{"id":37100,"date":"2017-07-19T18:01:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T10:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=37100"},"modified":"2022-10-16T19:03:04","modified_gmt":"2022-10-16T11:03:04","slug":"adblock-plus-alternatives-chrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/adblock-plus-alternatives-chrome\/","title":{"rendered":"4 AdBlock Plus Alternatives for Chrome"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ad blockers are very simple tools. Install it on your browser, and a huge majority of ads will no longer bother you<\/a> in any way<\/strong>, shape or form. Useful though they may be, there\u2019re some who feel that ad blockers are a tad bit boring<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\tRead Also:<\/strong>\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\tDetecting Ads Blocker with jQuery<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re one of those who prefer a rather interesting ad blocker, and if your main browser is Google Chrome<\/strong>, then here are four ad blockers that come with a unique twist.<\/p>\n

CatBlock<\/a><\/h2>\n

Replace ads with cat photos.<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Functionally speaking, CatBlock operates almost like a traditional ad blocker<\/strong>. However, instead of removing the ads altogether, this extension replaces said ads with pictures of cats <\/strong>instead.<\/p>\n

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Came across a particular cat picture that you like? Hovering over said picture<\/strong> will give you a link to the original photo<\/strong>, allowing you to build up your album of cat photos while browsing the internet.<\/p>\n

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V Energy AdNotes<\/a><\/h2>\n

Convert ads into handy notes.<\/em><\/h3>\n

Do you prefer your ad-blocking experience to be more\u2026 productive? If so, then V Energy AdNotes is the ad-blocker for you. Created with the intention of helping student with their studies<\/strong>, AdNotes is an ad blocker that replaces a webpage\u2019s ads with notes of your own. Once the tool is installed, the user can access the extension\u2019s page to customize their notes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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When the notes are in place, the extension would then replace the ads on a website with a randomly chosen note.<\/p>\n

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While AdNotes was created with students in mind, you can also use it to display other important information<\/strong> such as reminders, shopping lists, or more.<\/p>\n

Intently<\/h2>\n

Swap out ads for inspirational messages<\/em>.<\/h3>\n

If inspiration is what you need<\/strong>, then Intently is the ad blocker for you. Previously covered by yours truly<\/a>, Intently is an ad blocker that replaces the ads with inspirational images of its own<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Unlike other ad blockers mentioned in this article, Intently is unique in the sense that the user must first sign up to the service<\/strong>. Once they have an Intently account though, they\u2019ll be able to browse the service\u2019s rather huge library of images<\/strong>. Not all images on Intently are inspirational of course, as the service is also home to a rather huge library of scenery photos.<\/p>\n

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Intently also comes with an optional premium account feature<\/strong> for those who would like to have more pictures in their rotation.<\/p>\n

Social Ads, Vintage Edition<\/h2>\n

View old school ads on Facebook.<\/em><\/h3>\n

Social Ads, Vintage Edition<\/strong> may be the most humorous out of all the ad blockers mentioned in this article. While the ad blockers mentioned above replace ads with something else entirely, this one swaps out the normal ads you see with old-school ones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve ever wanted to see what old-school advertisements look like, Social Ads, Vintage Edition is the extension that you need. However, do note that this particular ad-blocker works only on Facebook at the moment<\/strong>, so this option isn\u2019t exactly ideal for those who are looking for an ad-blocker that works across multiple websites.<\/p>\n

All the ad blockers mentioned above are perfect for those who don\u2019t like empty spaces on the websites they browse. Nevertheless, these adblocker alternatives are still distracting<\/strong>, so if focus is what you\u2019re looking for, a traditional ad-blocker is still the best option.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\tRead Also:<\/strong>\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\tDetecting Ads Blocker with jQuery<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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