Block ads, trackers and even some malware with the best Chrome ad blockers
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Deeply hidden in your Chrome settings are tools for blocking pop-ups, but because of how Chrome and other web browsers are programmed to earn money, there are still many types of ads that display. Cybercriminals cleverly disguised phishing schemes, adware, or malicious downloads as legitimate ads, so the best and easiest way to protect yourself is with an ad blocker. Here are some of our favorites. Staff pick AdBlock Staff pick On top of blocking pop-up ads, AdBlock keeps banner ads from downloading within the content you`re reading and stops commercials from showing in YouTube videos. AdBlock doesn`t ask for personal information before installing the browser extension, and it doesn`t keep information about your browser history or other online activity. Free at Chrome Store Adware and virus blocking AdBlocker Ultimate AdBlocker Ultimate stops every kind of ad. It doesn`t have a whitelist, so there is no way to make an exception for an ad or pop-up to get through. Th...