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AdGuard Blog: Ad blocking extensions you’ve been using for years are no longer – here are your options
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- Aug 12, 2015
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Unfortunately, not all extensions are compatible; only WebExtensions. What extension(s) do you need?
Btw Firefox has built-in ability to display bookmarks in pop-up. Just right-click on the extension button ->
Customize Toolbar..., drag & drop Bookmarks menu where you want it. Alternatively, drag & drop Library button; this one shows all bookmarks from all folders.
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https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/popup-my-bookmarks/mppflflkbbafeopeoeigkbbdjdbeifni
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That extension isn't available. You can use browser built-in solution, or you can use an alternative in form of add-on.
- May 17, 2015
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Yeah, I have Popup Bookmarks with Firefox. I'd really prefer Popup my Bookmarks and really don't like Firefox built-in solution. Just me.
Thanks - Regards w Respect
- Aug 12, 2015
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Sometimes, unfortunately, compromises have to be made. When I was transitioning from Chrome, I missed the translation feature which I managed to replace with TWP - Translate Web Pages add-on. I also needed Shazam extension for identifying music from videos and of course there wasn't an add-on for Firefox, so I installed Librezam which does the job.
My suggestion is always use the most popular extensions for everything, it's safer and chances are they are all available for multiple browsers.
Regards!
- Mar 29, 2018
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Indeed, although I wouldn't want FF to look like Chrome. But to each his own.
@TairikuOkami Your second link gives the same advice as I've been following for a long time, as suggested here:
Firefox Privacy or: How I Learned to Stop Hardening and Love Strict Tracking Protection
Firefox is popular in online privacy communities because it is a high quality, open source web browser that is extensively configurable. Unfortunately, those communities often instruct new Firefox users to configure Firefox in ways that end up hurting their overall web browsing experience...
www.quippd.com
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This is essentially what I'm using. The only things I changed in about:config are telemetry, disabled Pocket, and made tab and address bar smaller. No need to mess with other things really.Indeed, although I wouldn't want FF to look like Chrome. But to each his own.
@TairikuOkami Your second link gives the same advice as I've been following for a long time, as suggested here:
Firefox Privacy or: How I Learned to Stop Hardening and Love Strict Tracking Protection
Firefox is popular in online privacy communities because it is a high quality, open source web browser that is extensively configurable. Unfortunately, those communities often instruct new Firefox users to configure Firefox in ways that end up hurting their overall web browsing experience...
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Firefox (with some strict settings) is my default Browser including extensions such as ' Kaspersky Protection + NoScript + uBlock Origin ' , the loading time is 
- Feb 21, 2022
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Brave browser will be a better option for you, all chrome extensions works as its chromium plus you get the excellent adblocking. I am facing the same problem regarding some extensions, will test Adguard extension in Chrome after June and if it works well then good otherwise I will shift to Brave:
The browser that puts you first | Brave
The Brave browser is a fast, private and secure web browser for PC, Mac and mobile. Download now to enjoy a faster ad-free browsing experience that saves data and battery life by blocking tracking software.
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Yes that's why I shifted to Brave from Firefox.
Thank you for the information. I'm using Firefox Android but there's no option to lock Private Browsing season with Pin/Password/Fingerprint like chromium browser. It's a privacy related feature and after many requests Mozilla didn't worked on the feature.
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Hopefully brave will add extensions to Android just like edge did (they ported the function from kiwi browser) but for now I'm using edge on Android and brave on PCsBrave browser will be a better option for you, all chrome extensions works as its chromium plus you get the excellent adblocking. I am facing the same problem regarding some extensions, will test Adguard extension in Chrome after June and if it works well then good otherwise I will shift to Brave:
The browser that puts you first | Brave
The Brave browser is a fast, private and secure web browser for PC, Mac and mobile. Download now to enjoy a faster ad-free browsing experience that saves data and battery life by blocking tracking software.brave.com
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I'm using Brave on Android because it's the only one based on Chromium that has ad block built-in and doesn't have shady privacy policy. But it's so annoying that you can't remove placeholders for Brave Rewards, News and VPN.
I tried Vivaldi and I couldn't get over being unable to disable bottom bar when address bar is at the top.
I tried Vivaldi and I couldn't get over being unable to disable bottom bar when address bar is at the top.
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I read Brave free browser blocks 3rd party ads/trackers...so, I'd still need/want an ad blocker for 1st party ads/trackers?
The whole crypto thingy is IDK. Is Brave free browser revenue stream...the crypto thingy?
Is Brave Premium....their revenue stream? Is Brave browser free just a platform to upsell Brave Premium? Brave free browser has search ads? Brave Rewards feels like I'm supporting ads....while I'm running an ad blocker? head scratch
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Waterfox appears to have a crisper presentation vs Firefox.
Maybe, I can warm to Waterfox with uBO
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Yeah, you can slap a MaterialFox theme on Firefox and make it look like Chrome, but that's really just surface-level stuff. Under the hood, Chromium-based browsers like Chrome are on a whole different level when it comes to security and performance.
The thing is, Chromium has massive support from giants like Google and Microsoft, which means a ton of resources get poured into it. This leads to faster bug fixes, stronger security features, and better overall performance. Plus, those bug bounty programs they run? They attract top-tier security experts who help find and patch vulnerabilities quickly. It's like having an army of pros making sure everything's top-notch.
https://profincognito.me/blog/security/browser-engine-security-comparison/
People complain more about Firefox's mistakes because they market themselves as privacy champions. Their brand is built on trust, so any slip-up feels like a betrayal. In contrast, Google openly collects data, so users know what to expect.
P.S.: I myself use Floorp sometimes.
- Mar 29, 2018
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You might say that, but only in part.
No, they just provide features for users who do use crypto.
No
Yes, but they're not intrusive ... Brave Search Premium gets you ad-free results.
Only if you opt-in to Rewards, which then serves "privacy friendly" ads that don't track you.
You can't block 1st party ads, e.g. if you're on GMail, Google may track you and there's no defense against it. You opt in to whatever a website is serving up to you when you go to it. You get 1st party whatever, it's all or nothing.
Brave is a good option that respects privacy better than most other browsers. Some folks object to it on account of principles, e.g.dislike of crypto, etc., or because of feature bloat, e.g. like crypto, etc.
@Sunshine-boy is absolutely correct about the security advantages of Chromium browsers, but only the major ones.
I personally will only use one of the major browsers precisely because they get timely updates. Edge or Chrome over other forks like Ungoogled Chromium, Firefox over Waterfox, LibreWolf, etc.
Some forks like Waterfox and others are worse for privacy. Check who owns and develops them.
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Geez...and I've recently been browsing with Waterfox.
Geez...on Yahoo mail....uBO blocks Inbox ads. On YouTube....uBO blocks YouTube ads. On cnn....uBO blocks ads in cnn videos. uBO blocked sponsored ads with Google search results. Guess, I think of those as 1st party ads. Does Brave natively block those ads?
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Yes, 3rd party ads on the side bar, but you'll notice ads at the top of your inbox.
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