Ad Blocker & Tracker Protection

Privacy & Performance Built-In

BlockStar Browser comes with powerful ad blocking and privacy protection built directly into the browser. Block ads, trackers, crypto miners, and malicious scripts without installing any extensions.

3x

Faster Page Loads

60%

Less Data Usage

0

Extensions Needed

100%

Privacy Focused

Ad Blocking

Block intrusive ads, pop-ups, and video ads automatically. Enjoy a cleaner, faster browsing experience.

Tracker Protection

Prevent websites from tracking your activity across the web. Your browsing stays private.

Malware Defense

Block malicious scripts, crypto miners, and phishing attempts before they can harm you.

What Gets Blocked

🚫 Display Ads

Banner ads, sidebar ads, and intrusive advertising that clutters web pages and slows down loading.

📹 Video Ads

Pre-roll, mid-roll, and overlay video advertisements on YouTube and other video platforms.

🪟 Pop-ups & Pop-unders

Annoying pop-up windows and hidden pop-unders that open in the background.

👁️ Tracking Scripts

Analytics, behavioral tracking, and cross-site tracking scripts that follow you around the web.

🎣 Phishing & Malware

Malicious websites, phishing attempts, and dangerous scripts that could compromise security.

⛏️ Crypto Miners

Unauthorized cryptocurrency mining scripts that use your CPU without permission.

🔊 Auto-playing Media

Videos and audio that start playing automatically when you visit a page.

🍪 Third-Party Cookies

Tracking cookies from advertisers and data brokers that build profiles about you.

Advanced Privacy Features

Fingerprint Protection

Prevent browser fingerprinting techniques that try to uniquely identify your device and track you without cookies.

Cookie Management

Automatically block third-party tracking cookies while allowing essential first-party cookies for functionality.

HTTPS Everywhere

Automatically upgrade connections to secure HTTPS whenever possible, protecting your data in transit.

Referrer Control

Control what information is sent in the HTTP referrer header to prevent tracking across websites.

WebRTC Leak Protection

Prevent WebRTC from leaking your real IP address when using VPNs or privacy tools.

Script Blocking

Selectively block JavaScript on untrusted sites while allowing it on sites you trust.

Customization Options

Filter Lists

EasyList (ads)
EasyPrivacy (trackers)
Fanboy's Annoyances
Malware Domains
Crypto mining protection
Custom filter lists

Whitelisting

Allow ads on favorite sites
Support content creators
Per-site exceptions
Temporary allowances
Quick toggle on/off

Blocking Levels

Basic: Blocks obvious ads
Standard: Ads + trackers
Strict: Maximum protection
Custom: Your own rules
Per-site profiles

Benefits

⚡ Faster Browsing

Pages load up to 3x faster without ads and trackers consuming bandwidth and processing power.

📱 Save Data

Reduce data usage by up to 60% by blocking unnecessary ad content and tracking scripts.

🔋 Better Battery Life

Blocking resource-intensive ads and scripts extends battery life on laptops and mobile devices.

🔒 Enhanced Security

Protection against malvertising, phishing, and malicious scripts that spread through ad networks.

🎯 Focus & Productivity

Remove distracting ads and pop-ups to focus on the content you actually want to see.

🕵️ True Privacy

Browse without being tracked by advertisers, data brokers, and surveillance companies.

Statistics & Impact

Blocking Stats

View detailed statistics about blocked content:

Total ads blocked
Trackers stopped
Data saved (MB/GB)
Time saved loading pages
Malicious scripts blocked

Per-Site Breakdown

See exactly what's being blocked on each website:

Number of blocked items
Types of trackers present
Privacy score rating
Loading time comparison
Detailed tracker list

Historical Data

Track your privacy protection over time:

Daily/weekly/monthly stats
Cumulative blocking totals
Most intrusive websites
Blocking trends
Export statistics