I've used the full Adguard on a few machines, including my M1 Air, and it seems to slow down website loading by quite a bit.
Can't speak for YouTube as I don't use it regularly.
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Which ad blocker are you using on Safari?
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I've used the full Adguard on a few machines, including my M1 Air, and it seems to slow down website loading by quite a bit.
Can't speak for YouTube as I don't use it regularly.
Would you not be tempted to switch to another ad blocker if this is slowing down loading times?
I just tried AdGuard. Again. Even with everything enabled it never seems to block many ads. Giving NextDNS a spin. First impression is much better.
1Blocker but with actions and scripts disabled.
I have disabled the "1Blocker Actions" and "1Blocker Scripts" extensions in Safari because of privacy concerns since I find their requirements to be invasive.
I have disabled the "1Blocker Actions" and "1Blocker Scripts" extensions in Safari because of privacy concerns since I find their requirements to be invasive.
This ☝️, only positive experiences with AdGuard, works wonders!
How I block ads on YouTube (does not involve Safari):
I use the Orion browser for YouTube.
I have the [Firefox] "AdBlocker for YouTube" extension installed
(Orion can install Firefox extensions)
I have Orion set to always open new windows as "Private Windows".
I generally have Orion bookmarks for specific YouTube channels.
So... I open the channel's bookmark (to see all the videos posted)
I locate the video I want to watch, AND THEN:
I RIGHT CLICK on it, and choose to open it in a NEW PRIVATE WINDOW.
The video plays without ads.
(sounds like more steps than it is, and it works well)
I use the Orion browser for YouTube.
I have the [Firefox] "AdBlocker for YouTube" extension installed
(Orion can install Firefox extensions)
I have Orion set to always open new windows as "Private Windows".
I generally have Orion bookmarks for specific YouTube channels.
So... I open the channel's bookmark (to see all the videos posted)
I locate the video I want to watch, AND THEN:
I RIGHT CLICK on it, and choose to open it in a NEW PRIVATE WINDOW.
The video plays without ads.
(sounds like more steps than it is, and it works well)
Very similar recent thread
"Does AdGuard or other ad blocker for Safari block YouTube ads these days?"
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...-safari-block-youtube-ads-these-days.2429942/
"Does AdGuard or other ad blocker for Safari block YouTube ads these days?"
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...-safari-block-youtube-ads-these-days.2429942/
If YouTube ads are the problem, just go YouTube Premium. Best money you'll ever spend.
For website ads I use the free AdGuard extension. Works well. Have had this installed for years and no issues.
Not bothered by YouTube ads as I pay for Premium.
Not bothered by YouTube ads as I pay for Premium.
I've been testing out a few others and am currently using 1blocker during the trial period. My home network is running through a Firewalla with some serious adblocking, so I don't see much anyway.
I used to run Safari+1Blocker for a couple of years. Now I'm in the Testflight for the next version of Wipr, and will likely switch to that after the release.
Wipr on all my devices, waiting for Wipr 2.0 to be released and purchase it day one.
Sadly, Wipr Extra is still triggering YouTube warnings so I don’t use Extra.
Sadly, Wipr Extra is still triggering YouTube warnings so I don’t use Extra.
I went to buy AdGuard lifetime license and it will cost £71!!! I can't really justify paying that for an ad blocker. I will wait until Black Friday and hopefully there will be a sale on. For now, I'll stick with Firefox unless some kind of a deal crops up between now and then. £71 is just crazy.
They are quite easy and quick to set up. I personally prefer Adguard Home, but they both do the job.
After setting it up, make your router's DNS server the raspberry pi..
Using AdGuard Extras has blocked 100% of YouTube ads for me for over 18 months on multiple computers/iOS devices. Without the Extras, yes, AdGuard will fail, but Extras is free and just requires the free User Scripts Safari extension to run.
AdGuard Extras just allows you to view YouTube without any ads whatsoever. I watch a ton of YouTube in the background and never, ever see ads or hear ads. I believe it works in conjunction with the free AdGuard app/extension. I have not paid for AdGuard premium as the free version and Extras blocks all the ads in Safari for me, and AdGuard Home on a Raspberry Pi blocks ads in non-web browser apps like iOS games, Apple News, Twitch, etc. [AdGuard Home is also 100% free but does require a dedicated system - it's like a better version of Pi Hole [I've used both, and AdGuard is simpler and more powerful to use and there's a free iOS app that allows you to control the settings and such].
AdGuard Home comes with HomeBridge, another open source free project I have on the Raspberry Pi that allows non HomeKit devices to be used with HomeKit. I've used AdGuard Home since at least 2021
I picked up a new M1 MacBook Air in March at Walmart as they were cheap and I wanted to run macOS on an Air [I still use my 2015 11" MacBook Air with a Core i7 that runs insanely fast]. I've not noticed any slow downs with page load time at all, and I am in the mountains of western North Carolina with very slow DSL [the only choice we get - 15 down/1 up]; Fiber is coming in late 2026, but even with my slow connection, Safari is still snappy. I've never noticed a slowdown in any web page or streaming service I've used AdGuard with.
This is the GitHub page that has all the instructions including the automated install. It is quite simple and quick to set up. Just make sure whatever device you install it on, you point all your other devices to it in the DNS settings:
GitHub - AdguardTeam/AdGuardHome: Network-wide ads & trackers blocking DNS server
Network-wide ads & trackers blocking DNS server. Contribute to AdguardTeam/AdGuardHome development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
I highly rate WIPR https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wipr/id1030595027
Doesn’t block YouTube ads though.
Doesn’t block YouTube ads though.
Do these ad-blockers conflict when installed on the Mac? While Adguard seems quite effective for Safari M1 Pro, along with the DNS server 1.1.1.1 setting, NextDNS (the app) sounds like an excellent approach, according to the above postings. Would these two apps work well together or better off staying with one or the other? I assume NextDNS would reset the DNS server to other than 1.1.1.1.
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Thanks! I’ll check it out.This is the GitHub page that has all the instructions including the automated install. It is quite simple and quick to set up. Just make sure whatever device you install it on, you point all your other devices to it in the DNS settings:
GitHub - AdguardTeam/AdGuardHome: Network-wide ads & trackers blocking DNS server
Network-wide ads & trackers blocking DNS server. Contribute to AdguardTeam/AdGuardHome development by creating an account on GitHub.
Thanks! I’ll check it out.They are quite easy and quick to set up. I personally prefer Adguard Home, but they both do the job.
After setting it up, make your router's DNS server the raspberry pi..
This. There's a lifetime subscription for only 11 dollars right now over at Stack Social. There is no better ad blocker than the AdGuard desktop extension. @bingefeller
DNS blocking is limited to what it can block. I use Pi-Hole myself, but again with the limitations.