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⚽ Predict the World Cup winner and win a prize 🏆

The 2026 World Cup is underway. Who will lift the trophy in July? Drop your prediction in the comments — and your pick just might be the right one.

🥇 The first 3 correct guesses win a 4-year AdGuard super bundle: Ad Blocker + VPN + DNS + Mail subscriptions (that'll last you until the next World Cup!)

🎲 5 more correct guessers, chosen at random, win a 1-year bundle of the same products

Rules:
→ One comment per account
→ Predictions accepted through July 18

On July 21 we'll tally up the results and reach out to the winners.

Your prediction? (The future winner is…) 👇

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⚽ The World Cup was never the hard part

You didn't miss the goal because your stream buffered.

You missed it because a cookie wall, two autoplay clips, and a flashing “WATCH FREE” banner got to your eyes first — and by the time you'd closed all three, the ball was already in the net and your group chat had spoiled it.

Here's the part nobody says out loud: the beautiful game itself is still as simple as it gets. It’s the digital mess we have to wade through to watch it that ruins the fun. Eleven on eleven, a ball, ninety minutes — that part's easy. It's the ad-stuffed streaming pages, the inbox that fills up the second you sign up for anything, and the sketchy café Wi-Fi that turns a simple thing into a mess.

Here’s how AdGuard is making your World Cup streaming experience way better:

So before kickoff, clear the noise. Less clutter, more match. Opening a sports website shouldn't feel like a test of survival. AdGuard quietly strips out the autoplay clips, pop-ups, and trackers. The page loads clean and fast, meaning you can instantly tune into the game instead of fighting off a wave of junk. It's especially handy when you end up on those free-stream pages that are basically just walls of ads.

Keep your inbox for people you actually like. Every streaming trial, ticket alert, and “confirm your email” wants your address — and weeks later once the World Cup fever has finally died down, you realize you're buried under a mountain of promotional spam you forgot you even said yes to. AdGuard Mail hands out aliases and throwaway addresses, so you can sign up for all of it without giving up your real inbox. No post-tournament unsubscribe marathon.

Watching away from home? Mind the Wi-Fi. More of us than ever will catch matches from an airport gate, a hotel room, a corner café — and open public Wi-Fi is wide open for a reason. AdGuard VPN hides your IP and encrypts your traffic, so browsing and streaming on a shared network stay your business. (It won't conjure up broadcast rights — more on that in a sec — but it keeps your connection from being an open book.)

Your TV can't install an ad blocker? Your router can. Smart TVs, consoles, that random streaming stick — none of them run browser extensions, and that's exactly where a ton of living-room viewing happens. AdGuard DNS filters ads and trackers at the network level, so every device on your Wi-Fi gets a cleaner experience, not just your laptop.

Now, the honest bit — because we'd rather just tell you straight: none of this unlocks a paywalled broadcast. What you can watch, and where, comes down to the broadcasters and the rights deals where you live. So when you're mapping out your week of football, check the official broadcasters and the schedule for your country. These tools make the experience smoother; they don't rewrite who's allowed to show what.

Because watching the World Cup was always more about being there than getting in. Clear the clutter, tidy the inbox, lock down the connection when you're out — and suddenly you're just… watching. Present for the pre-match nerves, the half-time arguments, the ninetieth-minute heartbreak.

Which, let's be honest, are the only parts that were ever the point.

https://t.co/QDofEEwpWX

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🥷 AdGuard VPN for Mac arrives on the Mac App Store

Finding, installing, and updating the app takes just a couple of clicks now. Turn on auto-updates, and the latest versions will download automatically. Plus, you can now leave reviews right in the Mac App Store and instantly share the app with your friends via AirDrop.

But convenience isn’t the only upgrade in this release. We’ve also packed in a major security feature for our power users: Strict VPN routing.

This new option forces 100% of your device’s traffic through the secure VPN tunnel, completely stopping sneaky apps from bypassing your protection. It’s disabled by default, but if you want total lockdown, you can easily turn it on:

⚙️ Where to find it: Advanced settings ➡️ Miscellaneous

Head over to our blog to read the full breakdown of everything new: https://t.co/eMt7GqXalV

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🌍 The Ad Blocker Dev Summit is back — Copenhagen, Nov 3–4, 2026

Two days of talks and hallway chats for everyone making the web more private and less intrusive.
Co-hosted by AdGuard & @eyeo!

🎤 Speak or attend — https://t.co/Rp0dfFlNBs

[eyeo @eyeo]

🌍 The Ad Blocker Dev Summit is back — Copenhagen, Nov 3–4, 2026.

Two days of talks and hallway chats for everyone making the web more private and less intrusive.

Co-hosted by @AdGuard & eyeo!

🎤 Speak or attend — https://t.co/eowZaFut5w

[AdGuard @AdGuard]

⚽ Predict the World Cup winner and win a prize 🏆

The 2026 World Cup is underway. Who will lift the trophy in July? Drop your prediction in the comments — and your pick just might be the right one.

🥇 The first 3 correct guesses win a 4-year AdGuard super bundle: Ad Blocker + VPN + DNS + Mail subscriptions (that'll last you until the next World Cup!)

🎲 5 more correct guessers, chosen at random, win a 1-year bundle of the same products

Rules:
→ One comment per account
→ Predictions accepted through July 18

On July 21 we'll tally up the results and reach out to the winners.

Your prediction? (The future winner is…) 👇

[AdGuard @AdGuard]

🚀 AdGuard for Windows v8.0 release candidate is here — and we need YOU! 🚀

After months of intense work, v8.0 RC is finally out — and this is a big one. Faster startup, more reliable filtering, updated UI, experimental SockFilter driver for better compatibility and stability, and more!

This is your chance to shape the final release. Every bug report, every suggestion, every bit of feedback makes v8.0 better for everyone 🙌

👇 Download the RC
➡️ https://t.co/6RIeC65u54

And share your thoughts on GitHub https://t.co/svbgFuHEAt (or right in the app via Support)

[AdGuard @AdGuard]

Three legends hidden on one screenshot — how many GOATs can you spot?

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🛡️Mail Protection in AdGuard apps: a quieter inbox, more privacy

Email tracking is one of those things most people never think about — but newsletters and marketing emails can quietly reveal when you open a message and how you interact with it.

With our new Mail Protection feature, we’re giving users another way to reduce that kind of invisible tracking.

Here’s what Mail Protection is meant to do:

📫 Help block email tracking
Some emails contain trackers that let senders collect data about opens and engagement. Mail Protection is designed to help stop that.

📫Add privacy beyond the browser
AdGuard already helps protect users from ads and trackers online — now we’re bringing that same idea into the inbox.

📫Keep things simple
The feature is built to work quietly in the background, so users don’t need to dig through settings or learn anything complicated.

Mail Protection is already available in AdGuard apps for Windows and Mac, and it’s coming soon to AdGuard browser extensions and Android and iOS apps!

This is about giving everyday users a straightforward way to take back a little more control over their email privacy.

If you want to know more about how it works or to leave feedback, check out the full post: https://t.co/31yqxdi8vc

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🎮 Imagine booting up your PlayStation 5 on a premium OLED TV, ready to escape reality, only for a random pizza ad to pop up in the corner of your screen

Not inside Netflix. Not on the home menu. But layered directly over your HDMI console feed.

According to recent complaints from furious players on Reddit, this is the new reality for some smart TV owners. Manufacturers are using silent firmware updates to quietly transform expensive flagship TVs into remotely controlled billboards.

It’s all powered by Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) — technology that tracks what you're doing "at the glass level," whether you're watching cable, streaming, or playing a video game.

When did buying a $1,500 TV start meaning signing up to be the product?

Since you can't install a standard browser extension on a smart TV, the best way to fight back without losing your smart features (and your sanity) is at the network level. Setting up AdGuard DNS on your router or TV helps block those sneaky tracking and advertising domains before they ever hit your screen.

Keep your gaming space ad-free and read the full deep-dive on our blog: https://t.co/dQqNBYy9iu

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@IntCyberDigest We know at least one ad blocker extension for Chrome that is not about to get disabled by Google… 👀

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Custom profiles in AdGuard VPN Browser Extension v2.10

Morning — public Wi-Fi, where security comes first.
Afternoon — work: you need a specific VPN location and exclusions.
Evening — streaming your favorite show: a different server.

You used to change settings every single time. Not anymore.

In AdGuard VPN Browser Extension v2.10, we’ve added custom profiles. Create up to 10 of them — each with its own location, DNS settings, and exclusion list. And switch between them in one click ✨

Learn more 👇
https://t.co/y2cFhAFZcP

[AdGuard @AdGuard]

💚 17 years, 17 killer AdGuard features: Part three

Big milestones aren't just about the flashy, headline-grabbing features. They're also a great time to appreciate the unsung heroes — the tools that have been quietly doing the heavy lifting in the background all this time. Data privacy, encryption, and silent security mechanisms: today’s lineup is all about what’s happening under the hood.

🥷TrustTunnel
Let’s start with a tool our CTO runs every single day. TrustTunnel is our open-source client for custom connections. When a standard VPN just won't cut it, when you don't want to just pick a server from a dropdown, but want to map out your entire routing path yourself — TrustTunnel gives you total autonomy

"I find myself using it almost more than a regular VPN," our CTO notes.

That’s no exaggeration, for anyone who deeply values online independence, this tool quickly becomes an essential part of their stack.

🥷 Connection Journal in TrustTunnel
With ultimate freedom comes the need for total clarity: where is your traffic actually going? That's where the Connection Journal comes in. Our Mobile Dev Team Lead explains: "This option is incredibly helpful for analyzing traffic destinations so you can quickly add specific IPs to your exclusions." Essentially, it gives you an instant X-ray view of your connection

📬 AdGuard Mail & Temp Mail integration
While your traffic is being smartly routed below the surface, up on the web your personal email is likely a magnet for spam. Every one-off account registration or sketchy online checkout form feels like an open invitation for junk mail. To solve this, we created AdGuard Mail with Temp Mail integration.

Our CTO shares his go-to scenario: "I love setting up email relays that point directly to my disposable temporary inbox." By routing the clutter through a temporary address, the junk never touches your primary mailbox, keeping your real inbox squeaky clean

💚 Tracking protection in AdGuard Ad Blocker
An absolute favorite among privacy advocates. This feature doesn’t just block annoying ads; it strips tracking parameters (like UTM tags) from URLs, masks your search queries, hides your IP address, and stops data brokers and websites from piecing together your digital profile

💚 Browsing security in AdGuard Ad Blocker
Finally, the ultimate safety net for those unexpected moments. You click an innocent-looking link, and in a fraction of a second, AdGuard checks the destination against our database. If the site is a malicious clone spoofing a bank or an online shop to steal your credentials, you’ll instantly get a warning screen. Browsing security is the kind of feature you never think about — until it saves you from a scam

Which of these background heroes is already watching your back, and which one are you excited to try out? Let us know in the comments!

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17 years. 17 000 000 downloads on the Chrome Web Store

Data nerds might call that a perfect coincidence. We just call it a massive thank you. 17 million users on just one browser is a wild number of people who are officially done with invasive banners, creepy trackers, and endless digital surveillance.

A milestone this clean is the ultimate excuse to celebrate with some huge anniversary deals:

💚 All AdGuard Ad Blocker licenses 45% off: https://t.co/19XdlQbziT

☁️ Personal AdGuard DNS subscription 60% off: https://t.co/gVpDAcJC9o

🥷 AdGuard VPN two-year subscription 83% off: https://t.co/icEIs7O7HC

The offer is valid through June 7

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💚 17 years, 17 killer AdGuard features: Part two

We’re keeping our birthday countdown going! While the first four features were all about managing traffic, today’s lineup is all about bringing flawless order right to your screen.

💚 The allowlist in AdGuard Ad Blocker
Kicking off today’s list is a feature our Extension Team Lead calls simple yet incredibly impactful. The Allowlist solves a dilemma we’ve all faced: you love a specific website, you want to support the creators by letting their ads run, but turning off your protection entirely feels like walking into a rainstorm without an umbrella. With the Allowlist, you just add that specific site to your exceptions. One click, and filtering is paused for them while the rest of the web stays completely protected

💚 Custom filtering rules
For those who want to build their own bespoke defense system, our second feature is a game-changer. Our CTO describes it philosophically: "Writing custom rules is complex, but it gives you ultimate flexibility." Essentially, you take complete control of your content. You write the rules that dictate exactly which elements are allowed to load and which ones get intercepted before they even hit your screen. This is the ultimate tool for power users who want to fine-tune their web experience down to the millimeter

💚 The element blocker
If writing hardcore scripts isn't your vibe, but you still want to vaporize that annoying pop-up or clunky sidebar widget, enter our third hero. The Element Blocker is an absolute fan-favorite across tech forums. You just click "Block element," select the eyesore on your screen, and boom — it's gone. Design minimalists call this their absolute favorite tool, and we get it: it makes webpages look as clean as a premium magazine cover, all without writing a single line of code.

💚 Userscripts
For the true geeks out there who feel like out-of-the-box browser capabilities are never quite enough, our fourth feature is for you. AdGuard on Android, iOS, and desktop doubles as a fully-fledged userscript manager. This means you can use your ad blocker to inject custom functionality into websites, add new buttons, overhaul clumsy user interfaces, and feel like a bit of a web wizard. This topic regularly blows up in Reddit threads, and for good reason

Take control of the web on your own terms while our birthday deals are still live!

[AdGuard @AdGuard]

📬 AdGuard Mail v1.5: Fresh looks, zero friction

We don’t usually shout from the rooftops about point releases, but v1.5 is packed with too many quality-of-life tweaks to stay quiet. From updated visuals to simpler interactions and smarter updates, this release is focused on making the app look and feel better in everyday use.

Here is what you’ll notice right after you update:

📬 A cleaner, accident-proof UI
We’ve refreshed the color palette and completely overhauled the navigation. Say goodbye to swipe gestures that made you accidentally trash emails — everything is now mapped to clear, visible action buttons

📬 Temp mail takes center stage
We’re gradually shifting more focus toward temporary email addresses, and the app’s main screen now reflects that. Don't worry, your trusty email aliases didn't go anywhere — they just took a backseat

📬 Seamless in-app updates
No more jumping through hoops to stay current. The second a new build drops, AdGuard Mail will ping you. One tap, and you’re running the latest version

We want to hear from you! We’re actively gathering feedback to keep making the app better. Update today, test-drive the new layout, and let us know your thoughts through our feedback form — and yes, we really do read every single message: https://t.co/HC16ed7OE4

full article: https://t.co/8HttdhKc4w

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💚 17 years, 17 killer AdGuard features: Part one

To celebrate our 17th birthday, we’ve put together an honest, definitive list of our absolute best tools. These are the features our developers love the most, and the ones that get the biggest shoutouts from our community on socials and forums.

Today, we’re kicking things off with the first four. They all have one thing in common: smart routing for your traffic.

🥷 Exclusions in AdGuard VPN
When we polled our team about their favorite feature, several people — from our CTO to our dev leads — instantly pointed to this one. Exclusions let you easily decide which apps and websites should connect directly to the internet and which ones should route through the VPN. Your traffic splits itself automatically in the background, no micromanagement required

🥷 Exclusions in the AdGuard VPN Browser extension
On a desktop, you don’t always need a system-wide VPN. The AdGuard VPN extension lets you set up exclusions for specific websites in just a couple of clicks. Choose a few sites that require a secure or alternative connection, and the protection kicks in only for them, leaving the rest of your browsing completely untouched

🥷 Saved locations in AdGuard VPN
Our Head of Product admits that at first, Saved Locations felt like a minor "nice-to-have" feature. Back then, we didn’t have that many servers, and who switches countries every single day anyway? But over time, the real-world use cases piled up: streaming a local sports game or managing international subscriptions

"At some point, I realized I was constantly connecting to the exact same locations," he says. "Now, I just open the tray menu, and everything I need is a single click away."

It’s a small quality-of-life feature that saves serious time.

💚 Inverted Whitelist in the AdGuard Ad blocker
This one was born directly from user feedback (and we absolutely consider our community a core part of our team). The Inverted Whitelist is a mode where AdGuard takes a backseat and stays inactive across the entire web — except for the specific sites you add to the list.

Let's say you frequently visit a couple of otherwise great sites that are unfortunately buried in spammy ads; add them to the list, and AdGuard will surgically clean them up without touching the rest of your web experience. It’s a lifesaver for anyone who doesn't want total ad-blocking across the board but is tired of screaming banners on a few specific platforms.

Which of these features is already a must-have in your daily routine?

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The old web was clunky, painfully slow, and downright goofy at times — but it had so much heart. It felt personal, a little chaotic, and entirely human
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What do you miss most about the early days of the internet?

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🥷 AdGuard VPN two-year subscription 83% off

The offer is valid through June 7
https://t.co/icEIs7O7HC

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⚠️ Tech giants HATE him!!! Click here to see how one local guy deletes all online ads using this one weird trick…

Okay, we admit it — that masterpiece of cringey, late-2000s clickbait wasn’t our finest work. So instead of trying to be marketing gurus, we’ll just give it to you straight: It’s our birthday, and the discounts are real 👇

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☁️ Personal AdGuard DNS subscription 60% off

The offer is valid through June 7
https://t.co/gVpDAcJC9o