JEFF H.  Doesn't show anywhere after install in Safari 4.0.3 (6531.9).

Goes through the install procedure but isn't in prefs afterwards...strange.

Anyone else?  
(Version 0.4rc3)

CORPSECORPS  Anything which requires bringing up prefs to alter add blocking capability, requires blacklists or relies on subscriptions is of little interest to me. On the other hand, something like this that supposedly "works out of the box" is even worse.

My number one priority is an interface within the browser to allow for real-time creation and testing of rules. This is way too minimalist. It doesn't block half of what i would like, and i have no idea what it IS blocking.

If the iCab browser was cutting edge and it's filter system wasn't virtually incomprehensible it would be great. As it is, the only ad blocking solution which approaches any kind of adequate level of usability with power is Firefox + AdBlock Plus and Element Hiding Helper.

So it looks like i'll be staying away from Safari until something with some sophistication shows up. 8^(  
(Version 0.4rc3)

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 0.4rc3)

PROFINITE  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)

BOLLYWOOD  There is now a functioning 64bit SIMBL plugin build on GitHub, it works for some, not for others though. so if you're handy with XCode, d/l and build it yourself.

its working perfectly on my 13" MacBook Pro running 10.6.1

and my 15" MacBook Pro running 10.6.1

it is NOT working on my 13" running 10.5.8 however (but as 0.4rc3 still works, it shouldnt really matter)  
(Version 0.4rc3)

THEKIDFROMTHEREDBANK  It would be great, if Safari AdBlock had a feature to Import/Export custom filter-lists. I was using SafariBlock for years , but now I switched due to incompatibility with Snow Leapord. I'd love to import my manual filters but looking at SafariBlock, it doesn't seem to support exporting the data... Someone has to make start on this.  
(Version 0.4rc3)

MFABACHE  When will the SL/64b be out?  
(Version 0.4rc3)

BOLLYWOOD  0.4rc3 is available at the devs site:

http://burgersoftware.com/en/safariadblock

with Snow Leopard support (only in Safari 32-bit mode)  
(Version 0.4rc2)

2SHAE  For me it doesn't collapse the pages anymore. Meaning that it removes the space that the ad was taking.  
(Version 0.4rc2)

TH3 J0K3R  Causes Safari 4.0.3 to load pages forever when enabled. For example macworld.com

Hope this is fixed soon.  
(Version 0.4rc)

RIDOGI  This is the best Ad Blocker for Safari. The addition of the toolbar button is most welcome. A right click to create custom rules would be great, but that is my only (minor) complaint. Great program.   
(Version 0.4rc)

MAC ADAM  When support snow leopard ?  
(Version 0.4rc)

TAPPER  This is the best ad blocking add-on for Safari in my opinion. Upon the release of Safari 4, I switched back to Safari instead of Firefox 3.

I wish the developer would add more preference settings like AdBlock Plus on Firefox.  
(Version 0.4rc)

CALL ME YO DADDY  So far I am very impressed with this updated version of Safari Adblock. I've tried other ad blockers for Safari and for some reason or another I just ended up disabling them. However, this is the best one by far. I love the fact that with just one click after adding the "AD" button to Safari I can disable it if I find it is causing a conflict at a site.

It's pretty accurate in my limited testing. It uses the same filter list in Adblock Plus. I've only had to disable it at CNet's video page but doing so only required just one button click.

This makes using Safari much more attractive and enjoyable. Please don't ever stop the development of this plugin. :-)  
(Version 0.4rc)

SANJINKO  There is a newer version 0.4.0 RC; get it at:

http://burgersoftware.com/en/safariadblock  
(Version 0.3.2)

JOHN BIGBOOTE  Working for me with today's Safari 4.0 Public Beta! Yay! (I installed Adblock AFTER installing the beta)  
(Version 0.3.2)

XARIK  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)

CORPSECORPS  No filter list?!

That's a deal-breaker. After all these years Adblock-Plus for FF is just NOW reaching the point where it goes far enough with the addition of "Element Hiding Filters".

If this were essentially Adblock-Plus for Safari, it would be worth looking into.  
(Version 0.3.2)

MICROCHASM  I've been using Safari AdBlock for about a year now. Even though the last version had to be disabled due to Safari issues, the new version (0.3.2) fixed any afari performance issues I encountered.

This is the best ad blocker for Safari that I have used so far (used Safari AdBlock & SafariBlock).

It works so well that I have to temporarily disable it sometimes when redirected to other sites. Small price to pay IMHO.

Great Job!  
(Version 0.3.2)

STANISHJOHND  Would like to see this for Tiger. Leopard upgrade isn't possible on my hardware nor is the purchase of new hardware.  
(Version 0.3.2)

DETTO  Very nice plugin/application!

Blocks everything annoying so far automatically without even touching the manual list. But it's there too which is a big plus, and its pretty easy to add entries.

I miss a simple right click option on images/flash-banners though, for easier adding of unwanted things, but keep it simple as it is! SafariBlock and Saft both are too crowded for me.

Cheers and thanks!

deTTo  
(Version 0.3.2)

MATTHEW GREEN  can we have a toolbar button to quickly enable/disable this please? would save me having to dive into preferences every time a website doesn't behave right   
(Version 0.3.2)

LANOUVELLECHAIR  I try and it doesn't. It's leopard only.  
(Version 0.3.2)

MACSMILEY.JR  Dumb question: does this work at all with Safari 3 on Tiger 10.4.11?  
(Version 0.3.2)

SCHMELDING  Actually, this version isn't bug-free. When enabled, websites continually "load" -- the spinner keeps going even when the site appears to be fully loaded.

Also, it stops the Safari Tidy plugin from loading.

When I disable Safari AdBlock the Tidy plugin works, and sites load normally.

The last version was error-free for me.

[iMac 2.33 GHz Int. Core Duo (all white)/10.5.1/3 Gb RAM]  
(Version 0.3.2)

BLUESTAR  I can second that. Now it works - doesn't screw up Safari. Thanks dude!  
(Version 0.3.2)

CALLITHO  Version 0.3.2 works great now. Blocks most web sites. Thanks Martin!  
(Version 0.3.2)

MARTIN_MYSTERE  Hi all,

I'm the developer of Safari AdBlock.

Sorry about version 0.3.1 that made Safari unsuable. It has been fixed in 0.3.2.

It's hard for an independent developer to make tests on many different system configurations.

The best way to report bugs is always to email me directly so that I can fix it rapidly for everybody, I don't read MacUpdate comments that often.

Thanks,

Martin.  
(Version 0.3.2)

EJI  All it's missing is a contextual menu item to make it easier for custom blocking. Other than that, Safari AdBlock is the best and most intuitive freeware ad blocking plug-in for Safari. I'm really pleased with it.  
(Version 0.3.1)

JSLMG  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)

SCOTT MCCOLLOM  I read the reviews, good and bad. I was a little worried when I read the one that says it made Safari unusable. Well......I installed the new version anyway, and sure enough, the first time I launched Safari, it just sat there and did nothing. Clicking on bookmarks, does nothing. So, I did what one of the other reviewers said to do. I went to preferences, and disabled Safari AdBlock. Guess that was a bad choice to update.  
(Version 0.3.1)

CALLITHO  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  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)

FRIEDDYLAN  This appears to work similarly to the version commonly used with Firefox. I think there may be less control but in general its working well. What would be nice is if we also got a button to place in the toolbar to quickly access or perhaps temporarily turn off the plugin- like FireFox's..

Thanks for thinking of the Safari users!  
(Version 0.3.1)

IPROD  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)

BOLLYWOOD  this is an indispensable plugin for Safari(Leopard), Apple should have built in this functionality!

all it needs to make it perfect(for my needs) are the ability to add custom filters via the contextual menu, and the ability to be able to import/export custom lists of filters.(I like to back up my filter lists)

other than those 2 enhancements, this is perfect  
(Version 0.3)

F451  Finally! Now, it is possible to allow those sites that you want to see ads appear as they would with this version. One of those sites, for me, is MacUpdate. I am a registered user of PithHelmet, but it simply will no longer work for me for some reason or another. During the interim I started using Safari AdBlock, but to be truthful I may not go back to PithHelmet as this application is refining itself quite nicely, plus, it works.  
(Version 0.3)

WEBMOTIVA.COM  Great and perfect product. It cleans the web connection and for free. Thanks! www.paranaamigo.com.br  
(Version 0.2.1)

CYBORG9  Of course, if you really ABOMINATE ads as I do...including those horribly intrusive talking Flash ones, you could go for the superb "PithHelmet". It's highly configurable and you can customize/fine tune it to the nth degree. Block cookies from Doubleclick and the like, too, if you want.

It does take a bit of time to set it just the way you want it, but well worth the effort. Its $10 shareware fee is quite fair for the last word in ad blocking for Safari.

For OS 10.3, 10.4 & 10.5

Check it out.  
(Version 0.2.1)

BUGDAVE  Works great with certain site and breaks others. I just noticed that after installing this package it has broken my ability to enter my zip code on weather.com. After noticing this it makes me wonder what other sites are not functioning as a result of this add on. For now I am going to uninstall and give the next version a try.

Note to developer: Why can't the user define what they would like to block as well? Also, it would be nice to see what is being blocked to prevent sites from not functioning properly. That way the user could allow something that shouldn't have been blocked and the add on can remember that.  
(Version 0.2.1)

NAMAN  Uh, is this not a plugin? It's packaged in an installer that requires authentication to run, so I didn't install it. If it doesn't have to modify existing files, could you make it a drag-and-drop file, or at least give the installer the option to install for only this user?  
(Version 0.2.1)

SIG1  v.2r3 mistakenly blocks some important pages that are NOT ads. There needs to be a way to bypass AdBlock in this event, otherwise I have to switch browsers or uninstall.

v.0.2.1 now won't install on 10.4.11 -- I am VERY DISAPPOINTED.

Looks like I'm uninstalling until this is resolved.  
(Version 0.2.1)

CUNEYT  Please also make a version that works with 10.4.11 (Tiger)..  
(Version 0.2)

WEBMOTIVA.COM  Perfect.  
(Version 0.2)

SILENT BOB IE  Simple and useful. It does what it says, blocks ads and seems to do it very well so far. Excellent work, I have been waiting for something like this for ages.

The only improvement I would like see, is a status symbol like Adblock Plus on firefox, showing you if it is blocking adds. The ability to see what's blocked on each site, maybe by clicking the aforementioned status icon.  
(Version 0.2)

IVANOVITCH  Great work. We now have a choice of adblockers for Safari. Whilst not as customisable as SafariBlock, it leaves the decision to block or not block to a list. Set and forget...

Incidentally, I have absolutely no issue with the principle of blocking annoying material from view. Others may believe that the world rotates around commerce and advertising, but some of us use the web for other purposes, and blocking advertisements is of little loss to the real world. The web won't disappear overnight if advertisements are blocked - contrary to some people's views. It happily ran for a number of years before the advertisers moved in.  
(Version 0.2)

SHOTGUNWEDDINGS  Love it, I can finally block some annoying & distracting ads by the lame people/sites Christopher Price has defended.

So if your like Christopher Price and wish to be bombarded with garbage while you surf, then you don't need this it all!

But for those that of us that don't like ads, spams, commercials and flyers with our snail-mail, it works well.

This is a must have to block unwanted ads on the web.

MacIntel running 10.5.1  
(Version 0.2)

CHRISTOPHER PRICE  This plugin, similar to AdBlock Plus, hurts legitimate publishers. With a TV ad, you can ignore it... the network still gets paid. Use this plugin, and you're stealing content (web publishers don't get paid for ads you don't see).

I cannot urge you enough to avoid using this plugin. The more that do, the more draconian web publishers will have to get, and the worse your web experience will be.  
(Version 0.2)

INDIEKIDUK  the 0.2 dmg fails to mount so I couldn't compare it to pithhelmet. What I wanted to check is if this can allow flash video sites to work properly.With pithhelmet installed on certain sites I need to add filters to get videos to play. e.g.

http://www.thestreet.com/_tscnav/video/index.html

and

http://www.cnettv.co.uk  
(Version 0.2)

STEVEN JAY COHEN  Gorgeous work! I wish there were some way the code that we developed for AdSubtract could help you out. I am really impressed with your work and would love to combine forces.  
(Version 0.2)

PROFINITE  When Pithhelmet became incompatible with Leopard when the new OS was released, out of desperation, I found Safari AdBlock.

I must say that Safari AdBlock has worked to my satisfaction.

Certainly, Pithhelmet has more parameters that you can adjust. But, the simplicity and effectiveness of Safari AdBlock is impressive. Plus, it is FREE.

Now that Pithhelmet 2.8 has been released for Leopard, I disabled Safari AdBlock and tried Pithhelmet for a few minutes. Then, I immediately went back to Safari AdBlock.  
(Version 0.1)

SIXER ___2  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)

JOSHP  I really don't understand all the positive feedback. The application doesn't seem to work very well, as it seems to be missing Amazon ads and Google ads, the two most common I see everday. I couldn't even tell if it was working for the first couple hours I had it installed, because it does such a poor job at blocking anything. Furthermore, there is no contextual menu to block ads. There is no option to edit the filters. I don't even know what it is filtering. There is no way to subscribe to a list of filers like AdBlock for Firefox does. The built-in blocker in Camino is ten times better than this almost non-existent filter. Why is it so hard to create an ad-blocking approach to Safari that updates its filters via subscription like AdBlock for Firefox? Every ad-blocker on Safari for Tiger and Leopard is a pain to use, inadequate for the job, and shows no sign of improvement. I only hope that since this is only a 0.1 that it will improve somewhat, but I am not holding my breath.  
(Version 0.1)

LANOUVELLECHAIR  This rocks ! I will use this instead of pithhelmet(not compatible leo).

But why there's this .bz2 issue ?   
(Version 0.1)

STEVE.UK  With this i can finally dump firefox for good. Great work, Thank you.  
(Version 0.1)

ABALEM ^_^  Easy & efficient, well done !  
(Version 0.1)

F451  This works, and it works very well. Pages load quickly, much quicker than some of the other applications out there touting ad blocking as a feature. It catches pretty much all the ads with a few exceptions, and revised ad blocking list can be automatically uploaded. I wasn't expecting much, but was I pleasantly surprised; great job on the developer's part!  
(Version 0.1)