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This privacy-focused content blocker for Safari removes ads, trackers, and unwanted pop-ups across your devices. It offers customizable filtering categories and shows you exactly what is being blocked on each page.
✓Blocks ads, trackers, and analytics
✓Removes cookie banners and pop-ups
✓Customizable content categories
✓Shows blocked domains per page
✓Privacy-first, zero data collection
✓Works on iPhone and Mac
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What's New in Ad
1.1
June 12, 2026
New: Show What's Blocked — see every tracker, ad, gambling and adult domain blocked on the page, by category. 300,000+ rules.
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What is Ad-Engine?
Ad-Engine is a content blocker for Safari on iPhone and Mac. It removes ads, trackers, analytics scripts, and other unwanted requests to provide a faster and more private browsing experience.
Does Ad-Engine have ads?
No, Ad-Engine is ad-free. It is designed to block advertisements and does not display any advertisements itself.
What devices does Ad-Engine support?
Ad-Engine works as a native Safari Web Extension on iOS 15+ and macOS 12+. It is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod.
How does Ad-Engine protect my privacy?
Ad-Engine is built with privacy in mind, collecting zero data. All blocking happens on your device, and it makes no network requests at runtime. Filter lists are compiled into the app at build time.
Can I see what Ad-Engine is blocking?
Yes, with version 1.1, you can open the Ad-Engine icon in Safari's toolbar to see every blocked domain on the current page, grouped by category. This allows you to verify filtering and allow specific domains if needed.
What kind of content can Ad-Engine block?
Ad-Engine blocks a wide range of content, including ads, trackers, analytics, cookie banners, newsletter popups, app install banners, crypto miners, and can also filter gambling, adult, drug, and P2P/piracy content.
How often is Ad-Engine updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on 2026-06-12, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and filter lists.
Is Ad-Engine suitable for all ages?
Ad-Engine has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. Its customizable content categories also allow for further filtering of adult or sensitive material.