How to install AdGuard on macOS High Sierra and above

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

During the installation of AdGuard on macOS High Sierra (or later), you may see this message: "System Extension Blocked". This is a new security mechanism that appeared in High Sierra, it requires you to explicitly allow the installation of a third-party system extension. To complete the installation of AdGuard you have to manually allow loading the extension in System Preferences → Security & Privacy → General.

Click the "Allow" button, and after that you will be able to proceed with the installation as normal.