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AdGuard for Windows: app or browser extension?

Choose a free browser extension for browser-only filtering, or the paid AdGuard application for filtering across supported browsers and applications.

Get AdGuard for Windows

Official AdGuard download · Affiliate link · Paid features require a license

Source review: · Based on vendor documentation, not independent performance measurements

A GOOD FIT WHEN

You need more than a browser filter

You use several browsers, want filtering beyond one browser, or need more control over network requests.

BEFORE YOU PAY

A free option may be enough

If ads only bother you in one browser, start with a free browser extension. A desktop subscription may be unnecessary.

Compare the approaches →
KNOW THE LIMITS

What to check before installing

Filtering depends on the application and its traffic. No blocker can promise to remove every ad. HTTPS filtering requires a local certificate; review the installation prompts.

Read the official Windows product documentation ↗

FROM DOWNLOAD TO DECISION

Install. Try your setup.
Then decide.

Downloading is not the same as buying. Confirm that the product works for your needs before paying.

  1. 01

    Download the Windows installer from the button below.

  2. 02

    Run the installer, review permissions, and follow the setup wizard.

  3. 03

    Check the sites and applications you actually use during the trial offered in the app.

  4. 04

    If it meets your needs, choose a license and activate it in the app. The download itself is not a paid license.

COMMON QUESTIONS

The details that matter

Is the Windows application the same as the extension?

No. The extension filters within its browser. The desktop application can filter traffic across supported browsers and applications.

Do I have to buy before trying it?

The Windows application offers a trial. Review the current duration and terms in the application before purchasing.

Does it change my IP address?

No. Ad blocking and VPN routing are different tasks. AdGuard VPN is a separate product.

Choose the setup that fits.

Get AdGuard for Windows

Official AdGuard download · Affiliate link · Paid features require a license

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