheMadness. It is my vote for the must have Safari extension, both iOS and MacOS. That should be Safari's default behaviour, you shouldn't need to install an app just so your webpages load properly.
Regarding Ad Blocker, I have had AdGuard, 1Blocker and Wipr. Best in terms of ad blocking would be AdGuard but I currently use Wipr.
Regarding Ad Blocker, I have had AdGuard, 1Blocker and Wipr. Best in terms of ad blocking would be AdGuard but I currently use Wipr.
Question, do you need to have background app refresh enabled for these to work properly? I just downloaded Wipr and like it so far. Hopefully no battery drain as I’m a heavy user