Anyone uses Bad Ad Johnny (free ad/tracker/malware blocker for chrome) here?

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by anon, Feb 3, 2017.

  1. anon

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  2. Rasheed187

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    I was just about to post a new thread about this tool, but I was really impressed by it! It seems to be a simple version of Ghostery but with the option to block specific page elements. I think this might actually be a winner, but I do wonder about privacy, hopefully they will not try to secretly phone home.
     
  3. Tinstaafl

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    It looks interesting, but I cannot find many reviews for this product. At the moment I am most comfortable with the filtering done by uBlock O and uMatrix...
     
  4. Brummelchen

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    downloadcrew - pffew - ad site
    --> https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/bad-ad-johnny-adblocker-w/bdgggpliahokemcgimpfcaaeknfbjlce

    used filter lists
    12 list in total, not all activated. n further lists possible
    it offers black/white list, elements and a hand full of options.

    the ui is awfull but simple - annoying - it plays a hahaha sound when re-enabling the buttons (5 in count on the ui)

    no, not really comparable or competitive to ublock
     
  5. sukarof

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    First impression: For me in 64 bit Vivaldi It adds a 4-5 seconds for the first page load when entering a site, once the first page in that site is loaded the pages in that site are fast as usual. Maybe it is a learning thing I dont know. It cleans the page from ads nicely though. If it is optimized better I will try it again.
     
  6. Rasheed187

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    I'm currently testing it on Chrome and Vivaldi and doesn't seem to be causing any problems. Obviously it's not as advanced uBlock, but I like the simplicity. BTW, I've also tried RedMorph, but I didn't like the interface and it didn't seem to work.

    http://www.softwarecrew.com/2017/03/redmorph-is-an-effective-ad-and-tracker-blocker/
     
  7. boredog

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    It looks like you have to be a purevpn user to use this?
     
  8. anon

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  9. Brummelchen

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    downloadcrew is a heavy wasted ad site - thats why i posted chrome store - anything wrong your recognitian?
     
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