JSK Shield Description

JSK Shield is a free and open-source tool designed to block ads and trackers on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, and is distributed under the GPL-3.0 license. It effectively eliminates ads, tracking scripts, and bothersome consent banners by utilizing EasyList, EasyPrivacy, and cookie-notice filters, functioning immediately upon installation without the need for an account or any setup.

Unlike many other ad blockers that require users to place their trust in them, JSK Shield provides transparency by allowing users to verify its functionality. Operating entirely on the user’s device, it ensures that there is no data collection or telemetry, and it does not include a paid allowlist, meaning advertisers cannot pay to bypass its protections.

What sets JSK Shield apart is its approach to breakage; while other blockers simply display a number of blocked requests, JSK Shield provides detailed information about the blocked request, including the specific filter rule that applied and its source list, enabling users to allow that request on a particular site with just one click. Additionally, when a webpage encounters issues due to blocking, JSK Shield offers guided recovery options that prioritize the least disruptive solutions first, enhancing user experience while maintaining robust ad and tracker blocking.

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Pricing

Pricing Starts At:
Free; Family plan from $3.99
Pricing Information:
Blocking is free forever, with no account required to use it. An optional Family plan adds parental controls, content-category blocking and scheduling, starting at $3.99, with a 7-day free trial. There is no paid allowlist - advertisers cannot pay to be let through.
Free Version:
Yes
Free Trial:
Yes

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Company Details

Company:
JSKAPPS
Year Founded:
2013
Headquarters:
India
Website:
www.jskapps.com
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See exactly what was blocked - the request, the filter rule that matched, and the list it came from

See exactly what was blocked - the request, the filter rule that matched, and the list it came from

See exactly what was blocked - the request, the filter rule that matched, and the list it came from Full transparency: every permission listed, why it is needed, and a zero data-collection promise Guided recovery when a page breaks - unblock one request, then element hiding, then pause, in that order Open source under GPL-3.0, runs entirely on your device, no telemetry and no paid allowlist
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