AdFender
by AdFender
What AdFender is
AdFender is Windows software that filters web traffic through a local HTTP(S) proxy on one desktop computer. It blocks banner and video advertisements, pop-ups, malvertisements, and online trackers, while removing tracking cookies and aiming to keep certain information from reaching web servers. The software supports custom filter lists and major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Internet Explorer, Opera, and Chromium. Its download page says it saves an average of 30–40% bandwidth. HTTPS filtering installs an AdFender root certificate locally and creates certificates dynamically; financial sites are excluded by default. AdFender checks its servers for updates, normally once per session each day, and may send product, system, filter-list, and aggregate blocking information. The 14-day trial includes every feature without an account or payment method. Professional costs $15.95 a year for one PC, does not renew automatically, and purchases through adfender.com have a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Who it suits
It suits Windows desktop users seeking browser ad and tracker filtering with custom lists. The trial lets users try all features before activating a one-PC license.
What it does well
- Blocks ads, pop-ups, malvertisements, and trackers
- Supports custom filter lists
- Works with several major browsers
- 14-day trial includes every feature
- 30-day money-back guarantee applies to site purchases
What to know first
- Windows is the only listed platform
- One license covers one PC
- HTTPS filtering installs a local root certificate
- No telephone support line
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| AdFender Professional | $15.95 for 1 PC; one-year license · 1 PC · Windows · no automatic renewal | $15.95 a year |
As adfender.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
AdFender focuses on local Windows traffic filtering, broad browser support, and a full-featured trial. Buyers should note the single-PC coverage and certificate-based HTTPS filtering.
Facts from AdFender's own pages
- Ad blocking
- It blocks banner ads, video ads, pop-ups, malvertisements and online trackers. · adfender.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Bandwidth
- The download page says AdFender saves an average of 30–40% bandwidth. · adfender.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Browsers
- The support page lists Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Internet Explorer, Opera and Chromium, among other browsers. · adfender.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Browser support
- major-browsers · adfender.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Custom filter lists
- Yes · adfender.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Device coverage
- desktop · adfender.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · adfender.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- California, United States · adfender.com, 28 Sept 2026
- How it works
- AdFender runs as a local HTTP(S) proxy on the user's computer. · adfender.com, 7 Oct 2026
- HTTPS filtering
- HTTPS filtering uses a locally installed AdFender root certificate to generate certificates dynamically, and financial sites are excluded by default. · adfender.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Payment privacy
- PayPal processes purchases, and AdFender says it does not receive or retain card or checking account numbers. · adfender.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy features
- It removes tracking cookies and is described as improving online privacy. · adfender.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- AdFender filters web content and prevents certain information from going out to web servers. · adfender.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Refunds
- Licenses purchased through adfender.com have a 30-day money-back guarantee. · adfender.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Device limit
- 1 · adfender.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 15.95 · adfender.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Support
- Support is provided by email, and the company says it does not operate a telephone support line. · adfender.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The 14-day trial includes every feature and requires no payment method or account; filtering stops when the trial ends unless a license is activated. · adfender.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Updates
- The software checks AdFender's servers for updates, normally once per session per day, and may send product, system, filter-list and aggregate blocking information. · adfender.com, 7 Oct 2026
Where AdFender stands on Freedom251
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