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MAC187

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Hi!

I have tried to read several places about the best adblocker for Safari 14 on macOS Big Sur. Its first time I am using Safari. Can anyone recommend me a good adblocker or do anyone know which one is the best?

Thank you!
 

MAC187

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The word best is subjective. I use 1Blocker and have been very pleased with its blocking ability. It is subscription or a one time fee for lifetime. Many here also use Adguard and Wipr.
Which one of 1Blocker, Adguard and Wipr is the less complex setup?
 

MAC187

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All of the ones listed can be setup using the toggle option in the app. Not hard like the old days of manually entering the scripts.

1Blocker will give you a free trial.
SO if I buy 1Blocker, can I use on macOS, iPhone and iPad? And does it sync?
 

Apple_Robert

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SO if I buy 1Blocker, can I use on macOS, iPhone and iPad? And does it sync?
Yes, and yes.



If you use 1Blocker and don't sign up for premium right away, they will offer you a coupon for getting lifetime for $24, which is what I did.
 

MAC187

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Yes, and yes.



If you use 1Blocker and don't sign up for premium right away, they will offer you a coupon for getting lifetime for $24, which is what I did.
Seem like 1Blocker was more popular then Wipr, so I downloaded 1Blocker :) 2 week free trial :) Thank you :)
 

Apple_Robert

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@Apple_Robert , I tried to download 1Blocker at my iPad, but it tells me I need to subscribe for 2 week premium. But I already did that on my macOS. Or do I need to buy 1Blocker on iPad too?
Go ahead and subscribe and then you cancel before the trail is over. Now that I think about it, that is what I had to do. If you do end up buying, it will give you access across all devices. Just make sure to unlock the access in the app.
 

EastHillWill

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AdGuard is what I use, but on the Mac is does require a separate installation and runs in the background. (The latter is optional, but recommended.) I've tried a few and like AdGuard the best.
 

coops

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I do have 1Blocker too... but I'll add that if you have an Asus router at home, takea good read about Asus-Wrt Merlin firmware and Diversion - it blocks ads at your router for all your devices at home (and has 'beta' youtube ad blocking too seems good too)
 

dizmonk

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I've noticed that whether I use Wipr, Adblock pro or adguard... all are slowing down safari, to the point where I'm getting time out errors on various webpages. Which Adblocking extension/software slows Safari down the LEAST??? thanks.
 
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Sasparilla

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Have tried 1Blocker, the owner says they rely on payment for upkeep and development, not selling your browsing habits (unlike most Ad Blocker's - uBlock Origin is the only other one I know of that doesn't do that, but isn't available for Safari) - so trusting that - it works really well.
 
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