If you are looking for an effective and safe way to block ads and pop-ups on your computer, try the extension called AdGuard AdBlocker. The extension is available in the Google Chrome Store. AdGuard AdBlocker will block ads and pop-ups on YouTube and other websites.
AdGuard AdBlocker is NOT an antivirus software and should never take the place of a good antivirus program. However, the extension can possibly protect your computer from viruses that often accompany ads and pop-ups. Think of AdGuard AdBlocker as an additional safeguard.
1.Click this link AdGuard AdBlocker to install the extension on your computer.
2. Click Add to Chrome.
3. The AdGuard AdBlocker extension icon will appear to the right of the URL address bar.
That's all you have to do. AdGuard AdBlocker will do the rest. If you ever wonder how effective AdGuard AdBlocker is, go to a website of your choice and click the AdGuard AdBlocker extension icon. You will see a report showing how many ads were blocked just on a particular website. In the example below, we are visiting YouTube. AdGuard AdBlocker has blocked four ads and/or pop-ups just on YouTube.
You might notice a line below noting the total number of ads and pop-ups blocked for the duration that I have used AdGuard AdBlocker. So far, this extension has blocked a total of 11,534 ads and pop-ups on my computer!
4. To turn off AdGuard AdBlocker, click the puzzle piece icon located in the top right corner of the screen.
5. Click Manage Extensions.
6. Click the blue slider button to flip it off. The button will turn gray when it is disabled. To turn AdGuard AdBlocker back on, repeat steps 4 and 5 and then turn on the slider button.