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submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

I’m a big fan of Safari and how seamlessly it works with all my Apple devices, but these ads are pushing me to the edge. I can't even get through an article without being interrupted by some ad or another. It’s super annoying.

I’ve looked up older threads on this, and I’m choosing between two adblockers rn - Stop the Madness and Magic Lasso. They both seem like they could be a solution, but I'm not sure which one to go for. Anything that stands out?

Are there other options I’m missing?

I’d really appreciate any advice or insights you guys can offer.

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[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I use Firefox Klar and integration with Safari activated. Pretty good to block ads.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I use Firefox Klar and integration with Safari activated. Pretty good to block ads.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago
[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Download Brave. It’s a browser, but works great and never has ads anywhere ever. Not on YouTube or anywhere else. If you really prefer the look and feel of Safari then one of the Adblockers others mention should work

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

So for everyone here using AdBlock how do you get around a web page refusing to load since it detects an ad blocker?

A lot of them refuse my visit outright until I select “Turn Off Content Blockers”.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

adblock plus. simple install, simple operation, just remember to load it every so often so it updates the filter lists.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Adguard VPN

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I use adguard have the maximum score in my benchmarks. Work fine in YouTube

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

orion with ublock origin is very nice, ublock origin is ridiculously powerful and can block things from inside the browser unlike a dns blocker

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago
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[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Safari doesn’t have ads, websites have ads. Easy fix, like others have said, reader mode. I haven’t tried ad blockers but, there are some websites you can become a member of and ads go away, like blu-ray.com, they have forums, but ads are obnoxious, and so, if you sign up for free, all the ads go away, and you can post on the forums.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I use ghostery on mac I don’t have any ads

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago
[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Brave browser for IOS works great for me. No ads…

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Brave browser works well

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

AdGuard works well for me. It also let me block ads in most apps. You can usually get a decent lifetime license for a bunch of devices (I believe 5) at StackSocial.

EDIT: Just checked, and yeah, really good deal running right now: https://www.stacksocial.com/sales/adguard-family-plan-lifetime-subscription

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

DuckDuckGo ad blocker on macOS or Firefox focus for iOS both extensions

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I use a Pi, running PiHole. Blocks ads across my entire home network. Highly recommend

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Another vote for 1Blocker. Been using it for years. Works great and syncs across devices: MacOS, iPasOS and iOS. Great support and well maintained by the developer.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I use Adblock pro. For me it blocks all ads I visited.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

adguard: when playing yt in ios safari, every few vids the video does not start - and i have to refresh the page then it works.

anyone else?

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I have made Brave the default browser on my phone and it integrates pretty darned well with other stuff

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I use asgard public dns

It works great and is free and works in apps except YT

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Reader mode. The end.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I use the brave browser on my phone and ipad

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I just use brave lol.. rarely touch safari and I definitely ain't gonna use chrome

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I have used AdBlock Pro for 14 months now and haven’t seen a single add anywhere, YouTube or otherwise. Though I must mention that on occasion YouTube adds have been able to bypass it lately, no video ads ever play.

The same ad blocker is on iPhone, iPad and Mac

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I’ve had very good results using 1Blocker. I paid for the lifetime version.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

AdGuard Adblocker is absolutely fantastic I paid for lifetime license years ago and it has never once let me down

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

If you want something sophisticated and like to tinker, set up a Wireguard VPN and an adblocking DNS server on your home router. Funnel all your iPhone traffic over your home-rolled VPN with the flip of a switch (VPN on/off in iPhone settings), and let your router serve you ad-free traffic via DNS filtering. This has the benefit of stopping ads in most apps, not just Safari. Combine this with a Safari-specific add-on for an extra layer of protection.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Adguard free + dns configuaration from adguard ( it blocks ads in most apps) or just Adguard Pro

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Don’t use an app. Use a pi-hole. Block the entire house with granular control over what gets through and doesn’t!

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Get a raspberry pi and setup Pi-Hole? I don’t actually know how well this works but I’m only suggesting it because I have an old Pi 3 that I’m no longer using for the original purpose and was planning on trying Pi-Hole, hopefully this weekend. Once I do, I’ll come back and let you guys know how it goes!

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Just click the “Aa” on the side for reader mode. Life changing.

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[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I use 1Blocker and it has been fantastic on my Mac and iPhone. I used the free version for 4-5 months before buying a year subscription for about $15.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I use wipr. Also works on Mac - no problems and no ads

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