Description:
Proxy-based ad blocking tool
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 2.1.9.8@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
adblock
proxy
privacy
security
networking
filter
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Install:
brew install --cask adlock
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About:
Adlock is a comprehensive proxy-based ad blocker for macOS that filters network traffic to remove ads, trackers, and malware without modifying system files. It operates at the network level, providing system-wide protection across all browsers and applications. The tool also includes privacy protection features by blocking data collection scripts and malicious domains.
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Key Features:
- Proxy-based network filtering for system-wide ad blocking
- Malware and tracker protection with custom filter lists
- No browser extensions required - works across all applications
- HTTPS filtering for encrypted traffic inspection
- Custom rules and whitelist management
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Use Cases:
- System-wide ad blocking across all browsers and applications
- Privacy protection by blocking tracking scripts and data collectors
- Malware prevention by filtering malicious domains
- Parental control through content filtering
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Alternatives:
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AdGuard
– Similar proxy-based approach with more extensive filter list ecosystem
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Pi-hole
– Network-wide solution requiring dedicated hardware/VM, but no client installation
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Little Snitch
– Network monitor with firewall capabilities, less focused on ad blocking
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Version |
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Change |
Commit |
| Sep 28, 2026 3:38pm |
2.1.9.8 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
c9deb4ff |
| Sep 11, 2026 12:43pm |
2.1.9.7 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
d7776fea |
| Aug 20, 2026 3:41pm |
2.1.9.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
b0b77ce1 |
| Aug 3, 2026 1:27pm |
2.1.9.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
6bb1c068 |
| Jul 29, 2026 4:01pm |
2.1.9.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
2dc6b784 |
| Jul 22, 2026 10:13am |
2.1.8.9 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
6a305c39 |
| Jul 17, 2026 10:10am |
2.1.8.8 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
79c33bb4 |
| Sep 8, 2025 6:41pm |
2.1.7.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
d9e1f1f0 |
| Aug 29, 2025 12:42pm |
2.1.7.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
d86e4b12 |
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