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Safari AdBlocker 1.9.8.7

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Safari AdBlocker 64-bit ad blocker.

What's New

Version 1.9.8.7:

Fix for CPU spike when feed is unavailable
Fix for a rare case when trying to select a style sheet which Safari is already configured to use
updated included SIMBL to v0.98d

Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 or later.

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Safari AdBlocker User Discussion (Write a Review)

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Pool reviewed on 15 Dec 2011

I too was very happy with the old SafariBlock and disappointed that the new version didn't quite work so well. I mainly use it to block flash commercials prior to online video material and when I installed the app on 2 different iMacs (one running a dutch version of 10.7.2 and Safari 5.1.2, the other an english system version of 10.7.2 and safari version 5.1.2), the app on the english system DID work and on the dutch version didn't. Maybe it's just a system's language error...

[Version 1.9.8.7]

+26

Zincker reviewed on 29 Aug 2011

Looking forward to a working update for Safari 5.1. I've been using Glimmer Blocker since then and not quite happy with its speed. Adblocker was much better/faster loading pages IMHO and way easier to configure. Thanks.

[Version 1.9.8.7]

+11

nowheredense reviewed on 18 Jul 2011

As far as I can tell, Safari AdBlocker no longer works with Safari 5.1 (7534.48.3) on Lion GM. We desperately need a Lion update ASAP!!

[Version 1.9.8.7]

2 Replies

+69

Mitch_de replied on 21 Jul 2011

Yep.
But i don't know if its an SIMBL (needed by the app) problem with LION or an problem with the app itself.

Sweetp Productions (developer) replied on 24 Jul 2011

It's not SIMBL, Safari has updated to WebKit2, so SAB requires a rewrite. I am currently looking into an update, but don't have a lot of spare time at the moment...

Jozgta reviewed on 01 Apr 2011

Have been using this for a while now and can't imagine having to do without it. Easy, efficient, low maintenance. Worth the donation.

[Version 1.9.8.7]

Bcourbage reviewed on 22 Jan 2011

Excellent ad blocking extension: effective, feature rich and easy to configure. My only commentary is that using SIMBL is unfortunate now that Safari provides a framework to use extensions directly.

[Version 1.9.8.7]

+68

Doc Renaud reviewed on 22 Jan 2011

Perfect !!!

[Version 1.9.8.7]

+69

Mitch_de commented on 14 Nov 2010

GREAT Blocker. I can celebrate the 333.333 blocked Ad :)
I had never major probs with that blocker.
Thanks to the dev

[Version 1.9.8.6]

+129

shacklaw commented on 24 Jul 2010

Just want to chime in and say I hope this extension (or whatever you want to call it) continues to be developed, as the new AdBlock extension significantly slows Safari down. The other true extension, AdStopper, isn't as slow, but does not allow any configuration at all.

Until AdBlock gets better performance, or something better is released, I'll continue to use this, despite Safari's extension support.

[Version 1.9.8.6]

2 Replies

+369

Fishscale commented on 08 Aug 2010

This developer makes only two plugins. This one and safari cookies. Adblock the safari 5 extension is made by someone else. It actually is customizable if you click the button that appear in your toolbar after you double click and install adblock the extension. I don't think you have to worry about support being dropped for this as this dev has nothing to do with adblock the extension for safari 5. Adblock the extension is made by Michael Gundlach. Hope that helps.

I also am a fan of this plugin as well as safari cookies (same dev, as I said.)

Mr. Russell Gray - Thank you!

+129

shacklaw replied on 12 Aug 2010

I know he has nothing to do with the AdBlock extension developer. However, I always see on the 'net that this plugin is now obsolete because AdBlock is the best thing ever. It's not--it renders Safari to beachball all the time. Basically, Safari becomes useless. Also, try using Google Maps streetview with the AdBlock extension.

So, what I meant to say was, until AdBlock actually becomes what I consider usable, I hope the developer of this plugin doesn't assume everyone's switched over and stop developing it.

Keep up the good work, Mr. Grey.

+76

Islandmacman commented on 07 Jul 2010

Many ads are getting through again, regardless of blocking/whitelisting them.

It's not like the ads are embedded - they're quite simple, like www.name.com/banner/banner1.jpg

Any ideas why I can't block the banner directory or at least all iterations of banner* (wildcard doesn't work).

thanks for any suggestions

[Version 1.9.8.6]

-2

Mehmet Merih commented on 06 Jul 2010

Hey dev, thanks for the update. Do you have any plan for making this great app as an extension introduced with Safari5?

[Version 1.9.8.6]

Camberol had trouble on 21 Nov 2010

Apologies for the error outlined immediately below. The error loading yahoo.com occurs because of the inclusion of the filter: *yimg.com*. Elimination of this rule prevents the error entirely.

[Version 1.9.8.6]

Camberol had trouble on 19 Nov 2010

Safari 5.0.3 will not load Yahoo.com properly unless Safari AdBlocker 1.9.8.6 is turned off.

[Version 1.9.8.6]

+136

Stormchild had trouble on 23 Oct 2010

Manually-added filters are no longer working (in Safari 5.0.2).

[Version 1.9.8.6]

+136

Stormchild had trouble on 23 Oct 2010

Manually-added filters are no longer working (in Safari 5.0.2).

[Version 1.9.8.6]

-1

Killsapo had trouble on 28 May 2010

The latest versions are not making work at all some favelets I have installed on the menu bar (i.e. friendfeed, bit.ly)... any ideas?

[Version 1.9.8.2]

+13

Sv1223 had trouble on 21 May 2010

Safari AdBlocker v1.9.8.1 is blocking all the pictures when I browse Wikipedia.

[Version 1.9.8.1]

1 Reply

+206

Bollywood (developer) replied on 21 May 2010

I have fixed this in my latest beta build here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Safari-AdBlocker/397912771070

direct d/l:
http://sweetpproductions.com/safariadblocker/Safari_AdBlocker_1.9.8.2c.zip

+15

Cyann had trouble on 12 May 2010

Again could you tell me why update never works?
Each time I've to desinstall and reload the new version.

[Version 1.9.7]

5 Replies

+59

Mindsnare replied on 12 May 2010

same here. it loads, then it tells me the update has failed

+21

Fotodivr commented on 13 May 2010

If you are having this problem, you may want to repair permissions then install.
Just a thought... I don't seem to have the problem you are having.

+59

Mindsnare replied on 14 May 2010

This is not a permission problem at all. You can repair the hell out of it, without the slightest effect on sparkle failing.

+15

Cyann commented on 14 May 2010

Any idea to solve this problem Mister Bollywood?
You've answered to all the comments except this one…

+206

Bollywood (developer) replied on 14 May 2010

Theres not a lot I can do about it, it seems to be a problem with Sparkle, the update framework.

+91

R0n1n had trouble on 11 May 2010

After upgrading to 1.9.6 safari started to take a little longer to start, so I tried a reset. which didn't help so I opened up console and noticed the following odd error.

5/11/10 12:53:51 AM Safari[815] CFPropertyListCreateFromXMLData(): Old-style plist parser: missing semicolon in dictionary.

This error shows up in console every time I launch safari. I assumed it was SAB (1.9.6), so I downgraded back to 1.9.5 and the error no longer shows up in console and safari start up speed returned to normal.

[Version 1.9.6]

5 Replies

+81

Weaselboy replied on 11 May 2010

I see the same console log entry with 1.9.6, but it does not seem to effect Safari speed at all for me.

+69

Mitch_de replied on 11 May 2010

I dont have speed negatives with 1.9.6 - the oposite happend: more speed rendering sites with lots of content. (I use the default 2 blocklists).

+206

Bollywood (developer) replied on 11 May 2010

Ive fixed it.
its not super important, so ill sit on it a little, and see if any other bugs pop up. it is available here though if anyone wants it:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Safari-AdBlocker/397912771070
or direct link:
http://sweetpproductions.com/safariadblocker/Safari_AdBlocker_1.9.6.2.zip

a very simple fix, just time consuming...
it was actually a missing ";" from one of the header files in the RegexKit framework.

found from this link:
http://oddeye.blogspot.com/2008/11/regexkitframework.html

+81

Weaselboy replied on 11 May 2010

That fixed it. Thanks for the quick response Bollywood.

+91

R0n1n replied on 11 May 2010

@Bollywood. Wow, that was quick! Safari's start speed returned to normal and the console error is fixed. Thanks for the speedy updates.

+15

Cyann had trouble on 05 May 2010

Update never works on PPC 10.5.8
Each time I have to download the new version everywhere else.
When I try to do it by your way, it tells me an error occures.

[Version 1.9.4]

Katuzero had trouble on 04 May 2010

.com.apple.Safari[23575] objc[23575]: Class SUHost is implemented in both /Library/Application Support/SIMBL/Plugins/Safari AdBlocker.bundle/Contents/MacOS/../Frameworks/Sparkle.framework/Versions/A/Sparkle and /Library/Application Support/SIMBL/Plugins/Safari Cookies.bundle/Contents/MacOS/../Frameworks/Sparkle.framework/Versions/A/Sparkle. One of the two will be used. Which one is undefined.

[Version 1.9.3]