I want to install an Ad Block to my Safari in MacOS.
Hoping that it's ok to add this extension as my privacy important .
There are lots of applications and I dont know what to use .
Any recommendation will be appreciate .
(Only from AppStore)
Thanks
iMac, macOS High Sierra (10.13.5)
Be aware that AdBlock Plus and many others "can read sensitive information from webpages, including passwords, phone numbers, and credit cards on all webpages." (Once installed, you'll see that they can in Safari > Preferences... > Extensions > then click on the extension.)
I have the following three ad-blocking extensions installed and none have permission to read or transmit content from any webpages:
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Be aware that AdBlock Plus and many others "can read sensitive information from webpages, including passwords, phone numbers, and credit cards on all webpages." (Once installed, you'll see that they can in Safari > Preferences... > Extensions > then click on the extension.)
I have the following three ad-blocking extensions installed and none have permission to read or transmit content from any webpages:
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Alancito wrote:
Be aware that AdBlock Plus and many others "can read sensitive information from webpages, including passwords, phone numbers, and credit cards on all webpages." (Once installed, you'll see that they can in Safari > Preferences... > Extensions > then click on the extension.)
I have the following three ad-blocking extensions installed and none have permission to read or transmit content from any webpages:
Thanks Alancito—
Very valuable post !
Yes,
Ad Block Plus 1.12.5
From Safari>Preferences>Extensions>More Extensions
other options:
KA-Block 3.2
rony-z wrote: "Is it possible to install 3 at the same time ?"
Mine are installed at the same time. It would be hard for me to know whether they interfere with each other. Anyway, webpages appear to be ad-blocked — which is the main thing.
To illustrate the difference between the permissions, here's my highlighted Safari > Preferences... > Extensions pane:
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Sorry to reopen
Still can't decide to use adblock or not Although receive an e-mail from AdblockPlus as follow :
Quote :
"
1.
Hi Ronen,
As promised, we also checked our systems and we haven't stored any data connected with the information you have provided, except for this emails.
2.
No we do not collect a user name or passwords in iOS and/or macOS.
"
End Quote
Thanks very much indeed
Thanks
Is it possible to install 3 at the same time ?
You should only use one at a time.
Some clarification and disclaimer:
Thank you all for your replies.
I decided not to install any AdBlockers.
Thought that it was simple but it’s not.
All the best!
Ron
Ad block for Safari in MacOS
