Adblockers for Android How to Set them up
Blocking advertisements not only saves battery, but also
data. In this article, we show you what an adblocker is and how you can set it
up on your Android smartphone.
The best ad blocker for Android
Blocking advertisements is controversial. Adblockers make
the internet experience better for Android users but deprive websites of
revenue. Do you find a website, such as Android Planet, worth it? Then it helps
enormously to place it on the so-called 'whitelist'. You create an exception in
Adblock, so that the website continues to earn income by displaying
advertisements. You will usually find this option in your Android adblocker
settings.
1. Browsers with adblockerBrave browser
The Play Store prescribes that blocking advertisements is
not permitted. Many adblockers for Android can therefore not be downloaded in
the official store. You can download and install them manually outside the Play
Store. For most users, it is, therefore, most convenient to use a browser with
a built-in ad blocker. These are namely 'just' in the Play Store.
Popular browsers that (can) block advertisements include
Brave, Firefox Focus and Opera. These apps automatically silence advertisements
so that you can browse in peace. Moreover, blocking advertisements is
beneficial for your data bundle, because websites are less demanding. Do you
use Firefox? Then you must first install an add-on. Are you a Google Chrome
user? This browser only blocks violent, penetrating advertisements.
Advertisements that, according to Google, can go wrong and do not disturb you
(too much) are therefore shown.
2. Ad Shield
Would you rather not change your browser, but would like to
exclude advertisements? Then Ad Shield is a must. This program blocks
advertisements in most browsers and works on both Wi-Fi and mobile data
networks. Ad Shield blocks advertisements in all shapes and sizes but
occasionally lets an advertisement through. You can then add this to the
filter, after which the advertisement will be blacklisted.
Ad Shield works with most popular apps, but to get the most
out of the program, the makers recommend downloading Yandex, a relatively
unknown browser. A disadvantage of Ad Shield is that the app does not normally
stop advertisements from apps, such as YouTube. The program also costs (a
little) money.
3. Adblock Browser for Android
Do you prefer a separate Adblocker browser for Android, but
you don't feel like too much trouble? Then you have to go to the Adblock
Browser. This app was created by the team behind Adblock Plus, a popular
adblocker for the computer. Adblock Plus works as usual. After starting the
app, advertisements automatically disappear like snow in the sun.
Adblock Browser can also easily take over all your favorites
and other settings from your existing browser. The app also has an incognito
mode and loads pages faster than other browsers, according to the developers.
This is because advertisements are not only hidden but blocked before they are
downloaded at all. Finally, Adblock Browser blocks trackers. These files keep
an eye on your internet use and sell this information to advertisers, data
traders and other shadowy figures.
4. AdGuard
Can you handle Apk files and are you looking for an
adblocker for your computer, smartphone, and tablet? Then AdGuard is an
interesting program. The app namely blocks ads thoroughly without needing root
access. Moreover, the program is available for almost all platforms.
The operation of AdGuard is somewhat technical. The program
opens a so-called VPN connection to fool ads. It comes down to you not seeing
any advertisements while browsing. AdGuard has a free and paid version. By
paying 25 euros annually, advertisements are not only deleted in the browser,
but also in other apps (such as YouTube). You can also use AdGuard on three
devices simultaneously.
The Android adblocker is not in the Play Store but must be
downloaded as apk file from the AdGuard website. This sounds more complicated
than it is. Not sure how to do this? Then read our manual for installing apk
files on Android. Here we explain in detail how this works.
5. Blokadaadblocker android blokada
Blokada is just like AdGuard an open-source solution to stop
advertisements, but for free. Unlike AdAway, see below, you don't need root
access for Blokada. The app is surprisingly complete and blocks advertisements
in both apps and websites. Moreover, it does not matter whether you use the
internet via a Wi-Fi internet or mobile data on the road.
The app works roughly the same as AdGuard, although the
results differ per user. The only way to find out which adblocker suits you
best is to try them out. In any case, Blokada is a pretty in-depth program that
even lets you block individual advertising networks. The app also shows on the
home screen how many advertisements have already been blocked. Like AdGuard,
you must install Blokada outside of the Play Store as an Apk file.
6. AdAway
AdAway is an Android adblocker for the technically skilled
user. The app needs root access. Hereby a system file from Android is adapted
to the so-called hosts' file. By processing all the domain names of advertising
sites herein with an IP address that leads nowhere, your smartphone cannot
connect at all to download advertisements. Quite a drastic solution, but very
effective.
Does the above sound like abracadabra to you? We don't blame
you. AdAway is only recommended for technically skilled people and hobbyists
among us. On the other hand, this form of blocking advertisements requires the
least of your battery and also produces the best results. Moreover, it is free
and you can largely adjust the program.
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