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SafariBlock helps to provide a seamless extension to Safari Web Browser that supports ad-blocking. It is by design an imitation of Firefox's AdBlock extension, written because I love AdBlock, but I prefer to use Safari on Mac OS X.
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SafariBlock 2.2r1 was built to address some issues with downloading 2.2. If you're still having trouble installing SafariBlock with 2.2r1, please file an issue ASAP.
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Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Safari 2.x and 3.x.
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Developer:FSB Software
Downloads:108,178
  - Version d/l:33,255
Internet:Browsers
License:Free
Date:03 Sep 2008
Platform:PPC/Intel
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Oct 31 2009

ETHAN  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 2.2r1)

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Oct 19 2009
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GURUBEZ  Grrat Software, since it works on Safari4 64Bit its the best AdBlocker I ve ever had!!! It block also Flash Ads with a simple right click ...

I had Pithhelmet before (on 32Bit) but I think it will be really hard for him to beat SafariBlock ;)  
(Version 2.2r1)

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Oct 22 2009

SILIZIUM  It works on Safari 64-Bit? Make a joke, or what? It was last Updated in Oct.2008. And it looks like it is not developed further.  
(Version 2.2r1)

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Oct 15 2009

APPLE_CAKES  Right Click Flash is no longer working in Safari 4.0.3 after the update to Shockwave Flash 10.0 r32.

Lots of annoying flash ads are getting through.  
(Version 2.2r1)

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Oct 13 2009

AARGL  Suddenly, yesterday, I've got an error message meaning "impossible to update the list" (really "too many http redirections").

After various tries, I found out that the address of the list has changed:

Now it's https://easylist.adblockplus.org/easylist.txt

instead of http://easylist.adblockplus.org/easylist.txt

But as the "http://" is added automatically, I think there's no way of changing it to "https://"... :-(

Strangely enough, while the auto update gives an error (and so do the "update now" button), if you click the "change..." button and validate without modifying the address, it works! (at less it seems)  
(Version 2.2r1)

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Sep 27 2009

TOMP  I got it to work in 64-bit Safari:

- Download the updated SIMBL, uninstall the old one, install the new one. Reboot.

http://www.culater.net/software/SIMBL/SIMBL.php

- Download the 64-bit Safariblock bundle, put in ~/Library/Application Support/SIMBL/Plugins/

http://www.filedropper.com/safariblockleopardbundle

- Make sure Safari isn't in 32-bit mode (command-I on Safari).

I followed the instructions at http://code.google.com/p/safariblock/issues/detail?id=115 particularly comments #26 and #33.

(Also, the new SIMBL caused a minor problem with SafariStand, which is fixed by a new SafariStand version.)  
(Version 2.2r1)

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Sep 30 2009

KEMENG  Thank you!  
(Version 2.2r1)

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Sep 6 2009

ISLANDMACMAN  This appears to not work with Safari 4.02 - Flash 10 ads and others are getting through.  
(Version 2.2r1)

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Aug 31 2009

THEKIDFROMTHEREDBANK  Not working with Snow Leopard. Any info from the developer on this?  
(Version 2.2r1)

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Sep 17 2009

IAMASWISSGUY  You must run Safari in 32-bit mode by right clicking on the application, selecting Get Info, and checking the box.  
(Version 2.2r1)

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Sep 17 2009

IAMASWISSGUY  Err, sorry. I was excited, because I finally figured out how to have SafariBlock appear. But it doesn't do it's job, unfortunately. My bad!  
(Version 2.2r1)

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Sep 22 2009

THEKIDFROMTHEREDBANK  Ok, forget it. This thing seems dead. I'm using Safari AdBlock now. (Currently only 32bit).  
(Version 2.2r1)

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Sep 27 2009

MONKEYJUNKEY  http://code.google.com/p/safariblock/issues/detail?id=115

They seem to be figuring it out...  
(Version 2.2r1)

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Aug 17 2009

JEFF7  its working for me again in safari 4  
(Version 2.2r1)

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Aug 2 2009

JEFF7  Doesn't seem to be working at all in version 3...it used to, but after going back to 3 two days ago and installing fresh no ads are getting blocked.

WTF?  
(Version 2.2r1)

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Aug 16 2009

WALRUSCP  Works fine for me. Amazed this simple plugin continues to work well.  
(Version 2.2r1)

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Jun 29 2009

TOMP  In Safari 4.0.1, right-click flash blocking seems to have stopped working, which is unfortunate. I'd love to see that restored. Otherwise it's a very good adblocker.  
(Version 2.2r1)

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