The Android gate just got a lock: Google’s new rule could limit app access
Google will require developers who distribute their apps outside of the Play Store to verify their identity in the name of user protection.
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How AdGuard uses GitHub to stay transparent and user-oriented
This article lists AdGuard’s main GitHub repositories while also explaining what they are and what users can do there. -
AdGuard for iOS v4.5.12: A smoother Safari experience
Faster Safari rule loading and improved advanced filtering. With the upgraded SafariConverterLib and a new method for applying advanced rules, ad blocking in Safari is now more efficient than ever. -
Ten years in the wrong regex lane
Dive into the story of how a small change made the filtering rules in Safari load up to 5 times faster. -
Perplexity offers $34bn for Google Chrome. Is this just a ‘publicity stunt’ or more?
Perplexity AI, the first search engine built with AI from the get-go, has made an unsolicited offer to buy Chrome from Google. What's going on here? -
AdGuard for Android v4.11: A small update with bug fixes
This release includes some under-the-hood improvements, a substantial number of bug fixes, and a CoreLibs update. As a result, overall app stability has been significantly improved. -
Revived anti-ad blocking lawsuit puts users’ rights and the Internet’s future at risk
While the headlines focus on publishers and alleged copyright violations, the bigger story is what this means for millions of ordinary users. -
Four tomatoes, a VPN, and a closed to-do list: easy and smart tools to balance study, work, and life
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Why are kids getting distracted by ads so easily?
Ads are already distracting by their nature, but, as research show, children have it far worse than the adults. How to save your kids from the ads' influence? -
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Installation
AdGuard for Android is available in the following app stores:
AdGuard can’t be published on Google Play. For more details, check out our blog. If you’re using Google Play, follow these instructions to manually install AdGuard for Android.
1. Allow downloading
If your browser displays a warning, allow downloading adguard.apk.
Installation permissions
If installations from your browser are not allowed, you’ll get a notification. In this notification, tap Settings → Allow from this source.
Note for Samsung users with One UI 6 (Android 14) and newer
On some Samsung devices, the Auto Blocker feature may prevent APK installations. To install the app:
Open your device settings.
Go to Security and privacy.
Scroll down and tap Auto Blocker.
Disable the setting.
You can re-enable this feature after the installation.
2. Install the app
In the pop-up dialog, tap Install.
3. Launch the app
Wait for the installation to complete and tap Open. All done!
Scan to download
Use any QR-code reader available on your device
Scan to download
Use any QR-code reader available on your device
Download an older AdGuard version?
This OS version isn’t supported. You can use an older version of AdGuard, but it won't receive updates
By downloading the program you accept the terms of the License agreement