AdFender for Windows

By AdFender
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Key Details of AdFender

Block ads, trackers, malware domains, browse anonymously and protect your online privacy
Last updated on 08/01/23
There has been 1 update within the past 6 months
The current version has 0 flags on VirusTotal

Developer’s Description

Block ads, trackers, malware domains, browse anonymously and protect your online privacy.

AdFender is an advanced system wide adblocker that can filter ads, popups and online trackers. AdFender works with Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera Internet Browser and other major web browsers. AdFender allows you to view and remove tracking cookies for different browsers installed on your computer. AdFender saves you on average 35-40% bandwidth and automatically updates the filter lists used to block annoyances.

AdFender for Windows

By AdFender
Trial version
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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: August 1, 2023

Latest update: August 1, 2023

Version: 2.75

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 11
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 673,832

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.6/5

52 User Votes

New version awful
johnbokMay 19, 2016
Pros
Nothing, it is a step backwards from the previous version which was good
Cons
Constantly gives you pop-ups about services so you cannot get to see the webpage! You have no idea really if you should "approve" a warning or not. Now it is un-usable and is not longer a background app but one which spoils your surfing.
Summary
Forget this new version, a waste of time
Does not work anymore
abmetzy1November 20, 2014
Pros
Was a great program and blocked almost everything.
Cons
It is not blocking a single ad anymore.
Summary
I loved this program when I first got it and the original reviews were spot on...however something has changed and now it is horrible. It does not block anything. I click on the icon to see how many ads are blocked and absolutely nothing. I am extremely disappointed!
Doesn't Work
dpr69October 25, 2014
Pros
1.82 works pretty well... 1.83 doesn't
Cons
Same experience as the previous poster for this version. 1.83 doesn't work... Less than 5 minutes after install AdFender crashed. Web pages take an extra 5 - 30 seconds to load if they load at all. Blocks entire webpages that I don't want blocked. Filters and exceptions don't seem to do anything. Always says 0 ads blocked
Summary
worthless trash
rorschach72September 4, 2014
Pros
Nothing at all.
Cons
Less than 5 minutes after install AdFender crashed. Web pages take an extra 5 - 30 seconds to load if they load at all. Blocks entire webpages that I don't want blocked. Filters and exceptions don't seem to do anything. Another dissappointing pile of crap. Someone please make an ad blocker that actually works.
Summary
Avoid this garbage.
Did nothing for me in Win7
crseconJune 14, 2014
Pros
Unknown. No effects positive or negative.
Cons
Let several hundred ads through and itself showed 0 blocked.
Summary
Uninstalled.
Looks like it works.
j44cookMay 22, 2014
Pros
it has reduced the number of pop-ups in my favorite browsers. looks like it's working
Cons
Sometimes blocks downloads.
Summary
On balance, effective blocking worth the extra click to allow some downloads.
Works well for me!
May 14, 2014
Pros
Adfender has been blocking almost all of the malware that used to clog up my system. I had to be running spyware cleaners daily. Now I run a cleaner once per week just to make sure everything is good. I usually don't find anything when I run the scans.
Cons
I have not found any bad aspects of this free program. It does not use much processing power and it saves me time.
Summary
I would definitely give this program a try. It might save you a bunch of time and headaches. It is easy to download and install.
Allows More Than Half Ads Through
techiesitemakerMay 3, 2014
Pros
-Simplicity and Dashboard
Cons
- Lets through more than half the ads I threw at it through - Uses Adblock Plus/AdBlock filter lists, which blocks text frequently in a blog - No Malware Domains that Adblock Plus has - Slows down browsing
Summary
When I was using Maxthon, I had some trouble using AdHunter and decided to dig out an ad blocker. I found on a forum that recommended AdFender, so I decided to give it a spin. Along with AdHunter, it defeated all the ads on the 5 pages I tested. I then switched to Chrome because of issues with Maxthon, and bam! Ads started seeping through and all the pages had ads! I can't go to Maxthon, so what to do? I simply installed another ad blocker and went on!
Most Stable I.E. Ad Blocker That's Free
March 23, 2014
Pros
Effectively blocks almost all ads and popups. Also works great on eliminating the annoying flash ads that are on Yahoo messenger. It contains three basic blocking filters... 1. Easy List ad-blocker. 2.Malware Domains, 3. Easy Privacy.
Cons
For some reason adfender lets through ads on Yahoo websites. Some ads in Youtue videos also get through. It also slows down browser speed very slightly, a small price to pay when one to avoid the ad bombardment.
Summary
I know many use the "Ad-Block Plus extension" for Chrome or Firefox, and I do too but for Internet Explorer, Adfender works pretty good for me.
Was The Best & My Favorite Until...
DontWannaKnowFebruary 7, 2014
Pros
Works for many things at once. Just about any browser, P2P's or such. Automatic updates and easy to install and set up. Works as advertised and especially well imho. Very non invasive Until....
Cons
My favorite Ad blocker (AdFender) started giving me ADS!! Not ads exactly but pop-ups asking for donations.
Summary
I understand the need for finances to run any business, Home or even hobby. Please don't break your cardinal rule to solicite it! I promptly uninstalled.