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Description
The ultimate barrier that denies access to any network packets until you specifically permit them is a powerful tool for security. By default, the Domain Whitelist feature restricts all traffic, requiring you to create a personalized list of trusted domains. As a result, everything else is systematically denied, ensuring your browsing experience remains secure from unwanted intrusions. This approach is fundamentally different from traditional ad-blockers; while they eliminate ads, this method focuses on preventing access to potentially harmful or unnecessary domains. By blocking tracking domains, your privacy is safeguarded from services that seek to monitor your online behavior. Additionally, filtering out non-essential domains conserves bandwidth and accelerates page loading times. You also have the capability to read and modify all your data on the sites you visit, allowing for the interception of HTTP requests before they are sent from your browser. Best of all, this service is entirely free and operates without any advertisements, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their online safety and experience.
Description
JSK Shield is a free and open-source tool designed to block ads and trackers on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, and is distributed under the GPL-3.0 license. It effectively eliminates ads, tracking scripts, and bothersome consent banners by utilizing EasyList, EasyPrivacy, and cookie-notice filters, functioning immediately upon installation without the need for an account or any setup.
Unlike many other ad blockers that require users to place their trust in them, JSK Shield provides transparency by allowing users to verify its functionality. Operating entirely on the user’s device, it ensures that there is no data collection or telemetry, and it does not include a paid allowlist, meaning advertisers cannot pay to bypass its protections.
What sets JSK Shield apart is its approach to breakage; while other blockers simply display a number of blocked requests, JSK Shield provides detailed information about the blocked request, including the specific filter rule that applied and its source list, enabling users to allow that request on a particular site with just one click. Additionally, when a webpage encounters issues due to blocking, JSK Shield offers guided recovery options that prioritize the least disruptive solutions first, enhancing user experience while maintaining robust ad and tracker blocking.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
Free; Family plan from $3.99
Blocking is free forever, with no account required to use it. An optional Family plan adds parental controls, content-category blocking and scheduling, starting at $3.99, with a 7-day free trial. There is no paid allowlist - advertisers cannot pay to be let through.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Peta Sittek
Country
Czech Republic
Website
chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/domain-whitelist/njkbjdmigienhoeccpigopgjmlgmdine
Vendor Details
Company Name
JSKAPPS
Founded
2013
Country
India
Website
www.jskapps.com