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Brahman said:
The new version 7.22 feels slower than the previous one in general browsing. Surprisingly Kaspersky stopped showing adguard as incompatible software notification with the new version.
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I installed version 7.22 with my custom config and I must say the browserspeed is considerable slow from time to time. I trimmed down the filterlist and disabled some other setting but it had no possitve impact on the browserspeed.
 
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AdGuard for Windows 7.22.1
Release date: November 6, 2025
Oh no, we missed the bugs! In this hotfix, we got rid of not one, but two nasty problems. They for sure won’t be missed — ba-dum-tss!
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@Zartarra @Brahman The slow speed issue of 7.22 should be fixed now.
 
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AdGuard for Windows 7.22.1
Release date: November 6, 2025

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@Zartarra @Brahman The slow speed issue of 7.22 should be fixed now.
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I seriously think that AdGuard is not properly beta testing their releases these days. I am seeing so may hotfixes that could have been avoided if the beta testing phase was properly extended than what it is now. Bugs happen, and it's unavoidable, I know, but that's why betas exist. When I choose “stable” I expect to get a stable version, not an under cooked beta version and as a user I have supported AdGuard from 2017 onwards, I still hold 9 lifetime AdGuard licenses, but I am done with AdGuard for now. I only plan to return when uBlock Origin Mv2 dies.
 
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Brahman said:
I seriously think that AdGuard is not properly beta testing their releases these days. I am seeing so may hotfixes that could have been avoided if the beta testing phase was properly extended than what it is now. Bugs happen, and it's unavoidable, I know, but that's why betas exist. When I choose “stable” I expect to get a stable version, not an under cooked beta version and as a user I have supported AdGuard from 2017 onwards, I still hold 9 lifetime AdGuard licenses, but I am done with AdGuard for now. I only plan to return when uBlock Origin Mv2 dies.
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I'm in the same position, using Brave with built adblocking & Firefox/Wolf with uBlock frankly all that AdGuard has done recently is cause problems, I'm sorry to say this. No doubt I'll try again the the future.
 
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Brahman said:
I seriously think that AdGuard is not properly beta testing their releases these days. I am seeing so may hotfixes that could have been avoided if the beta testing phase was properly extended than what it is now. Bugs happen, and it's unavoidable, I know, but that's why betas exist. When I choose “stable” I expect to get a stable version, not an under cooked beta version and as a user I have supported AdGuard from 2017 onwards, I still hold 9 lifetime AdGuard licenses, but I am done with AdGuard for now. I only plan to return when uBlock Origin Mv2 dies.
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Yeah, it's not being good. In the slowness issue their developers was struggling to find a way to reproduce and find the cause. It was so bad that the AdGuard CTO had to step in to fix the issue and he was able to reproduce the bug within a day. He said that from what he saw it looked like their developers were not following the standard procedures on how to reproduce bugs and release new versions of the product. It was clear that he was very angry and gave them a beating in private.
They should focus on stability first and foremost. Also, version 8 should still be in nightly.
 
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For the first time in many years I have uninstalled Adguard. It was blocking secure login in one of the pages I need for work and no amount of whitelisting or changing active lists would solve it. I had to shut it down completely, just making it inactive would still block the certification list window.

For now I'm using Brave while I check other solutions.
 
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Nice to see im not alone, ditched adguard like few days ago because slowness on desktop and on android my mother would always turn it off and it could not turn back on somehow, they removed the watchdog of vpn so this must be reason why.

Anyways i probably go from brave ( that im using currently) to firefox + ublock origin on all devices including androids soon as fast i find new antivirus solution for me
 
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AdGuard for Windows 7.22.2
Release date: November 14, 2025
A small bug has crept into the release. That’s why we’re publishing a hotfix today: so you can enjoy the service, and we can get on with some bigger tasks.
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AdGuard for Windows 7.22.3
Release date: December 11, 2025
In this hotfix, we’re automatically migrating all users from the outdated TDI driver to the more reliable WFP driver. This change comes as a solution to an issue reported by users, ensuring filtering works with the latest versions of Chrome-based browsers, which aren’t fully compatible with TDI.

TDI isn’t going away completely — you can still enable it if you want to. But if you do, the app will show you a clear warning explaining the potential issues and how to temporarily fix them. For all the details, check out our Knowledge Base.
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Zartarra said:
I installed version 7.22 with my custom config and I must say the browserspeed is considerable slow from time to time. I trimmed down the filterlist and disabled some other setting but it had no possitve impact on the browserspeed.
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Many people in Reddit confirmed that restoring default settings fixes the issue.
 
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AdGuard for Windows 7.22.4
Release date: February 26, 2026
This is one of those moments where a patch deserves the same attention as a full release:v7.22.4 introduces SockFilter, a new, experimental lightweight network driver for AdGuard for Windows. While still far from perfect (you will probably find a few bugs here and there), we’re confident in its potential to make AdGuard better in the future.

Why introduce a new driver at all?​

Until now, AdGuard for Windows relied mostly on a WFP driver. WFP is powerful, but it also comes with complexity, compatibility challenges, and stability issues.
The TDI driver used to be an alternative, and while it is still available, it’s an outdated solution and may lead to filtering issues in some versions of Google Chrome. A temporary workaround exists, but it’s not a reliable long-term solution.
The conclusion was simple: it was time for a change. That’s why we’re introducing SockFilter — it brings a different approach that works especially well for ad blocking, plus it’s the solution we’ve been waiting for to finally put these problems behind us.

The advantages of SockFilter​

When fully tested and implemented, SockFilter has the potential to bring several advantages over other drivers. Right now, it’s still experimental and unstable, so you might not see all the benefits yet. But here’s a look at what’s possible in the future:
  • Better interaction with other network apps: SockFilter is designed to cooperate smoothly with VPNs, firewalls, and antivirus software. By avoiding clashes over network control, it can help prevent connection issues and make everything work together more reliably.
  • Lower risk of system crashes: SockFilter works in a safer part of Windows networking, which can help it avoid deep system errors that can sometimes cause sudden blue-screen crashes. In practice, this can result in better stability and fewer chances of your system unexpectedly crashing while AdGuard is running.
  • On track for better stability: SockFilter works closer to how apps normally use the Internet, instead of dealing with low-level network data, resulting in the potential to reduce complexity behind the scenes and making AdGuard more reliable in everyday use.

Known issues​

So far, a small number of users have reported an issue with SockFilter: the new driver appears to interfere with voice and video calls on Discord. The problem was described on GitHub.
Our QA team has successfully reproduced the issue and is actively working on a fix. If you notice any related problems or have additional details to share, please let us know. Your feedback helps us resolve this faster.

How to start using it​

Other issues may appear when using SockFilter, after all, Experimental mode means that it’s ready for testing and that there may be bugs. We’d love your help in finding them!
To test it, go to Settings → Network → Traffic filtering, enable traffic filtering, and select SockFilter (Experimental) from the list of available options. If you notice anything unusual, unexpected, or just plain broken, you can switch back to TDI or WFP at any time. In that case, please report the issue on GitHub — your feedback directly helps shape the future of AdGuard for Windows.
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