Adblock Browser
What Adblock Browser is
Adblock Browser is a free web browser with built-in ad blocking and privacy controls. It automatically blocks pop-up, video, and banner ads, while also offering tracker blocking, cookie controls, fingerprint obscuring, encryption, and incognito browsing. A one-click cookie-consent blocker handles cookie prompts. The browser redirects to HTTPS where possible, and its Smart Aggregator Service combines information from multiple sources to help block malicious websites. Users can allow Acceptable Ads and install extensions from the Chrome Web Store. Adblock Browser runs on Android, Windows, and macOS, including Windows 10 or later and macOS Catalina 10.15 or later on Intel and Apple Silicon processors. It requires filter lists and selects a default according to browser language. Custom filter lists are unavailable. The app is free for personal, non-commercial use on one device. iOS is not supported, and some sites may load incorrectly when blocking is enabled.
Who it suits
It suits people wanting ad and cookie-popup blocking with privacy settings on Android, Windows, or macOS. It is less suitable for users who need iOS support or custom filter lists.
What it does well
- Blocks pop-up, video, and banner ads automatically
- Includes tracker protection and cookie controls
- Supports Chrome Web Store extensions
- Redirects to HTTPS where possible
- Free personal use on one device
What to know first
- No custom filter lists
- Not available for iOS devices
- Some sites may load incorrectly with blocking
- Default lists may miss less popular national websites
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adblock Browser | Free browser download; personal, non-commercial use on one device | Free |
As adblockbrowser.org lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Adblock Browser combines built-in ad blocking with several privacy and security controls across Android, Windows, and macOS. Its lack of iOS support and custom filter lists should guide platform and customization decisions.
Facts from Adblock Browser's own pages
- Acceptable Ads
- The product site says users can support websites by allowing Acceptable Ads. · adblockbrowser.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Ad blocking
- It automatically blocks disruptive pop-up, video, and banner ads. · play.google.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Android
- The Help Center provides installation instructions for Android, Mac, and Windows. · help.adblockbrowser.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Android availability
- Google Play lists Adblock Browser as a free Android app made by eyeo GmbH. · play.google.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Blocking
- Its privacy features include ad and tracker blocking, cookie controls, and anti-fingerprinting. · adblockbrowser.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Browser
- Adblock Browser is a web browser with built-in ad blocking and privacy settings. · adblockbrowser.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Company security
- eyeo’s company page states that it is ISO 27001:2022 certified. · eyeo.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Compatibility limit
- The support FAQ cautions that some websites may not load correctly with ads and trackers blocked, and suggests lowering or disabling blocking for those sites. · adblockbrowser.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Cookie popup blocking
- Yes · adblockbrowser.org, 20 Sept 2026
- Cookie prompts
- The official site describes a one-click cookie consent pop-up blocker. · adblockbrowser.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Custom filter lists
- No · adblockbrowser.org, 20 Sept 2026
- Customization
- The official FAQ lists themes, wallpapers, widgets called WOW cards, and shortcuts as customization options. · adblockbrowser.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Data safety disclosure
- Google Play says the app may share location, photos and videos, and audio with third parties; it may collect app activity, app info and performance, and device or other IDs, and data is encrypted in transit. · play.google.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Desktop support
- The support FAQ lists Windows 10 or later and macOS Catalina 10.15 or later, including Intel and Apple Silicon processors. · adblockbrowser.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Device coverage
- mobile · adblockbrowser.org, 20 Sept 2026
- Extensions
- The support FAQ says users can add extensions from the Chrome Web Store. · adblockbrowser.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Filter lists
- Adblock Browser requires filter lists; it activates a default list based on browser language, which may not block ads on less popular national websites. · help.adblockbrowser.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2011 · adblockbrowser.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · adblockbrowser.org, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Cologne, Germany · adblockbrowser.org, 28 Sept 2026
- HTTPS
- The official site says the browser redirects users to a site's HTTPS version where possible. · adblockbrowser.org, 11 Oct 2026
- iOS availability
- The Help Center says Adblock Browser is not yet available for iOS devices. · help.adblockbrowser.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Personal-use limit
- The license grants use for personal, non-commercial purposes on a single device. · adblockbrowser.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy features
- The official site lists tracker protection, cookie control, fingerprint obscuring, encryption, and incognito browsing. · adblockbrowser.org, 11 Oct 2026
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