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App specs

  • License

    Free

  • Version

    5.16.0

  • Latest update

  • Platform

    Mac

    Other platforms (1)

  • OS

    Mac OS X

  • Language

    English

    Available languages

    • German
    • English

  • Downloads

    158.7K

    Last month's downloads

    • 30

  • Size

    4.88 MB

  • Developer

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Help & Info about Adblock for Mac

  • What is Adblock for Mac?

    The essential intention of the program is to prevent pop-up advertisements from appearing when a user browses the Internet. By blocking such ads, pages will also load faster and the majority of embedded advertisements within flash media files will no longer appear.

  • Is Adblock for Mac Safe?

    This program has been downloaded by more than 60 million users from around the world. Thus, it is considered to be one of the safest anti-advertisement packages on the market. Please note that Softonic has also analysed this bundle in order to detect any additional threats.

  • Will Adblock for Mac detect viruses?

    This this bundle is particularly useful at preventing unwanted pop-up advertisements, it has not been primarily designed to block viruses (such as those which may be downloaded with a file).

  • Is Adblock for Mac free?

    Users are not required to pay any type of subscription fee to download and install this service. This is one of the main reasons why it has proven to be so very popular. It can also be used in conjunction with paid anti-virus software to enjoy an extra level of protection.

  • How do I install Adblock for Mac?

    Once you opt for a download, you will be guided through the remainder of the installation process. While it will automatically be added to the toolbar of your browser, it will also be placed on your hard drive. You are given the option of selecting the destination or the folder.

  • What browsers does Adblock for Mac work with?

    One of the most interesting features of this program is that it is able to work in conjunction with the majority of Internet browsers. These include Safari, Chrome and Firefox. Newer browsers such as Microsoft Edge are likewise supported.

  • Can I uninstall Adblock for Mac?

    You will first need to navigate to the "preferences" section of your Internet browser. Find "extensions" within the menu and highlight this program. You will then select the "uninstall" option. Please note that will have to close and restart your browser for the changes to take effect. The program will also be remover from your operating system.

  • Where is Adblock for Mac installed?

    This program is installed within your hard drive as well as directly on your browser. It can be found within the extensions section. An icon will also appear on the top of the toolbar. Clicking this icon will allow you to adjust settings and to update your preferences if desired.

  • Will Adblock for Mac slow down my browsing speeds?

    In the majority of cases, you will experience no reduced browsing speeds. In fact, they may even increase due to the simple fact that extraneous advertisements will no longer be present.

  • What is the file size of Adblock for Mac?

    The aggregate file size of this program is only 313.25 kilobytes. You should therefore not experience any issues in terms of processing power or memory allocation. This also signifies that the download will normally complete within a few seconds.

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Softonic

In Softonic we scan all the files hosted on our platform to assess and avoid any potential harm for your device. Our team performs checks each time a new file is uploaded and periodically reviews files to confirm or update their status. This comprehensive process allows us to set a status for any downloadable file as follows:

Clean

It’s extremely likely that this software program is clean.

What does this mean?

We have scanned the file and URLs associated with this software program in more than 50 of the world's leading antivirus services; no possible threat has been detected.

Warning

This software program is potentially malicious or may contain unwanted bundled software.

Why is the software program still available?

Based on our scan system, we have determined that these flags are possibly false positives.

What is a false positive?

It means a benign program is wrongfully flagged as malicious due to an overly broad detection signature or algorithm used in an antivirus program.

We’d like to highlight that from time to time, we may miss a potentially malicious software program. To continue promising you a malware-free catalog of programs and apps, our team has integrated a Report Software feature in every catalog page that loops your feedback back to us.

Flag any particular issues you may encounter and Softonic will address those concerns as soon as possible.