Ad blockers can help clean things up, but experts say that installing an ad blocker does more than make the internet less ...

It’s estimated that roughly 27% of internet users are leveraging ad blockers. What do we know about who is using ad blockers and why? Amy Bishop . March 8, 2021 ...

YouTube has found a new way to fight ad-blockers. It delays videos and shows a pop-up that links to a support page urging users to remove ad-blockers and extensions.

Edward Snowden says using an ad-blocker is ‘not just a right but a duty ... That includes using a password manager, setting up two-step verification, and browsing securely through Tor.

Data shows Google’s attempts to force people to watch YouTube ads are having an effect on user behavior. 22% of users surveyed said the crackdown is more likely to make them use an ad-blocker.

“Ad blockers are not allowed on YouTube.” That’s the message YouTube may show to some users who use ad blockers. It’s part of what appears to be a small experiment the platform is running.

“Wouldn’t have to use an ad blocker if I calmed down with the double unskippable 30-second ads when I’m trying to watch a 5-second video,” another posted on X.

However, the European Commission says in a letter that ad blocker blockers can be illegal and in breach of EU privacy rules. In response to privacy campaigner Alexander Hanff, the Commission said: ...

If you use an ad blocker other than AdBlock or AdBlock Plus, choose the ad blocker you need to disable: Ghostery; uBlock / uBlock Origin; Disconnect; Corporate-level Adblocking; Google Chrome.