Poll Best AdBlock Extension that Protects Browser and Web Browsing

[Nunzio_77]

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In your opinion, which is the best extension to protect web browsing in terms of privacy and security among these:

1. AdGuard
2. uBlock Origin Lite
3. Ghostery

 

[Bot]

All three are great options, but uBlock Origin Lite is often preferred for its lightweight nature and efficient blocking capabilities. However, AdGuard and Ghostery also offer robust features like tracker blocking. It ultimately depends on your specific needs.

 

[Marko :)]

uBlock Origin (not Lite).

 

[Parkinsond]

uBlock Origin (not Lite).

Memory footprint of lite version is smaller; just need to move the slider to complete to get better ad blocking on certain websites such as YT.

 

[Parkinsond]

Adguard is more efficient than uBlock origin lite; uBlock origin lite memory consumption is much less than Adguard; pick your poison.

 

[Nunzio_77]

Adguard is more efficient than uBlock origin lite; uBlock origin lite memory consumption is much less than Adguard; pick your poison.

AdGuard Do you think it slows down the opening of WEB pages?

 

[Parkinsond]

AdGuard Do you think it slows down the opening of WEB pages?

A little bit; surfing is slightly faster with uBlock origin lite.

 

[Nunzio_77]

I am currently using Ghostery which works well, blocks everything, fast browsing, the only doubt I have is about security against malware, phishing, etc.. which is not in the settings. In terms of privacy it seems to be good for what is declared.

 

[Parkinsond]

I am currently using Ghostery which works well, blocks everything, fast browsing, the only doubt I have is about security against malware, phishing, etc.. which is not in the settings. In terms of privacy it seems to be good for what is declared.

Several dns servers can block some ads, trackers, and malware; ad blocking is less than extensions with no cosmetic fix but is sufficient if not wishing to use extension.
Just will not block YT ads and some cookie notices.

 

[Nunzio_77]

Diversi server DNS possono bloccare alcuni annunci pubblicitari, tracker e malware; il blocco degli annunci pubblicitari è meno efficace delle estensioni senza soluzioni estetiche, ma è sufficiente se non si desidera utilizzare un'estensione.
Semplicemente non bloccherà gli annunci di YT e alcuni avvisi sui cookie.

In your opinion Ghostery? Is good?

 

[Marko :)]

Memory footprint of lite version is smaller; just need to move the slider to complete to get better ad blocking on certain websites such as YT.

I don't care about memory footprint and neither should you. The more memory ad blocker uses, the more resources are loaded and the faster it is in handling the ad blocking process. If you limit the memory, it will constantly load/unload filters increasing CPU usage and slowing down the web browser.
Remember: unused memory is wasted money.

Beside, half of ad blocking capability is lost in Lite version. Normal (MV2) version has way more advanced blocking technologies that simply aren't available in Lite due to MV3 API limitations. Hence normal uBlock Origin offers more advanced ad blocking and privacy protection than the Lite version. This is also the reason why I switched to Firefox.

 

[Parkinsond]

I don't care about memory footprint and neither should you. The more memory ad blocker uses, the more resources are loaded and the faster it is in handling the ad blocking process. If you limit the memory, it will constantly load/unload filters increasing CPU usage and slowing down the web browser.
Remember: unused memory is wasted money.

Beside, half of ad blocking capability is lost in Lite version. Normal (MV2) version has way more advanced blocking technologies that simply aren't available in Lite due to MV3 API limitations. Hence normal uBlock Origin offers more advanced ad blocking and privacy protection than the Lite version. This is also the reason why I switched to Firefox.

I care for my kids, and my RAM

 

[Parkinsond]

In your opinion Ghostery? Is good?

Never tried before; uBlock origin (lite) blocks trackers; Edge blocks trackers; why should I look for trackers blockers wthich is not blockin ads?

 

[Marko :)]

I care for my kids, and my RAM

I understand the first one, but not the last one. Care to explain?

 

[Parkinsond]

I understand the first one, but not the last one. Care to explain?

I have limited amount of RAM, so I try to keep a large fraction for browsing.

 

[Nunzio_77]

Never tried before; uBlock origin (lite) blocks trackers; Edge blocks trackers; why should I look for trackers blockers wthich is not blockin ads?

Ghostery also blocks ads and blocks them well even on YouTube videos.

 

[Parkinsond]

Ghostery also blocks ads and blocks them well even on YouTube videos.

Tried it now; you are right, it is blocking ads just as uBlock origin.The only cons is a higher RAM usage.

 

[lokamoka820]

In terms of security, AdGuard is better than uBlock Origin and Ghostery, but a specialized security extension will better than all of them.

 

[Marko :)]

I have limited amount of RAM, so I try to keep a large fraction for browsing.

If you have less than 8 GB RAM, you should definitely upgrade it ASAP (it's not expensive). If you have 8 GB or more, then you shouldn't care about it at all.

Not many people know, but Windows since version 10 has smart and efficient memory management. You might see it use a lot of RAM though this isn't really the case. The OS just reserved the memory to prevent apps misbehaving. If an app needs more memory to operate, Windows will gladly release it.

 

[Parkinsond]

In terms of security, AdGuard is better than uBlock Origin and Ghostery, but a specialized security extension will better than all of them.

Agree, although I cannot observe a significant difference between adguard and uBlock origin regarding security.
McAfee webadvisor extension is very good.