Dutch filter - removes ads from websites in Dutch.Originally based on the Fanboy’s Japanese filter and subsequently modified by us according to the complaints from users. Japanese filter - removes ads from websites in Japanese.Originally based on the Liste FR filter and subsequently modified by us according to the complaints from users. French filter - removes ads from websites in French.Originally based on the EasyList Germany filter and subsequently modified by us according to the complaints from users.
German filter - removes ads from websites in German.Currently, there are very little intersections with RU AdList left. Initially based on RU AdList filter but subsequently developed completely independently. Russian filter - removes ads from websites in Russian.Learn more about this filter on this page. Filter unblocking search ads and self-promotions - unblocks ads that may be useful to users.Inspired by Fanboy Annoyances List, but doesn’t duplicate it. Annoyances filter - blocks irritating elements on webpages, including cookie notices, third-party widgets and in-page popups (except for social media elements).Social media filter - removes numerous "Like" and "Tweet" buttons and other social media integrations on popular websites.When a user opts to block tracking parameters in Stealth Mode, this filter will be enabled automatically. URL Tracking filter - enhances privacy by removing tracking parameters from URLs.Use it to hide your actions online and avoid tracking. Tracking Protection filter - comprehensive list of various online counters and web analytics tools.Originally based on EasyList and modified by us. Base filter - removes ads from websites with English content.Here is a dedicated page for people willing to contribute to AdGuard in other ways. Please read it carefully: it will help you create your own filtering rules. Here is the official documentation on the syntax of AdGuard filtering rules. AdGuard filter engineers will review your suggestions and, if approved, add your rules to AdGuard filters. Pick an issue and suggest your own rules in the comments. Each one refers to a problem with a website, such as a missed ad or a false positive. You will find many open issues in the GitHub filter repository. To submit a report, please use this web reporting tool. It helps us use our time more efficiently and keep filters constantly updated. We rely on the community to let us know about issues with our filters. We will do our part and happily reward the most active community. You are welcome to join the band and make a difference. Many people volunteer in various ways to make AdGuard's user experience better for everybody. We are blessed with a unique community that not only loves AdGuard but also gives back. Enabling or disabling a filter makes it easier to work with the entire list of rules at once. Task-based filters group rules that fulfil a specific task, such as Social media filter or Tracking Protection filter. Language filters include rules for corresponding language segments of the Internet (e.g., German filter). Filters contain lists of rules based on their purpose.
Filters are sets of rules in text format used by AdGuard apps and programs to filter out advertising and privacy-threatening content such as banners, pop-ups, or trackers.
This article is about the filters we create to use in AdGuard and other ad-blocking software (e.g., uBlock Origin).