Comparison · updated October 2026
ProBlocker vs
AdGuard
AdGuard is a capable ad blocker with a free, open-source extension and separate paid apps. ProBlocker is permanently free, collects no data, and has no paid tier.
ProBlocker AG AdGuard ProBlocker vs AdGuard: feature comparison
| Feature | ProBlocker | AdGuard (extension) |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Yes (always) | Yes (extension); paid desktop/mobile apps are separate products |
| Acceptable Ads | No — never | No |
| Open source | No | Yes (GPL-3.0) |
| Data collected | None | Limited (per privacy policy) |
| Manifest V3 (Chrome) | Yes | Yes |
| Firefox | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube ad blocking | Yes | Yes |
| DNS-level blocking | No (browser only) | Yes (paid AdGuard DNS/app) |
| Mobile app blocking | No | Yes (paid) |
| Account required | No | No (extension); some features require one |
Rows with marks are where they differ. Last verified October 2026. Report an error
AdGuard and Acceptable Ads
Neither extension participates in Eyeo's Acceptable Ads program. AdGuard states that its browser extension "does not participate in any acceptable ads program." AdGuard does ship an optional "Search ads and self-promotion" filter that can unblock search-engine ads and a site's own promotions; AdGuard says it is not paid for those ads and that the filter can be turned off at any time. ProBlocker has no allowlist of any kind.
When AdGuard makes sense
AdGuard's paid products (AdGuard for Windows/Mac, AdGuard DNS) provide system-level blocking across all apps and browsers, not just the browser extension. If you want DNS-level blocking or mobile app ad blocking, AdGuard's paid tier addresses those needs.
When ProBlocker makes sense
If you want browser-level blocking with a permanently free, account-free extension and no Acceptable Ads at any level, ProBlocker is the simpler choice.
Which should you choose?
Choose ProBlocker if you want
Permanently free, zero data collection
- A permanently free blocker with no upsells or paid tiers
- Zero data collection and no account required
- No Acceptable Ads at any level, out of the box
Choose AdGuard if you need
Freemium blocker with paid apps
- System-level DNS blocking across all apps (paid)
- Ad blocking inside mobile apps, not just the browser (paid)
- One vendor covering browser, desktop, and mobile (extension free; apps paid)
Install ProBlocker
Get ProBlocker from the Chrome Web Store. It installs in seconds, requires no account, and starts blocking ads immediately.