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Wipr and Filtr
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I use and like Wipr and noticed the same dev. came out with his paid Filtr app that filters everything, not just Safari. Have not tried it out though.
Not as much a fan of MWB as I used to be and no longer use it. Seemed like it started out as a nice, free side project for the dev. then over time became a subscription service. With macOS built in X-Protect malware protection, I don't think MWB is really necessary any more.
Not as much a fan of MWB as I used to be and no longer use it. Seemed like it started out as a nice, free side project for the dev. then over time became a subscription service. With macOS built in X-Protect malware protection, I don't think MWB is really necessary any more.
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BotchQue
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I'm not familiar with Filtr; have used Wipr for several years and like it. It doesn't work on ads in EweTube, but I've been using the video viewer in DuckDuckGo for that, also free.
Alpha Centauri
macrumors 68000
I use Wipr but since moving to Tahoe I've noticed Sponsored adds being shown in the browser (Safari) version of Facebook. Prior to Tahoe they only on occasion appeared in the top right area and refreshing would immediately get rid of them. This doesn't seem to work anymore.
Come to think of it, also in Facebook, clicking on links I only get a shimmering shade of grey window until loading with content blocker OR loading without content blocker. Either one and that link shows properly. No idea if this is a Facebook, Tahoe or Wipr issue.
Can't comment on Filtr as I haven't committed to buying it as yet.
Edit: Actually Facebook has been extremely slow to load each page. After restarting my router it's immediately quick again but after a few hours we're back to a snails pace.
Come to think of it, also in Facebook, clicking on links I only get a shimmering shade of grey window until loading with content blocker OR loading without content blocker. Either one and that link shows properly. No idea if this is a Facebook, Tahoe or Wipr issue.
Can't comment on Filtr as I haven't committed to buying it as yet.
Edit: Actually Facebook has been extremely slow to load each page. After restarting my router it's immediately quick again but after a few hours we're back to a snails pace.
Big fan of Wipr but filtr just refuses to work on my Mac. Constantly getting errors about it only working on uid 501. I believe this is an Apple bug but still frustrating.
Alpha Centauri
macrumors 68000
mansplains
macrumors 68000
I have Wipr and Filtr. I don’t use Filtr however, since it blocked a bunch of things it shouldn’t have on my Mac. Neither iCloud settings nor macOS updates would load at all, among other bizarre problems. After troubleshooting other suspects, disabling Filtr restored regular operation.
While I am on Tahoe, Filtr has been hit or miss on iOS 27 beta.
It may be redundant, but I employ Wipr, Ghostery, and 1Blocker.
While I am on Tahoe, Filtr has been hit or miss on iOS 27 beta.
It may be redundant, but I employ Wipr, Ghostery, and 1Blocker.
cjsuk
macrumors 68020
Wipr is terrible. Dumped it a few months ago
Been using uBlock Origin Lite on macOS:
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Been using uBlock Origin Lite on macOS:
uBlock Origin Lite App - App Store
Download uBlock Origin Lite by Raymond Hill on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips and more games like uBlock Origin Lite.
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Alpha Centauri
macrumors 68000
Thank you. Think I'll persevere with Wipr until I see how it handles Golden Gate and iOS 27. It hasn't been a happy camper with Tahoe for me.
Alpha Centauri
macrumors 68000
I was quite happy with Wipr until I installed Tahoe quite recently.Wipr is terrible. Dumped it a few months ago
Been using uBlock Origin Lite on macOS:
uBlock Origin Lite App - App Store
Download uBlock Origin Lite by Raymond Hill on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips and more games like uBlock Origin Lite.
Afik uBlock didn't support Safari but looks like things have changed. Actually have it installed on a patched C2D with FF and there it performs well.
cjsuk
macrumors 68020
It's the best all around blocker on FF for sure - I use it on Linux. It's not quite as good on Safari due to the API / extensions being completely different but it's better than AdGuard and Wipr at least.
I use both Wipr and Filtr. Both have worked great, no issues. Filtr blocks ads on several apps I use on iPhone and iPad, it’s pretty awesome.
I used Wiper on Mac under Safari and uBlock under Firefox. Way more ads with Wiper. Deleted Wiper and installed AdGuard, maybe a bit better but not as ad free as uBlock.
I must admit I don’t see ads with wipr. Perhaps it’s the sites I visit. I also have 1Blocker and UBlock Origin. I really don’t notice any difference in ads. I don’t run them simultaneously.