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Adaptive Ad Blocker Smart Shield version history - 4 versions

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Adaptive Ad Blocker Smart Shield version history - 4 versions
  • Be careful with old versions! These versions are displayed for testing and reference purposes.You should always use the latest version of an add-on.

  • Latest version

    Version 1.2.0

    Released Apr 6, 2026 - 813.89 KB
    Works 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 locally

    Source code released under MIT License

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  • Older versions

    Version 1.1.0

    Released Apr 6, 2026 - 812.9 KB
    Works 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 browser

    Source code released under MIT License

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  • Version 1.0.1

    Released Apr 6, 2026 - 810.31 KB
    Works 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

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  • Version 1.0.0

    Released Apr 2, 2026 - 91.23 KB
    Works with firefox 109.0 and later

    Source code released under MIT License

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