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AdBlock & Redirect Chrome extension

AdBlock & Redirect does two narrow jobs: it blocks ads and it redirects traffic away from URLs you list. It suits people who want a lightweight, rule-based blocker rather than a full-featured ad blocker with filter lists, cosmetic filtering, and frequent updates.

PriceFree
CategorySecurity & Privacy
Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
✓No account needed

Last checked September 30, 2026 against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

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Pros

does one focused job: block ads and redirect specified URLs
lightweight compared to full-featured ad blockers
free to install

Cons

listing gives limited detail on how filter rules are configured
no mention of maintained community filter lists like larger ad blockers use
may miss ads that a broader, actively updated blocklist would catch

Best for

blocking ads on specific sites
redirecting requests away from chosen URLs
users who want a minimal, single-purpose blocker

Skip it if

users who want a full ad blocker with maintained filter lists and cosmetic element hiding
anyone needing granular per-site allowlists with a large community filter database

Key features

ad blocking on browsed pages
redirect blocking for specified URLs
lightweight, single-purpose design
simple rule-based configuration for target URLs

What AdBlock & Redirect does

AdBlock & Redirect blocks ads on pages you visit and stops your browser from being redirected to URLs you've specified. It's built as a lightweight, single-purpose tool rather than a full ad-blocking suite, so it doesn't carry the filter-list management or cosmetic-hiding options that larger blockers offer.

Is AdBlock & Redirect free?

Yes. The extension is free to install from the Chrome Web Store, with no mention of a paid tier in its listing. It's positioned as a simple utility rather than a subscription product.

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AdBlock & Redirect: FAQs

Does AdBlock & Redirect cost anything?

No. The store lists it as a free install and mentions no premium plan.

What are the two jobs AdBlock & Redirect does?

It blocks ads and it redirects, or stops, navigation from URLs you specify. That is the whole feature set stated in its store description.

How do I add a URL to block or redirect?

Install and pin it, open its options, then enter the URLs to block or redirect. The listing gives little detail on the rule format, so start with one URL and test it on a page.

What permissions should I check before installing?

The listing does not detail them. Chrome shows the permission prompt at install, and any extension that blocks requests generally needs broad site access. Read that prompt before accepting.

Should I use it instead of uBlock Origin or AdBlock?

Only if you want a small rule-based tool. Larger blockers use maintained filter lists and cosmetic filtering, which this one does not describe, so they catch more ads.

Does it block pop-ups?

Pop-up blocking is not listed as a feature. Chrome's built-in pop-up blocker handles most of them, and a URL rule could stop a known one.

Why does a page look broken or empty after I install it?

A blocked URL may be serving a script the page depends on. Disable the extension on that site, then remove the offending rule.

Does it need filter list updates?

It works from rules you set rather than downloaded community lists, so there is nothing to update. The trade-off is that it will not learn about new ad servers on its own.

Can it stop a site from bouncing me to another URL?

That is the redirect half of the listing. Add the address you keep being sent to as a rule. For a category of unwanted redirects, see our redirect blocker page.

Is AdBlock & Redirect easy for beginners?

The concept is simple, but you supply the rules yourself. If you want ads gone with no setup, a maintained blocker is easier.

Will it stop YouTube or video ads?

The listing does not claim that. Assume it blocks ads only from the URLs it is set up for, and do not expect it to remove in-stream video ads.

How does AdBlock & Redirect differ from a dedicated redirect blocker?

AdBlock & Redirect combines ad blocking with URL-based redirects. Dedicated redirect blockers focus only on stopping unwanted navigation, with more detail on doing it.