Adaptive Ad Blocker Smart Shield version history - 4 versions
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Adaptive Ad Blocker Smart Shield version history - 4 versions
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Latest version
Version 1.2.0
Released Apr 6, 2026 - 813.89 KBWorks with firefox 109.0 and later🚀 Adaptive Ad Blocker v1.2.0
Major stability and architecture improvements for more reliable ad blocking.
✨ Improvements
• Unified rule system — domains and site profiles now use a single shared source
• Improved YouTube handling — safer ad skipping using native player APIs
• Better iframe coverage — ads inside embedded frames are now blocked
• More precise cosmetic filtering — reduced false positives on websites
• Optimized stats system — batched updates for better performance and accuracy
🛠 Fixes
• Fixed inconsistent blocking due to duplicate domain lists
• Fixed missing site profiles in background logic
• Fixed race conditions in stats tracking
• Reduced risk of site breakage from overly broad selectors
🔒 Privacy
• No tracking
• No data collection
• All processing happens locallySource code released under MIT License
Older versions
Version 1.1.0
Released Apr 6, 2026 - 812.9 KBWorks with firefox 109.0 and later🚀 Adaptive Ad Blocker v1.1.0
Major upgrade focused on smarter ad handling, improved performance, and better user experience.
✨ New Features
• Advanced YouTube Ad Handling — Ads are intercepted before loading for seamless playback
• Smart Scriptlet Engine — Targeted ad removal without aggressive global overrides
• Real-Time Mode Switching — Change blocking modes instantly without page reload
• Per-Site Control — Pause or customize behavior for individual websites
• Improved Stats Tracking — Accurate per-page and all-time ad blocking stats
⚡ Improvements
• Reduced detection risk with more targeted interception techniques
• Optimized performance — fewer global hooks, faster execution
• Better stability on complex sites like YouTube
• Improved handling of dynamic content and late-loading ads
• Smoother UI interactions with enhanced feedback and animations
🛠 Fixes
• Fixed unnecessary page reload when switching modes
• Fixed duplicate counting during rapid navigation
• Fixed edge cases where ads were not fully removed
• Improved fallback handling for stubborn video ads
🔒 Privacy
• No tracking
• No data collection
• All processing happens locally in your browserSource code released under MIT License
Version 1.0.1
Released Apr 6, 2026 - 810.31 KBWorks with firefox 109.0 and later🚀 Adaptive Ad Blocker v1.0.1
Faster, smarter, and smoother ad blocking experience.
✨ New Features
• Real-time mode switching — no forced page reloads
• “Pause on this site” toggle for per-site control
• Smart reload banner when needed (no disruption)
• Per-tab stats ("This Page") + global stats ("All Time")
⚡ Performance Improvements
• Debounced DOM tracking (reduced CPU usage)
• Faster and more efficient ad detection
• Stable badge counter with capped display (999+)
🎯 UX Enhancements
• Instant “Switching…” feedback on mode change
• Smooth animations and tactile button interactions
• Auto-dismiss reload banner with improved messaging
• Persistent UI state across popup reopen
🧠 Smarter Ad Handling
• Improved YouTube ad skipping (no video flicker)
• Speed-based ad bypass (instead of forced seeking)
• Preserves user playback speed
• Better detection reliability across sites
🛠 Stability & Fixes
• Fixed duplicate counting on fast reloads
• Accurate per-tab tracking using navigation IDs
• Improved content script communication
• Cleaner state management across tabs
🔒 Privacy First
• No tracking
• No data collection
• Fully local processing
This update makes the blocker faster, smoother, and more reliable across modern websites.Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.0.0
Released Apr 2, 2026 - 91.23 KBWorks with firefox 109.0 and laterSource code released under MIT License