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Kanala AdBlocker

by saikanala98 · Privacy & Security
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Advanced, privacy-first protection from ads, trackers, and page clutter.

Users
8
+2 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#207K
#173K among extensions
Version
3.3.8
updated 24 Aug 2026

Users

monthly, 2 months
048Aug 2026Oct 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 8 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 months
012Aug 2026Oct 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Kanala AdBlocker

Kanala AdBlocker is an advanced, privacy-first browser extension that helps create a cleaner, safer, and less distracting web experience. Built with Chrome’s Manifest V3 technology, Kanala AdBlocker blocks many common advertising, tracking, popup, pop-under, and redirect networks before they can load. It also removes supported advertising elements and page clutter without collecting or selling your browsing data. Key features: • Blocks ads and third-party tracking requests • Prevents many unwanted popups, pop-unders, and fake new-tab redirects • Neutralizes transparent click-capture overlays • Protects embedded video players while preserving legitimate controls • Removes common tracking parameters from cross-site links • Removes hyperlink ping tracking • Offers Basic, Balanced, Strict, and Hard protection modes • Includes cosmetic filtering and custom blocked-domain controls • Provides a point-and-click element picker • Allows protection to be paused for individual websites • Includes optional YouTube page-ad and visible Skip-button assistance • Supports settings backup and restore • Uses locally packaged code with no remotely hosted executable code • Does not collect, transmit, sell, or share browsing history Balanced mode is recommended for everyday browsing. Strict and Hard modes provide stronger filtering but may affect websites that depend heavily on third-party scripts or embedded content. Some advertisements—including ads inserted directly into protected or encrypted video streams—may not be removable without interrupting playback. Website designs and advertising systems also change frequently, so no blocker can guarantee removal of every advertisement. Kanala AdBlocker’s single purpose is to protect users from online advertisements, tracking, unwanted redirects, popups, and related page clutter while providing clear controls for website compatibility.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+14.3%00.00
30 days+2+33.3%00.00

Version history

3 versions recorded
3.3.824 Aug 2026
3.3.419 Aug 2026
3.2.115 Aug 2026

Details

Category
Privacy & Security
First seen
15 Aug 2026
Size
44 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
saikanala.github.io
Extension ID
pnhdoofgfhihklcjckegfmeglmgeiedj

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 3
Permissions
declarativeNetRequeststorage
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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