adguard ☆
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Description:
Stand alone ad blocker
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.17.3.2020@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @AdGuard  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: adblocker privacy security networking productivity
Install: brew install --cask adguard
About:
AdGuard is a comprehensive ad blocking and privacy protection application for macOS. It filters web traffic to block ads, trackers, and malicious websites across all browsers and applications. Beyond ad blocking, it offers parental control features and ensures a cleaner, safer, and faster browsing experience.
Key Features:
  • Blocks ads, trackers, and malicious sites
  • Parental control and safe search enforcement
  • Stealth Mode to hide your digital footprint
  • Custom filtering rules and filter lists
Use Cases:
  • Eliminating intrusive advertisements from web pages
  • Protecting personal data from online tracking
  • Creating a family-safe browsing environment
Alternatives:
  • uBlock Origin – Free, open-source browser extension; AdGuard is a standalone app with system-wide coverage and more features
  • Pi-hole – Network-wide DNS sinkhole; AdGuard runs locally on the device without requiring a separate server
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 6, 2025 12:41pm 2.17.3.2020 0 VERSION_BUMP aa6a5516
Jul 29, 2024 12:38pm 2.15.1.1731 0 VERSION_BUMP 7a5e24ad
Jul 24, 2024 6:34pm 2.15.0.1723 0 VERSION_BUMP f00e943d
Jul 23, 2024 12:38pm 2.14.2.1608 0 VERSION_BUMP 6e5ddda4
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