Blocks ads and restrict advertisers from tracking your browsing activity

Latest Version

Version
2.0
Update
February 7, 2021
Size
23.86KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
3.85714 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions

WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
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Block Ads Extension

# Block Ads
This is an Ad Blocker for blocking several known ad-providers on websites like youtube, facebook, reddit, hotstar and more. We restrict advertisers from tracking your browsing activity.

# Privacy
We don't collect any information about your personal data and the websites you visit.
We don't transfer any data from your browser to outside.

Note: you can enable/disable extension at any time by clicking on the Block Ads icon and toggling the Enable/Disable Button.
Report your issues here - https://github.com/jagan-jaya/Block-Ads/issues
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Block Ads", "version": "2.0", "description": "Blocks ads and restrict advertisers from tracking your browsing activity", "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": true }, "permissions": [ "", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking" ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon128.png", "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Blocks ads while browsing web and watching videos on youtube, facebook, reddit, hotstar and more websites." }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://www.hotstar.com/*"], "js": ["contentScript_hotstar.js"], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": ["https://www.facebook.com/*"], "js": ["contentScript_fb.js"], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": ["https://www.linkedin.com/*"], "js": ["contentScript_linkedin.js"], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": ["https://www.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["contentScript_youtube.js"], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": [""], "js": ["contentScript_gads.js"], "run_at": "document_start", "exclude_matches": [ "https://www.hotstar.com/*", "https://www.youtube.com/*", "https://www.facebook.com/*", "https://www.linkedin.com/*" ] } ], "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Block Ads extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Block Ads extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Block Ads extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Block Ads extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Block Ads extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Block Ads extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Block Ads Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Block Ads extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Block Ads extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Block Ads extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Block Ads extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Block Ads extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Block Ads extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Block Ads extension file

Select and download the Block Ads extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Block Ads extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Block Ads extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Block Ads extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Block Ads extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Hasid Lafre (ID: 00000011518b0eae) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/13/2024 dosnt work

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Blue Wallpaper (ID: 0000001ec16828c0) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/25/2023 doesn't work on twitch

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Kushagra Varshney (ID: 000000c633ff3e46) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/18/2023 It's working!!! I wanted an ad blocker for hotstar and youtube, i tried many extensions and finally I found a working one! Gotta say, it's really fast. And yes, I have seen many reviewers saying, it's not working, GUYS, AFTER INSTALLING THE EXTENSION, DO REMEMBER TO RESTART YOUR BROWSER TO SEE THE RESULTS! Maybe they were not restarting the browser. That's all I can say :)

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Joma Bastos G P (ID: 000000bbaec0fbde) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/22/2021 ok5

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jaycie kemp (ID: 0000002ee45e1a93) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/08/2021 It didn't block any ads. I trusted the reviews and I've had ads even with it enabled. It doesn't work.