AdGuard

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    "1Blocker",
    "Pi-hole",
    "Ghostery",
    "Little Snitch"
  ],
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            "~/Library/Caches/com.adguard.*",
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            "~/Library/Group Containers/*.com.adguard.mac",
            "~/Library/HTTPStorages/com.adguard.mac.*",
            "~/Library/Logs/Adguard",
            "~/Library/Preferences/com.adguard.*.plist",
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    "security",
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  "desc": "Stand alone ad blocker",
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  "display_name": "AdGuard",
  "enrichment_fetched_at": "2026-06-20T22:40:16+00:00",
  "first_seen": "2026-06-20T00:47:34+00:00",
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  "homepage": "https://adguard.com/",
  "homepage_og_description": "AdGuard is the best way to get rid of annoying ads and online tracking and protect your computer from malware. Make your web surfing fast, safe and ad-free",
  "homepage_og_image": "https://cdn.adguardcdn.com/website/adguard.com/video/meta/agnar_en.png",
  "homepage_title": "AdGuard Ad Blocker \u2014 block ads, popups, and trackers",
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  "version": "2.18.0.2089",
  "why_use_this": "AdGuard blocks ads and trackers at the network level (not just in browsers), covers all applications, and includes malware protection. It\u0027s particularly useful if you want comprehensive ad blocking without relying on browser extensions, though it requires a paid subscription for full features."
}