• AProfessional@lemmy.world
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      adblockers for Safari work in two ways:

      • Setting a content blocker list of rules (fast, simple). Very likely they all share similar lists.
      • Dynamic JavaScript injection, this can block more complex ads.

      AdGuard does both, which is why it’s good.

      I’ve never used Wipr, but zero customization sounds awful.

      • I need NOS@lemm.ee
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        AdGuard does both, which is why it’s good.

        Do you need a paid license to get both features, or is the free version enough?

        • Lumilias
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          1 year ago

          I use it for free, no issues. Paid gets you DNS blocking.

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              Ah, gotcha. Yeah, looks like premium handles more complex adblocking too. But in general I haven’t had any issues with the free version of AdGuard that would lead me to needing an IAP.

      • danielton@lemmy.world
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        Wipr does both too, and the lack of configurability isn’t as bad as you think it is. But if that’s a dealbreaker for you, then stay away from it.

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      Wipr is a simple “set it and forget it” extension. While it’s not as flexible as AdGuard, it’s also a lot less complicated to use because it manages the filters automatically. But it does not have a way to modify the filters.

      I’ve never tried Ghostery, but I should check it out.