🧭 WebKit Native Content Blocker

AdBlock for Safari & VPN

Developed by Adblock Inc. · Version 4.0.8 (27.6 MB)

🏆Quality Score: 86/100 (A)

Actively Maintained

★ 4.8(20 ratings)

🇨🇳 Supports Chinese🖥️ macOS 14.6+📱 iOS / iPadOS✨ Universal Purchase

Pricing

100% Free

Free Download

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About

Block ads in Safari for free. Protect your entire digital life with AdBlock VPN - included with your AdBlock subscription. There's only one AdBlock. Since 2009, AdBlock has been the ad blocker - the one others named themselves after, trusted by over 65 million people worldwide. Now it's more than the world's most popular ad blocker. It's a complete privacy and security suite for your Mac and every device you own. FREE AD BLOCKING IN SAFARI Powerful ad and content blocking for Safari on Mac - no subscription required. Block banner ads, pop-ups, autoplay video ads, and audio ads across millions of websites including YouTube and Facebook. Remove cookie consent banners and distracting page elements with enhanced distraction control. Browse faster and cleaner with fewer interruptions, less clutter, and pages that load the way they should. Pause ad blocking on any site with one click to support creators and publishers you care about. ADBLOCK VPN - PRIVACY & SECURITY ACROSS EVERY DEVICE Your AdBlock subscription now includes a premium VPN built for speed, security, and real protection online. 100+ server locations worldwide for fast, private browsing wherever you are Block ads, trackers, and malware at the network level - protection that works across your entire device, not just Safari Military-grade encryption to secure your connection on public Wi-Fi, at home, or on the go No-log policy - your browsing activity stays yours Connect up to 8 devices on one subscription: Mac, iPhone, iPad and more. One subscription, total coverage - block ads in your browser and protect your privacy, security, and data everywhere else THE AD BLOCKER. NOT AN AD BLOCKER. Over 350 million downloads. 15+ years of protecting users. AdBlock is the original - the ad blocker that defined the category. Now with a built-in VPN that goes beyond the browser to block trackers and malware across your entire digital life. Free Safari ad blocking with cookie banner removal and distraction control. Premium VPN with ad, tracker, and malware blocking across all your devices. Simple to install, easy to use, built for Mac and Safari. Questions or feedback? Reach out to our team at help@getadblock.com or leave a review — we read every one.

⚡ Key Performance & WebKit Highlights

Why Install AdBlock for Safari & VPN on Safari?

AdBlock for Safari & VPN is a high-rated, native Safari extension for macOS and iOS.

Uses Apple Declarative Net Request / Content Blocker API without reading page content

Capped under WebKit 150,000 rule limitations to guarantee ultra-fast page paint speed

Consumes virtually 0 MB extra memory compared to heavy Chromium background filters

🎯 Target Audience & Use Cases

Does This Extension Fit Your Workflow?

✓ Best Suited For

MacBook and iPhone users who prioritize battery life, pure ad-free reading, and zero privacy exposure.

💎Completely free to install

⚠️ Who Might Skip

Users requiring continuous dynamic cosmetic element hiding that demands intrusive full-page DOM rewriting.

💡Consider exploring other alternatives if your workflow demands these features

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What's New in Version v4.0.8

Official Release Notes

- Hej, hallo, ahoj! AdBlock now supports Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Czech. - Fixed an issue that made Safari use too much processing power on some sites. - We tuned up the VPN and fixed a few bugs.

⭐️ Verified App Store Reviews

What Real Users Say About AdBlock for Safari & VPN

Authentic feedback and real-world ratings from Mac & iOS users

🛡️Apple Verified

★☆☆☆☆

2026-10-29

Something broke

"I’ve been enjoying AdBlock for years. Lately something broke. It slows pages to a crawl, it sucks CPU usage making my MacBook Pro heat up and the fans come on. While this is happening it’s still allowing annoying and distracting ads on the page I’m trying to read. Bu bye - I’m out."

by Le5lieBv4.0.7

★★★☆☆

2026-10-15

Mediocrity

"Lowkey this shi works but some popups be catching me off guard and I literally see a puh on my screen. Imma be honest tho I’m not complaining and I love being kept on my toes and y’all are really testing my reflexes fr. This pretty good though for a free version so good job to u and ur developing team. If I had 1,000,000 dollars id give you guys 1$ just to show my appreciation in physical form. I love you guys keep calm and pop up block on. Love, ur #1 fan."

by Dball29v4.0.6

★★★★★

2026-09-29

What an amazing app.

"This is the OG of adblockers and has stuck true to the free model. They’re excellent and have used them for god only knows how long."

by theSLACKWEEDv4.0.6

★☆☆☆☆

2026-09-28

Stop ads

"AdBlocker is a ads"

by ApodoCualquiera97v4.0.6

💡 Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions About AdBlock for Safari & VPN?

Q.Is AdBlock for Safari & VPN free, or does it require a subscription?

AdBlock for Safari & VPN is 100% free to download on the Apple App Store without predatory weekly subscription traps. You can install and use it across your Mac and iPhone Safari browsers.

Q.How do I enable AdBlock for Safari & VPN in macOS and iOS Safari?

On Mac (macOS): After downloading from the Mac App Store, open the application once, then launch Safari -> click "Settings" (or Preferences) in the menu bar -> select the "Extensions" tab -> locate "AdBlock for Safari & VPN" and check the box to enable it. On iPhone/iPad (iOS): Go to iOS "Settings" -> tap "Safari" -> tap "Extensions" -> select "AdBlock for Safari & VPN" and toggle it ON.

Q.Why is Safari ad-blocking much faster and lighter than Google Chrome?

Chrome extensions traditionally execute heavy JavaScript inside every web page to inspect and block URLs on the fly. Safari uses native compiled JSON rule lists processed directly by Apple WebKit engine in C++, preventing ads from even starting to download without executing third-party code in your tabs.

Q.Does this extension work in Safari Private Browsing mode?

Yes! On macOS Sonoma / iOS 17 and later, go to Safari Settings -> Extensions, and ensure "Allow in Private Browsing" is checked. This ensures the same clean and ad-free experience while safeguarding your incognito sessions.

🍎 Safari Power User Tips

Maximize Your Productivity on macOS & iOS

In Safari Preferences -> Websites -> Content Blockers, you can easily toggle rules per domain with a single shortcut.

🛡️ Extension Quality Score & Health Audit

AdBlock for Safari & VPN Quality & Health Audit

Evaluated across verified App Store reputation, pricing ethics, update cadence, and native footprint.

Health Score

86/100

Grade A

Actively Maintained

User Reputation28 / 35

★ 4.8 / 5.0 with 20 verified reviews

Pricing Ethics28 / 30

100% Free Download

Maintenance & Updates20 / 20

v4.0.8 - Actively Maintained

Native Footprint & Quality10 / 15

27.6 MB package size, Official developer site

⚖️ Scores are algorithmically computed based on Apple verified metrics with zero sponsored bias.v4.0.8 Audit

Technical Specifications & App Store Metadata

Software TypeSafari Web Extension

DeveloperAdblock Inc.

Latest Version4.0.8

Package Size27.6 MB

Minimum OS RequirementmacOS 14.6+ / iOS 15+

Language SupportChinese, English & more

Content Rating4+

Official Rating★ 4.8 / 5.0

Pricing Modelfree

Open SourceNo (Proprietary)

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