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Upd: July 31, 2025 2 min read AFDS

Last call: submit your talk for the 2025 Ad-Filtering Dev Summit or join as a guest

The call for papers for the 2025 Ad-Filtering Dev Summit will close in a week — so if you’ve been thinking about submitting an idea, now’s the time. Whether you plan to speak or just want to attend, please take a moment to register — it’ll help us a lot.

Daria Magdik

July 29, 2025 8 min read TechTok

TechTok #9. How do browser extensions work, and what is a firewall?

Both of today’s questions come from AdGuard’s CTO and Co-Founder who’s noticed that some common tech terms get thrown around a lot but are rarely explained clearly. Let's have a look at them!

Ekaterina Kachalova

Vasily Bagirov

Upd: July 25, 2025 2 min read AdGuard for Windows New version Release notes

AdGuard for Windows v7.21: More protection against Windows tracking

Recall is a feature that takes screenshots of your activity throughout the day. And yes, we have a few privacy concerns about that. So we’ve added a way to block it completely.

Anna Koroleva

July 18, 2025 2 min read AdGuard for iOS New version Release notes

AdGuard for iOS v4.5.11: better filtering and ad-free streams

This update focuses on ad blocking — it's now more effective thanks to some serious work under the hood. Plus, you can enjoy ad-free YouTube streams again in the AdGuard browser.

Anna Koroleva

Upd: July 17, 2025 5 min read AdGuard Browser Extensions Industry news Manifest V3

uBlock Origin is forever disabled in Chrome. Why it happened and what to use instead

uBlock Origin got forever disabled in Chrome due to the browser's transition to MV3. What does it mean for the extension's many users and what are the alternatives?

Ekaterina Kachalova

Upd: August 1, 2025 3 min read AI Privacy

Google gives Gemini default access to WhatsApp messages and other apps. Why, and how to opt out

Gemini, Google’s AI-powered chatbot, can access your WhatsApp messages — even if your Gemini App Activity is turned off. But how does it do this, and what are the potential risks to your privacy?

Ekaterina Kachalova

July 14, 2025 3 min read AdGuard Browser Extensions AdGuard news

AdGuard is among the first ad blockers to feature its browser extension in Edge for Android

AdGuard is one of the first browser extension ad blockers featured in Edge for Android! Learn how to get it in just a few taps if you're already using the desktop Edge extension.

Vasily Bagirov

July 2, 2025 16 min read The more you know

Is TikTok safe to use?

Wondering if TikTok is safe to use? Learn about privacy concerns, data security, and how to protect yourself while using the app.

Alina Ivanova

July 1, 2025 4 min read AdGuard news

Celebrating 50 issues of AdGuardian: a look back and ahead

AdGuardian privacy newsletter reaches its 50th issue! Let's reflect on what we have achieved so far and what awaits us in the future.

Ekaterina Kachalova

Vasily Bagirov

Upd: July 8, 2025 4 min read Industry news

Your air fryer is getting smarter and hungrier for data

Last November it was found out that tested air fryers requested permission to record audio on the user's phone without offering any explanation why...

Daria Magdik

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Last call: submit your talk for the 2025 Ad-Filtering Dev Summit or join as a guest

TechTok #9. How do browser extensions work, and what is a firewall?

AdGuard for Windows v7.21: More protection against Windows tracking

AdGuard for iOS v4.5.11: better filtering and ad-free streams

uBlock Origin is forever disabled in Chrome. Why it happened and what to use instead

Google gives Gemini default access to WhatsApp messages and other apps. Why, and how to opt out

AdGuard is among the first ad blockers to feature its browser extension in Edge for Android

Is TikTok safe to use?

Celebrating 50 issues of AdGuardian: a look back and ahead

Your air fryer is getting smarter and hungrier for data

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AdGuard Browser extension for Chrome

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Last call: submit your talk for the 2025 Ad-Filtering Dev Summit or join as a guest

TechTok #9. How do browser extensions work, and what is a firewall?

AdGuard for Windows v7.21: More protection against Windows tracking

AdGuard for iOS v4.5.11: better filtering and ad-free streams

uBlock Origin is forever disabled in Chrome. Why it happened and what to use instead

Google gives Gemini default access to WhatsApp messages and other apps. Why, and how to opt out

AdGuard is among the first ad blockers to feature its browser extension in Edge for Android

Is TikTok safe to use?

Celebrating 50 issues of AdGuardian: a look back and ahead

Your air fryer is getting smarter and hungrier for data

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AdGuard Browser extension for Chrome

1. Allow downloading

Installation permissions

Note for Samsung users with One UI 6 (Android 14) and newer

2. Install the app

3. Launch the app