Browser Add-on AdGuard Browser Extension Updates Thread

[cryogent]

@SecureKongo - Thank you
From my point of view after reading this article and a few other articles online I decided to keep the option ticked considering that the percentage of malware distribution via HTTPS traffic has increased over the last 2 years even though the risk of my traffic being compromised due to AV/Adguard certificates at some point, I'm sure won't be too soon.

 

[silversurfer]

Maybe this is a stupid question but why is HTTPS scanning to be avoided?

I meant especially in this case of Adblocker software like Adguard for Windows, as long we can use browser extensions for same purpose, and/or certain DNS services...
In general, when it comes to HTTPS scanning by any software even AVs and changing websites HTTPS certificate, this is the main issue:

Man-in-the-middle attack - Wikipedia

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@SecureKongo - Thank you
From my point of view after reading this article and a few other articles online I decided to keep the option ticked considering that the percentage of malware distribution via HTTPS traffic has increased over the last 2 years even though the risk of my traffic being compromised due to AV/Adguard certificates at some point, I'm sure won't be too soon.

I can partially agree with this case of protection by AVs, although other AV modules are usually able to catch malware one step later: signatures, cloud detection, behavior blocker.

 

[Azure]

Public Key Pinning Extension for HTTP (HPKP) not supported · Issue #1604 · AdguardTeam/AdguardForWindows

This was posted on the forums: https://forum.adguard.com/index.php?threads/ditch-the-https-scanning-feature-of-your-antivirus.20169/ I tested this with Adguard for Windows with HTTPS filtering enab...

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HPKP checking is disabled for local certificates, that's why the test fails.

That's one of the reasons we do have a huge exceptions list. Whatever we do, it'd be better to not filter HTTPS on banking websites as HTTPS provides quite a few good enough options to protect itself.

What for our plans, we're currently working on a GitHub - AdguardTeam/CoreLibs: Core Adguard libraries, core Adguard libraries which will be shared between all AG products.

One of those core libraries would be an SSL verification library, supporting HPKP and CRLSets.

 

[amirr]

you have probably some reason for considering YouTube Premium

"Background play: If you’re on mobile, the audio from the video you’re viewing will continue to play even if you’re outside the app or your phone display is closed. On Android, you can also view videos picture-in-picture while you use other apps on your phone."

Also because I believe in YouTube.

 

[ForgottenSeer 92963]

Also because I believe in YouTube.

please . . .

I just came back from a visit of an old girl friend which I had not seen since ages. She lives in a community and surprised me with a sheep hugging session.

.... and now you start to believe in YouTube

 

[amirr]

"Is Premium Worth It?
It depends on how often you use the service. If you frequently use the mobile app, background play and offline downloading are fantastic features to have. With so many YouTube channels now hosting long-form content, the option to listen to lengthy videos when you’re not in the app is handy. It’s great for listening while you drive or cook dinner.

If you most often watch YouTube from your desktop, the utility is definitely in the ad-blocking. Video ad revenues have been falling lately, which has led creators to put even more ads in their content. If you want to watch videos uninterrupted while still supporting those who make them, Premium is the only way to do so."

I also want to totally uninstall ad blocker in my browser.

 

[amirr]

While I still like uBlock Origin more, because the main flyout provides more information, the cosmetic filtering of AdGuard is better.
I'm using some of AdGuard's filters in uBlock Origin, the most important being: AdGuard Base filter + EasyList (Optimized).

AdGuard Browser extension Version 4.0.141 is out of beta already. Have you tried that alone?

 

[cliffspab]

...the most important being: AdGuard Base filter + EasyList (Optimized).

AKA The God Filter.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

AdGuard Browser extension Version 4.0.141 is out of beta already. Have you tried that alone?

Trying it right now.

 

[amirr]

Trying it right now.

Can you please let me know your input about this:
I want to get YouTube Premium.
But I also want to have adblocker, like Adguard Browser Extention V4 to block ads in other sites.

Question: How to make Adguard Broswer Extension V4, to ignore Youtube.com and not block ads in it?
Thank you.

I found it:

 

[silversurfer]

Question: How to make Adguard Broswer Extension V4, to ignore Youtube.com and not block ads in it?
Thank you.

I found it:
View attachment 265336

Alternative, you can always using Adguard browser extension icon on browsers adressbar, just one click:

 

[JasonUK]

Has anyone noticed that filter lists are not updating on AdGuard Adblocker v4? On both Brave & Edge browsers I had to update filters manually as auto-update didn't seem to be functioning. Some lists were over a week old but updates were available. I only use AdGuard lists plus the EU US most prevalent ads & trackers list.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Has anyone noticed that filter lists are not updating on AdGuard Adblocker v4? On both Brave & Edge browsers I had to update filters manually as auto-update didn't seem to be functioning. Some lists were over a week old but updates were available. I only use AdGuard lists plus the EU US most prevalent ads & trackers list.

There are 227 open issues at the moment, your issue could be in there:

Issues · AdguardTeam/AdguardBrowserExtension

AdGuard browser extension. Contribute to AdguardTeam/AdguardBrowserExtension development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

 

[JasonUK]

Has anyone noticed that filter lists are not updating on AdGuard Adblocker v4? On both Brave & Edge browsers I had to update filters manually as auto-update didn't seem to be functioning. Some lists were over a week old but updates were available. I only use AdGuard lists plus the EU US most prevalent ads & trackers list.

Update: Switching General -> Auto-update from 'default' to a specific time frequency (I tested hourly) seems to have resolved.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

4.0.159 beta released:

In this beta we fixed a truckload of bugs, elaborated the scrollbar design, and updated translations. This update is small but efficient and it certainly brings us closer to release.

Changelog:
[Added] color-scheme: dark; for post installation pages and scrolls #1408
[Enhancement] Scrollbar style #2010
[Fixed] CPU load increases on browser restart with open tabs
[Fixed] The text doesn’t fit in the button #2024
[Fixed] Filter description is too close to its title and info #2022
[Fixed] Sometimes $replace rules do not work and are not displayed in the filtering log #2018
[Fixed] Circle around the protection switch blinks when hovering the cursor over it #2015
[Fixed] Firefox Nightly error #2011
[Fixed] Phishing pop up is displayed on all websites #2009
[Fixed] Edge offers to translate the settings page into Russian although it's already in Russian #2005
[Updated] Chinese translation #2029

Release 4.0.159 beta · AdguardTeam/AdguardBrowserExtension

In this beta we fixed a truckload of bugs, elaborated the scrollbar design, and updated translations. This update is small but efficient and it certainly brings us closer to release. Changelog [Add...

github.com

 

[amirr]

Alternative, you can always using Adguard browser extension icon on browsers adressbar, just one click:

View attachment 265338

Thanks, and the same way can be done via Adguard Browser Assistant, if Adguard Desktop is installed right?

 

[silversurfer]

Thanks, and the same way can be done via Adguard Browser Assistant, if Adguard Desktop is installed right?
View attachment 265518

Yes, there is also a similar button for same purpose to turn-off filtering on websites of your choice...

 

[silversurfer]

" AdGuard Browser extension version 4.0.161 from April 5, 2022 "

In this version we fixed a truckload of bugs, elaborated the scrollbar design, and updated translations. This update is small but efficient.

Changelog:

[Added] color-scheme: dark; for post installation pages and scrolls #1408
[Enhancement] Scrollbar style #2010
[Fixed] CPU load increases on browser restart with open tabs
[Fixed] The text doesn’t fit in the button #2024
[Fixed] Filter description is too close to its title and info #2022
[Fixed] Sometimes $replace rules do not work and are not displayed in the filtering log #2018
[Fixed] Circle around the protection switch blinks when hovering the cursor over it #2015
[Fixed] Firefox Nightly error #2011
[Fixed] Phishing pop up is displayed on all websites #2009
[Fixed] Edge offers to translate the settings page into Russian although it's already in Russian #2005
[Updated] Chinese translation #2029

Versions history | AdGuard

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[Gandalf_The_Grey]

AdGuard Browser extension version 4.0.163 from April 12, 2022

This is a minor update following the major v4.0.161 one. You probably won't know the difference but that's okay — some updates go unnoticed.

Versions history | AdGuard

Download and learn about AdGuard versions — latest version, release date, version history, patches, features, etc.

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[silversurfer]

AdGuard Browser extension 4.0.171 ​

Release date: May 25, 2022

Review status​

• Chrome: In review
• AMO: In review
• Opera: Published
• Edge: Published

As you can see from the changelog, this release cannot boast any epic changes: we have just fixed a few UI and UX related bugs. Nevertheless, every improvement is valuable because it brings AdGuard Browser extension closer to the ideal!

Changelog​

• [Enhancement] The filter log window opens with the same size, position, and state (full-screen/not full-screen) as it was when it was previously closed #1125
• [Fixed] The filter name and its description are too close to each other #2022
• [Fixed] The 'Preserve Log' icon becomes inactive only after double-clicking #2052

Versions history | AdGuard

Download and learn about AdGuard versions — latest version, release date, version history, patches, features, etc.

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