Shieldblock removes advertisements, tracking scripts, and cookie banners from your web browser. It uses modern technology to stop unwanted content before it loads on your screen. This extension keeps your browsing private and fast. It supports both English and Turkish content.
You need a web browser that supports Chrome extensions. This includes Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Opera. Follow these steps to install the software on your Windows computer.
- Visit the official releases page.
- Click the link provided above to open the download page.
- Look for the latest version under the "Assets" section.
- Download the file ending in
.zip. - Save this file to a folder on your computer.
- Right-click the file and select "Extract All" to unzip the contents.
- Open your web browser.
- Type
chrome://extensionsin the address bar and press Enter. - Toggle the "Developer mode" switch in the top right corner.
- Click the "Load unpacked" button.
- Select the folder where you extracted the files.
The shieldblock extension now appears in your browser toolbar. You can click the icon to see if it blocks content on your current page.
Shieldblock manages web traffic using declarative rules. This method ensures your browser remains fast while it filters content.
- Ad Protection: The extension blocks banners, video ads, and pop-up windows.
- Cookie Removal: It detects and hides annoying cookie consent banners automatically.
- Anti-Adblock Bypass: Some websites try to detect blockers. Shieldblock navigates these barriers to keep your experience smooth.
- Cosmetic Filtering: It cleans up empty spaces and broken elements where ads used to live.
- Language Support: The system includes specific rules for Turkish and English websites.
- Privacy Focus: No data leaves your machine. The extension performs all processing on your local browser.
You can change how shieldblock works through its settings menu. Click the extension icon in your toolbar and select "Options."
- Active Rules: You can see how many rules currently block content.
- Whitelist: If a website breaks because of ad blocking, add the site address to your whitelist. The extension will stay inactive on those specific pages.
- Update Rules: The extension checks for new definitions every time you restart your browser. You can also press the "Refresh" button in the menu to grab the latest list immediately.
- Dark Mode: You can toggle the UI between light and dark themes to match your browser preferences.
- Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11.
- Web Browser: Any Chromium-based browser updated within the last six months.
- Memory: At least 4GB of RAM.
- Disk Space: 50MB of free space to store the rules and extension data.
Does this extension slow down my computer? No. It uses an efficient system called the Declarative Net Request API. This API offloads the filtering work to the browser engine rather than the extension itself. This keeps your performance high.
Why do I see a space where an ad used to be? The extension hides the ad content. Sometimes the website design leaves a hole. The cosmetic filtering feature identifies most of these gaps, but some may remain on complex pages.
Is my browsing history tracked by the extension? No. The code does not collect or send your browsing history to any external server. All filtering and rule processing occurs locally on your machine.
Do I need to pay for this software? No. This project remains free and open-source.
How do I disable the extension? Open the extensions page in your browser settings. You can toggle the switch to turn it off or click "Remove" to delete it from your system.
If you find a website that does not load properly, please open an issue in the main repository. Include the URL of the website and a description of the problem. You can also suggest new rules if you find a specific advertisement that causes trouble.
Check the repository regularly for new releases. Each update improves the accuracy of the rules and adds new bypass methods for stubborn websites. Keeping the extension updated ensures you have the best protection against modern tracking scripts.