AdGuard

Download and Install: Download the AdGuard app from the official website for Android (APK) or from the App Store for iPhone. Install the app and open it to start configuring ad-blocking and privacy settings. Set Up Ad Blocking: Enable Ad Blocking: When you first open the app, you'll be prompted to enable ad blocking across browsers and apps. Toggle the ad-blocking feature on to start filtering ads. Choose Filters: AdGuard allows you to customize which types of ads you want to block. You can select from various filter categories, such as general ad blocking, social media widgets, or specific language-based filters. Block Trackers and Analytics: Tracker Blocking: Go to the app's privacy settings and enable tracker blocking to prevent websites and apps from collecting your personal data. This feature ensures your browsing habits are not tracked by advertisers or analytics services. Stealth Mode (Optional): Activate Stealth Mode for additional privacy features, such as hiding your IP address, removing tracking parameters from URLs, and disabling browser fingerprinting. DNS Filtering (Optional): Secure Browsing: Set up DNS filtering to block access to malicious websites. You can choose from a variety of secure DNS servers provided by AdGuard or configure your own custom DNS server. Parental Control: Use DNS filtering to restrict access to adult content or inappropriate websites, making it a useful feature for parents managing their children’s online activity. Optimize App and Web Performance: Speed Up Browsing: By blocking ads, AdGuard helps reduce bandwidth usage and improves page load times. This is especially useful for users on limited data plans. Reduce App Load: The app blocks in-app ads as well, ensuring a smooth experience without intrusive banners or pop-ups while using your favorite apps. Whitelist Trusted Sites and Apps: Create a Whitelist: If there are specific websites or apps where you want to allow ads (e.g., to support a creator or service), you can add them to AdGuard’s whitelist. Ads will be allowed only on those selected sites or apps. Monitor and Analyze Data: Statistics and Reports: View detailed statistics on the number of ads blocked, trackers prevented, and data saved. You can also check which websites or apps have been blocked for security reasons. Customizable Filters and Settings: Custom Filters: Advanced users can create their own custom filters to block specific elements or URLs not covered by the default filters. Update Filters: Keep your filters up to date by enabling automatic filter updates in the app’s settings. Stay Updated: Regular Updates: Keep the app updated to ensure the best ad-blocking and privacy protection, as AdGuard frequently releases updates to improve performance and security.