Adguard
AdGuard is a system-wide ad blocker and privacy tool for macOS that intercepts and filters unwanted ads, trackers, and malicious sites across all browsers and applications. It offers DNS-level filtering, allowing users to choose custom DNS servers and providers, plus support for advanced filtering rules, userscripts, and granular application-specific controls. AdGuard is widely used by power users and privacy-conscious individuals who want comprehensive ad blocking and tracking protection beyond what browser extensions can provide. The app integrates with Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and many other browsers on the system.
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1 suggestionAdGuard shipped a native Apple Silicon build starting with version 2.6, released in September 2022, so anyone still running an older Intel-only build under Rosetta will see better performance after updating. The simplest path is to open AdGuard, go to Settings → General, and check for updates (or allow auto-updates if enabled). AdGuard will download and install the latest native build automatically. Alternatively, download the current installer directly from adguard.com — the main download page now serves the Universal Binary on M-series Macs. After updating, your filters, rules, DNS settings, and blocked apps list will carry over without any manual migration. If you are currently several versions behind, updating will bring you to the native build and ensure continued compatibility when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028).
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