Google Chrome is disabling ad-blockers, and we have the best alternative
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Google has decided to disable ad-blocking extensions like uBlock Origin in their popular Chrome web browser. This decision, while not entirely unexpected, marks a significant shift in the landscape of online advertising and user experience. Google, after all, makes some ~70% of its revenue by serving targeted advertising to us, based on the personal information it collects about us. By neutering ad-blockers, they're essentially forcing users back into the ad-saturated web experience that is not just a bad experience, but poses privacy and security risks, as detailed in our article "Stop ads, stop threats."
Moving beyond browser based blocking
Chrome users may be scrambling for alternatives, and thankfully there's a more elegant solution hiding in plain sight: DNS-level blocking with Arbiio. Instead of relying on browser extensions, Arbiio works at the network level, effectively blocking ads and malicious content for every device on your home network. That's right - your Chrome browser, your kids' tablets, even your internet-connected smart TV. All protected, all at once. The beauty of this approach is its simplicity and comprehensiveness. Set it up once, and you're done. No need to install and manage extensions on every device. No worrying about which browser supports what. It's a set-and-forget solution that brings peace of mind and a cleaner internet experience to your entire digital ecosystem.
Embrace the bigger picture with Arbiio
Google's decision, while frustrating, might just be the catalyst we needed to move towards more robust, network-wide solutions to protect ourselves, the devices on our networks, and the friends and family who use them. The future of ad-blocking isn't in the browser - it's in the network.
DNS-level blocking isn't just a reactionary measure - it's a step towards taking control of our digital experience in a more holistic, efficient way. Arbiio's DNS service enables you to not only remove ads as an annoyance and threat from your online experience, but control so many other facets of your online privacy and security.