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CNET Editors' review
Oh, sweet, sweet Adblock. We loved you in Firefox, and Adblock for Chrome is just as wonderful. Who knew that one little browser add-on could make surfing the Internet so much more enjoyable?
Adblock does exactly what its name implies: it blocks ads. Pretty much all of them. Banner ads? Yes. Those crazy annoying Flash ads that seem to be popping up everywhere? You bet. Facebook ads, Google ads, pop-up ads? Check, check, and check. Using the Internet with Adblock is oddly peaceful; all you see is the content you're looking for, and not all the distracting clutter that we've grown accustomed to. A small notification in the bottom right corner of the screen lets you know when a pop-up has been blocked, and you can choose to have Adblock stop blocking pop-ups from individual sites if desired. Using Adblock also results in the practical advantage of faster page loads, which is always a plus. This extension offers plenty of options for customization, allowing users to specify domains for which they don't want ads blocked, select specific filters, and submit ads that Adblock missed. Like most browser add-ons, Adblock doesn't have a Help file, but it's pretty straightforward. We found Adblock to be very effective and easy to use, and we highly recommend it to anyone seeking a smoother, less cluttered Web-browsing experience.
Adblock for Chrome is free. It installs and uninstalls without issues. We recommend this add-on to all users.
Publisher's Description
From Adblockforchrome:
Adblock for Chrome removes Facebook ads, Flash animations, and ads from all over the Web on Google Chrome browser. Chrome is automatically updated with additions to the filter.
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"CPU hog. A real drag on older PCs."
Version: Adblock for Chrome 2.4.29
Pros
Does what it says. Can't complain on functionality. The author says he gave up his job for this and even posted a picture of himself and his wife when you click the link on the options page. er Wow.
Cons
Uses too much CPU. Between 1.5 to 2X more wait befor e the page completes. Not recommended for slow PCs.
Summary
OK for fast PCs but a real drag on older slow computers.
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"AdBlockPlus for FireFox is good"
Version: Adblock for Chrome 2.4.6
Pros
Looks and acts pretty much like it does in Firefox. I use it there (in Firefox).
Cons
Has appropriated the name "AdBlock" instead of using AdBlockPlus, leading to potential confusion among users of AdBlock.
Summary
AdBlock - which is available for both Chrome and Safari, but ISN'T AdBlockPlus, nor "AdBlock for Chrome" - is written, maintained, and updated by one person. He's made it his full time job.
AdBlockPlus is open source, which the Linux folks will assure you is a good thing. No problem there. ABP is a well-developed extension.
However, without saying "AdBlockPLUS for Chrome" (caps mine), it easily generates confusion - and, entirely possibly, downloading something which wasn't the objective of the downloader - for those looking for AdBlock, a Chrome extension.
cnet's failure to distinguish between the two is an unprofessional oversight IMHO, particularly by referring to this as Adblock without the "plus" qualifier. Indeed, the developers' website is adblockplus.org/en/chrome, and clearly shows the "plus" portion of the name. For cnet to exclude that information is confusing.
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"Awsome product! Makes browsing sane again."
Version: Adblock for Chrome 2.3.31
Pros
Removes almost every ad on every site. They are just gone!
Cons
None that I can think of.
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"Fabulous Program! Hands-down my favorite plug-in."
Version: Adblock for Chrome 2.3.27
Pros
Removes almost every ad, even in Flash applications like Pandora and GrooveShark!
Cons
Maybe misses one ad out of every hundred+ sites I visit. Doesn't work well with You-Tube. However,provides simple on/off feature if there is an issue.
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"Yayy! at last!"
Version: Adblock for Chrome 2.3.27
Pros
So simple to use, and very effective. Its why Chrome was not my browser of choice.
Cons
are there any?
Summary
Gets rid of ads on Yahoo, Ebay, and so many other sites I cannot even name, because I have never seen ads on them. Its all I have ever needed to know. You can also specify which ads are blocked and which unblocked on a site by site basis.Works for me.
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"Annoying Ads are simply gone! It's unbelievable"
Version: Adblock for Chrome 2.3.18
Pros
It does the job hassle free. Most importantly on Facebook.
Cons
I wish when it removed the ads from yahoo mail It would free up the space on the right side.
Summary
If I had access to paypal I surely donate for this excellent job.
If you wanna see how amazing adblock works just pause that from the top right button in a website to see how much ads are blocked by that.
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"Works good so far"
Version: Adblock for Chrome 2.3.11
Pros
Havent had anything pop up so working great so far
Cons
Haven't found any
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"Ad blocked, FTW!"
Version: Adblock for Chrome 2.2.28
Pros
Easy to use tools with extensions...
Cons
Easy to put add ad in block list.
Summary
Now no more pop up ad when I open my facebook, myspace, other.
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"Its fast to download and easy to use."
Version: Adblock for Chrome 2.2.24
Pros
What I love about Ad Block is that it really blocks all ads and it asks you if you want anything else blocked or unblocked you have the option.
Cons
I like everything about it.
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"Well, it does what it says it does. I'll try it a bit."
Version: Adblock for Chrome 2.2.24
Pros
I will report good news in a few days. Or..
Cons
I...I will report bad news in a few days.
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