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Description

BlockBear is an incredibly straightforward yet powerful ad-blocking application that enables users to surf the internet without interruptions from advertisements, effectively restoring precious screen real estate. It eliminates various types of ads—including pop-ups, text advertisements, and banners—while also decluttering web pages. By speeding up the loading times of numerous websites by three to five times, it conserves both time and bandwidth for users. The app offers flexibility, allowing you to easily toggle the blocking of ads, online trackers, and social media buttons with a simple switch. Additionally, BlockBear facilitates the convenient whitelisting of your preferred websites directly within Safari through its dedicated extension, enhancing your browsing experience even further. With these features combined, BlockBear stands out as an essential tool for a more efficient and enjoyable web experience.

Description

A local ad blocker that operates similarly to Pi-hole but is designed to run directly on your operating system, providing a straightforward, native, and effective solution for blocking ads. This tool is compatible with both macOS and Linux systems, eliminating the need for additional browser extensions or separate applications; instead, it integrates seamlessly with the existing tools of your OS. You can easily update the list of blocked DNS entries with a single command, ensuring that any browser or software you use is affected by the ad-blocking functionality. It is completely open source and features automatic updates for the domains that need to be blocked. While it works exclusively with Linux and macOS, users should remember to create a backup of their hosts file in case any unexpected issues arise. This approach not only enhances your browsing experience but also promotes a more efficient use of system resources.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Safari Yes 

Integrations

Safari No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

BlockBear

Website

blockbear.com/index.html

Vendor Details

Company Name

Andros Fenollosa

Website

maza-ad-blocking.andros.dev/

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