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This article is about AdGuard for Android, a multifunctional ad blocker that protects your device at the system level. To see how it works, download the AdGuard app

The Protection tab includes the following features or settings. You’ll find a detailed article for each of them in this Knowledge Base.

  • Ad blocking

    Settings to block ads in browsers and apps

  • Tracking protection

    Settings that allow you to block tracking tools that collect user information

  • Annoyance blocking

    Settings to block annoyances such as cookie consent popups, social widgets, and banners that prompt you to download mobile apps

  • DNS protection

    DNS servers and DNS filters that let you block ads, trackers, and dangerous websites

  • Firewall

    A feature that allows you to control Internet access for individual apps

  • Browsing security

    A feature that blocks access to malicious and phishing websites and protects you from online threats