Very Good AdBlock
What Very Good AdBlock is
Very Good AdBlock is a free, MIT-licensed ad blocker offered as a browser extension and for iOS, macOS, and Windows. Its extension uses Manifest V3 declarative rules to block ads, trackers, and annoyance hosts across more than 14,000 hosts. Optional cookie-banner hiding can reduce interruptions, while a page-level guard blocks abusive pop-up and pop-under calls but still permits windows opened through genuine clicks, such as sign-in windows.
For video, it removes YouTube ad instructions before the player schedules them and provides skip assistance when ads get through. On Twitch, it detects server-stitched stream ads and hides ad-only feedback controls without covering the live player. Users can pause protection for individual sites and manage allowlists and blocklists. A dashboard shows blocking counts and estimates of data and video time saved; detailed history stays on the device.
The extension makes no analytics, telemetry, or phone-home requests, and its privacy policy says it does not collect browsing history. It downloads a public ad and tracker hostname list about once a day without sending information about users or visited pages. Very Good AdBlock uses one open-source codebase for its supported targets.
Who it suits
It suits people who want a free blocker across desktop and mobile, with controls for individual sites and optional cookie-banner hiding. It is also relevant to users who want YouTube and Twitch ad handling alongside on-device blocking history.
What it does well
- Blocks ads, trackers, and annoyance hosts across more than 14,000 hosts.
- Handles YouTube ads and detects server-stitched Twitch ads.
- Allows site-specific pauses and editable allowlists and blocklists.
- Provides blocking counts and time and data savings estimates.
- MIT licensed, with no account required for the free plan.
What to know first
- Desktop Firefox support is listed for version 142 and newer.
- There is no free trial; the product is already offered free.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free and open source · no account | Free |
As verygoodadblock.org lists them, read 10 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://verygoodadblock.org/.
- Choose the extension or supported iOS, macOS, or Windows target.
- Install the option for your target platform.
- Use the free plan without creating an account.
Verdict
Choose Very Good AdBlock if you want a free, open-source blocker with browser, iOS, macOS, and Windows support, plus video-ad handling. Check the desktop Firefox version requirement if that is your browser; Firefox support is listed for version 142 and newer.
Questions
How much does Very Good AdBlock cost?
The Free plan costs nothing.
Does it require an account?
The Free plan is described as requiring no account.
Which platforms does it support?
It is available as an extension and for iOS, macOS, and Windows. Device coverage is desktop and mobile.
Which browsers are supported?
The extension supports major browsers. Desktop Firefox support is listed for version 142 and newer.
Is Very Good AdBlock open source?
Yes. It is MIT licensed and built from one open-source codebase for its supported targets.
Does it offer a free trial?
No. The listed free trial availability is no.
Facts from Very Good AdBlock's own pages
- Ad blocking
- The extension blocks ads, trackers, and annoyance hosts using Manifest V3 declarative rules, with more than 14,000 hosts covered. · verygoodadblock.org, 10 Oct 2026
- Browser support
- The maker lists Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, with Chromium browsers including Edge, Brave, and Arc supported through the Chrome Web Store listing. · verygoodadblock.org, 10 Oct 2026
- Compatibility limit
- The maker lists desktop Firefox 142 and newer as supported. · verygoodadblock.org, 10 Oct 2026
- Cookie banners
- Cookie banner hiding is an optional feature. · verygoodadblock.org, 10 Oct 2026
- Cookie popup blocking
- Yes · verygoodadblock.org, 22 Sept 2026
- Device coverage
- desktop-and-mobile · verygoodadblock.org, 22 Sept 2026
- Filter updates
- The extension downloads a public ad and tracker hostname list about once a day, without sending information about the user or visited pages. · verygoodadblock.org, 10 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · verygoodadblock.org, 22 Sept 2026
- Open source
- The product is MIT licensed and built from one open-source codebase for its supported targets. · verygoodadblock.org, 10 Oct 2026
- Pop-ups
- A page-level guard blocks abusive pop-up and pop-under calls while allowing windows opened through genuine user clicks, including sign-in windows. · verygoodadblock.org, 10 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The extension makes no analytics, telemetry, or phone home requests; its privacy policy says it does not collect browsing history. · verygoodadblock.org, 10 Oct 2026
- Site controls
- Users can pause protection per site and manage allowlists and blocklists. · verygoodadblock.org, 10 Oct 2026
- Stats
- The dashboard provides blocking counts and estimates for data and video time saved; detailed history stays on the device. · verygoodadblock.org, 10 Oct 2026
- Twitch
- It detects Twitch’s server stitched stream ads and hides ad only feedback controls without covering the live player. · verygoodadblock.org, 10 Oct 2026
- Video ads
- It removes YouTube ad instructions before the player schedules them and provides skip assistance for ads that get through. · verygoodadblock.org, 10 Oct 2026
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