AdGuard

adguard.comLaunched 2009

Surf the Web ad-free and safely. Shields up!

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/ About /

AdGuard is a comprehensive ad-blocking and privacy protection suite offering apps for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Linux, as well as browser extensions. It blocks ads, pop-ups, and trackers across browsers and apps, and also provides features like DNS protection, VPN, parental controls, and phishing protection. AdGuard has been developing privacy-oriented products since 2009 and claims over 160 million users worldwide.

/ How it works /

AdGuard installs as a system-level app or browser extension that filters web traffic in real time, blocking ads, trackers, and malicious content based on regularly updated filter lists.

/ Who it's for /

General internet users seeking ad-free, private, and secure browsing across all devices and platforms

/ More info /

Background.

Status
launched
Business model
freemium
Company
AdGuard Software Limited
Launched
2009

Founders

  • Andrey Meshkov
/ Discovered patterns /

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