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Safari AdBlock blocks ads in Safari. Safari AdBlock is meant to be extremely simple to use: there is nothing to configure, no filter list to manage, no regular expression, it just works out of the box!

Please note that Safari AdBlock is now donationware: see the Safari AdBlock website for more details.

What's New

Version 2.5.19:

Toolbar button menu allowing pausing, blacklisting, and whitelisting

Requirements

PPC / Intel
Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later
Safari 5.0 or later

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Safari AdBlock User Discussion (Write a Review)

ver. 2.x:

(18)

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+56

Eff reviewed on 02 Dec 2011

Still extremely unstable when visiting many sites (e.g., pcworld.com, perezhilton.com, etc.). With AdBlock enabled the "Safari Web Content" process will hog every last CPU cycle until Safari becomes (nearly) unresponsive - with AdBlock disabled these sites work fine and CPU usage never exceeds 15% on the oldest test machine (see below).

I have replicated this behavior on a 2008 black Macbook, a 2010 Mac Pro (with 16 GB of RAM!) and a 2011 MacBook Air - all running OS X 10.7.2 and the latest versions of Safari (5.1.2 (7534.52.7)) and AdBlock (2.4.33).

The Google Chrome version of this extension works quite well, but this Safari version is close to useless.

[Version 2.4.33]

5 Replies

+338

Cowicide replied on 02 Dec 2011

Was this happening with 5.1.1 or just since going to 5.1.2?

I'm running Safari 5.1.1 with same AdBlock version you are and not experiencing these CPU issues.

I have bunch of content heavy websites open in tabs right now and I loaded up multiple tabs with pcworld.com and perezhilton.com.

And while of course like usual, Safari Web Content app is hogging up some RAM, my CPU is floating around 5-10%.

Anyway, in a nutshell... is this an issue with Safari 5.1.2 and AbBlock for you?

+721

Robotank replied on 02 Dec 2011

I'm running AdBlock in Safari 5.1.2 with no problems. In fact, I haven't had any significant issues with AdBlock in quite some time. Eff, have you tried troubleshooting for conflicts with other extensions or plugins? Also, how many filter lists are you subscribed to? Do you have any custom filters that might be incorrectly written?

+56

Eff replied on 03 Dec 2011

Cowicide, yes it happened in 5.1.1 as well, but I've been able to identify the culprit (see below).

Here's a link to a screenshot, no addtl. extensions, no custom filters, etc.: http://bit.ly/u8HG7Q.

Robotank, thanks much for the tip with troubleshooting filter lists - that's the one I hadn't tried yet. I have been able to track the issue down to a single filter list, but the problem must either lie with Safari or the Safari-specific version of AdBlock, NOT the filter list itself.

On all my machines and in all Webkit browsers (Safari, Chrome) I have the same subscriptions - "AdBlock custom filters", "EasyList", "additional German filters", "EasyPrivacy" and "https://adversity.googlecode.com/hg/Antisocial.txt".

When I disable the Antisocial filter list and restart Safari, CPU utilization of "Safari Web Content" returns to normal. In Chrome it makes no difference whether or not Antisocial is enabled, CPU utilization is always normal.

As mentioned, it's either a bug in Safari or the Safari version of the extension. And while not entirely satisfactory disabling Antisocial is at least a workable solution.

Thanks for the help and ideas, everybody!

+721

Robotank replied on 03 Dec 2011

It's possible that the Safari extension has some issues parsing the Adversity list due to some particular characteristic of the filter syntax. Also, lists like Adversity's Antisocial are designed to be used alongside the same author's main list, so having an Adversity list alongside EasyList and its German supplement may be the issue. Adversity's main list isn't nearly as thorough as EasyList, and there's no Adversity German list, so switching to all Adversity probably isn't the ticket. Another list with the same purpose as Antisocial is Fanboy's Annoyances list. Fanboy's main list is comparable to EasyList in its scope, but he doesn't have a German list (Fanboy's lists: http://www.fanboy.co.nz/adblock/). You could try Fanboy's annoyances list alongside the two EasyLists and see if your results are better than with Adversity. If not, checkout the Shellfish extension (http://open-bits.com/shellfish/) for an alternative method of blocking social media crap. I currently use Fanboy's main list in AdBlock, along with Shellfish for social blocking, and haven't had any problems. I hope that helps.

+721

Robotank replied on 03 Dec 2011

I should add that, although you don't have the same problem with these lists on Chrome, it's possible that some small difference in the way the two versions of the extension work could create a problem, with a certain list or combination of lists, only in Safari and not necessarily due to a bug. Anyway, if all else fails and you're certain it's a bug, you can always submit it to the AdBlock issue tracker on Google Code: http://code.google.com/p/adblockforchrome/issues/list

+338

Cowicide commented on 13 Oct 2011

This works ok in Safari 5.1 and 5.1.1?

[Version 2.4.8]

+449

sjk commented on 25 Sep 2011

This extension is still actively supported; current version is 2.4.28.

[Version 2.4.8]

+76

Mudflapper commented on 23 Aug 2011

Always enjoyed this extension but just figured out that it was not allowing the number of Disqus comments to be shown on my blog. Instead of "2 Comments" it would always show "View Comments".

[Version 2.4.8]

-1

-28

Shk747 reviewed on 02 Aug 2011

hi dev,

please consider a new version, before wanting $, that adblock takes heavy cpu-loading and a 20°c plus in temperature ....

[Version 2.4.8]

-7

Sanjinko reviewed on 20 Jul 2011

Version 2.4.14 (last known to work on Snow Leopard) isn't yet Lion-compatible. :(

[Version 2.4.8]

1 Reply

+130

shacklaw replied on 21 Jul 2011

It's working here on my MacBook running Lion.

+98

Zephyris reviewed on 17 Jul 2011

I like adblock but removing it seemed to increase my web browsing speed significantly. Also, while trying to uninstall it safari freezes and needs to be force quit. I think most ad blockers cause some performance hit, I am going to try to roll adblocker free for a while and check my web experience, I definitely prefer the faster web page loading times for now.

[Version 2.4.8]

+230

Harv reviewed on 03 Jun 2011

Version 2.4.9 is (finally) available at http://safariadblock.com/

For me, the DL and install were without issue.

[Version 2.4.8]

Matthewmiller12345 reviewed on 02 Jun 2011

Best Safari adblocking tool ever!

[Version 2.4.8]

Exxtreem reviewed on 28 May 2011

I too have noticed a significant performance hit using this. I'm using AdBlocker and not seeing the same issue...I'd rather use an extension and not have to deal with scripting additions as with AdBlocker, but until the slowdowns can be fixed it's no contest.

[Version 2.4.8]

Ethan had trouble on 31 Oct 2009

Since there exist multiple (I counted 4) options, including doing the XCode 64-bit way, here's a summary:

Safari on 64-bit works with this mod from:
http://sweetpproductions.com/safariadblocker/
(Also listed here on MacUpdate)

The modifications of github are from this persons work:
http://burgersoftware.com/en/safariadblock

However, he uses the InputManager method. This has been depreciated and is NOT supported on 64-bit Applications. Apple wants the IM method to go away (google for more comprehensive commentary by some of the folks who have worked more with it).

There are also four or five forks, which I was unable to get working, looking like it had to do with the problem with IM on SL due to 64-bit.

The first mentioned build works because it uses a 64-bit build, using normal SIMBL plugins you can install via ~/Library/SIMBL/Plugins

It also takes care of installing SIMBL, using the 0.9.7a (at this time of writing) SIMBL plug.

I also assume GlimmerBlocker works, since it is NOT an InputMananger but instead proxies all your traffic as if you were on a corporate LAN and having all traffic filtered via a regular HTTP proxy. It's a great alternative solution, using components from the Mozilla Project, and is available opensource as well.

Hopefully this clears up some confusion.

[Version 0.4rc3]

+12

nowheredense had trouble on 22 Oct 2009

On a G5 Tower running OS 10.5.8 and a Mac Pro running OS 10.6.1, CNN video and ACCU Weather video would not play if Safari AdBlock is on. The moment I disable Safari AdBlock and reload a page, videos at these sites play.

Has anyone encountered this phenomenon?

[Version 0.4rc3]

+33

Matthew84 had trouble on 12 Aug 2009

Causes Safari 4.0.3 to load pages forever when enabled. For example macworld.com

Hope this is fixed soon.

[Version 0.4rc]

1 Reply

Bodie replied on 12 Aug 2009

I just noticed this too. Disabled AdBlock and the problem went away. Hope AdBlock is updated soon. I'd even pay for it.

Nanobite had trouble on 03 Dec 2008

Just a heads-up:

Make sure to uninstall Safari AdBlock if you're planning to update to the latest version of Safari (v3.2.1, included in Software Update), because some kind of system conflict can cause all of your apps to crash at launch. If you're experiencing this, you will have to manually uninstall Safari AdBlock by deleting the Safari AdBlock folder in /Library/InputManagers/ This should restore everything to normal.

[Version 0.3.2]

1 Reply

+43

153957Photography replied on 18 Jan 2009

I have no problems with using AdBlock on Safari 3.2.1..
Safari does crash at times...
but I dont think those are related to AdBlock..

jslmg had trouble on 31 Jan 2008

Yes, Ad block worked great until this update. Now, it breaks Safari completely. No web access.

How careless and irresponsible to release such a thing to the public without full testing!

[Version 0.3.1]

4 Replies

+14

iGaucho replied on 31 Jan 2008

Works just fine for me.

jslmg commented on 31 Jan 2008

Strange. I wonder if it depends on OS version. I'm running 10.5.1 with Safari 3.

I'll try it again, report results here.

jslmg commented on 31 Jan 2008

It is working now, though I'm not sure why.

Others are reporting the same bug after installing. At first, even a restart did not fix the problem.

So, what's the fix, I wonder?

Token replied on 31 Jan 2008

I have the same problem - no webaccess at all when adblock is enabled.

-1

callitho had trouble on 30 Jan 2008

I had the same Safari web page problem after updating to version 0.3.1. You need to open preferences and disable Safari AdBlock. Restart Safari.

[Version 0.3.1]

Tundraken had trouble on 30 Jan 2008

For me, this update also caused Safari to not be able to navigate to any web pages. I've been using Safari AdBlock for some time now and this is the first update to really break Safari. I don't have any other plug-ins or Input Managers installed so I'm not sure where the conflict is coming from.

[Version 0.3.1]

iProd had trouble on 30 Jan 2008

Ever since I've upgraded to 0.3.1, Safari has forgotten how to navigate to pages! So I am forced to use Firefox! What's up with this?

[Version 0.3.1]

3 Replies

+232

F451 replied on 30 Jan 2008

Try "Reset Safari" in Safari's menubar under "Safari."

(developer) replied on 30 Jan 2008

Hi,

I'm the developer of Safari AdBlock. Please don't report bugs on MacUpdate directly, because I don't check MacUpdate comments all the time.

Please email me with a description of the problem so that I can fix it for you and all the other users. You'll find my email on Safari AdBlock's homepage http://safariadblock.sf.net .

Thanks,
Martin.

jslmg replied on 31 Jan 2008

With respect to Martin, yes, we'll report the problem to him directly, but the point of having user reviews is to warn people about problems with a given app, and MacUpdate *does* provide a "troubleshooting" option as well.

If you put problematic software on the web, in public, you should expect to be held accountable in public. If you try to direct users to only report problems to you directly, then there is a sense of self-protection there that does not suit the needs of the users' community very well.

Sixer ___2 had trouble on 10 Nov 2007

This app blocks the Google Analytics javascript, which kind of sucks. Google Analytics doesn't bother users in any way and hurts statistics for Web developers.

[Version 0.1]

1 Reply

-8

cbx322 replied on 02 Dec 2007

I like it that way, I am a user and statistics do bother me.

macrex18 rated on 13 Mar 2012

[Version 2.5.19]

+26

OsloX rated on 09 Mar 2012

[Version 2.5.19]

steven_w rated on 06 Mar 2012

[Version 2.5.19]

-28

Macbond rated on 02 Mar 2012

[Version 2.5.19]

Quiiick rated on 02 Dec 2011

[Version 2.4.33]

mam28 rated on 14 Oct 2011

[Version 2.4.8]

Throttlemeister rated on 31 Jan 2011

[Version 0.4rc3]

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License:Free

Date:01 Mar 2012

Platform:PPC / Intel

Price:Free

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