Looking for free good alternative to Adblock Plus

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by ams963, May 10, 2014.

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  1. ams963

    ams963 Registered Member

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    Hello,

    Since updating Firefox to version 29, adblock plus is starting late causing FF to become unresponsive at the start. I've removed ABP. I've been using it for a very long time.

    Is there any free alternative to ABP that's as good or better? It could be a add-on or a separate software.

    Any recommendation or suggestion would be heartily welcomed.:)

    Best Wishes,
    ams963
     
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    kronckew Registered Member

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    "adblock edge" addon? a fork from adblock plus that can use the same filters.
     
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  5. ams963

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    Ah thanks a lot everybody. I'll try Adblock Edge.:)
     
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    at the moment I'm using Ghostery in place of ABP
    with Advertising and Beacons set to block

    it blocks most ads and the browser feels snappier
     
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    I've been running ABE on SeaMonkey for a few weeks now and it seems fine, and also seems lighter than ABP.
     
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    I'm using ublock on Chromium browsers, adguard on Opera, adblock+ on Pale Moon and Adblock Edge on Firefox.
     
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