gk99 t1_jefk0nt wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Seems kinda counter-intuitive considering Edge has an ad-blocker built-in and they're trying to compete with Google. They've finally got something that might get them ahead and they're going to make people ignore it.

Stiltonrocks OP t1_jefkq63 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:25 PM

It would be important that they are seen to be providing an adblocker but I suspect it would block others and not their own.

Pikkornator t1_jegbjpi wrote on March 31, 2023 at 8:22 PM

This is typical microsoft and its the whole edge disaster all over again. First its good then when they user come they make it worse and competitor will take them all.

SyrioForel t1_jefyxwm wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:58 PM

No, what the hell are you talking about? There is no built-in ad blocker in Edge.

What they do have is a tracker blocker, which helps prevent sites serving you personalized ads, but the ads themselves are still shown to you regardless.

PromeForces t1_jeg66ny wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:47 PM

Microsoft Edge on Android has a built in ad blocker that has an option to block all ads or exception ads

riff-computer t1_jegba64 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 8:21 PM

The mobile versions of Edge on both iOS and Android have Adblock Plus built in.

fleeting_revelation t1_jefvewm wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:35 PM

Most ad blockers nowadays ad block obtrusive ads such as popups and not all ads.

Edit: talking about ad blockers built into the browser