Several years ago, I used Blockada, which was frequently recommended. According to some discussion threads, it seems to have fallen from grace.

What ad blocker that doesn’t require root do you use? What’s your experience with it? Would you recommend it?

  • ScOULaris@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Adguard is the best option for system-wide, rootless ad blocking on Android IMO.

    It’s the best because it also performs cosmetic filtering to reclaim the empty space that most other blockers leave behind after removing an ad from a web page. This makes web pages look much cleaner and is something that I value in any adblocker, mobile or otherwise. The free version works across any browser or embedded webview instance within apps, and the paid version filters all ads within apps as well. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

    Completely negligible impact on battery life as well.

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      1 year ago

      Thanks, that’s useful to know, especially regarding the paid vs free version. I may get the trial to see how it does, then consider getting a license.