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AD BLOCK PLUS for MAC/Safari
Works great! Since I am not of any social media sites, do I need
to block them? If not, how do I unselect?
When I press icon, it shows number of "on this site (1)" as well as
hundreds from social media site. (Face, Twitt, etc.) Is this info
stored on my Mac? If so, how to delete?
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Support Staff 1 Posted by Rhana on 04 Jan, 2016 04:06 PM
Hi Stan,
If you're not on any social media sites, there is no need to block ads there. :) Can you please clarify what you mean by "If not, how do I unselect?"
The counters on the AdBlock menu show the number of ads blocked on that particular page and the total of all ads blocked since you installed AdBlock. You can see the resources (ads and other things each website downloads, or tries to download, onto your computer). Click the AdBlock button and select Show all requests. That information is all we store. It changes from site to site and is replaced the next time you visit.
Does this help?
Rhana
AdBlock Community Manager
2 Posted by Stan on 04 Jan, 2016 05:04 PM
When installing, with the aid of an Apple tech, I selected the social media option. Since there is no need for it, how do I turn this option off?
The number of blocks seems to grow every day. Does the program delete the blocks on shut down? If not, how can I remove the accumulated info?
Support Staff 3 Posted by Rhana on 04 Jan, 2016 05:24 PM
Hi Stan,
The running total is maintained until you remove AdBlock from your browser. When you reinstall AdBlock, the count is reset.
I'm not sure what the "social media" option is. It doesn't sound like part of AdBlock. Can you please click the AdBlock button and select Options, then click SUPPORT. Next to "Have our team requested some debug info?" click here and paste the text from the box into this discussion.
Rhana
AdBlock Community Manager
4 Posted by Stan on 04 Jan, 2016 10:31 PM
When I installed ADB, there were three on/off items. One for ads, one for social media: Facebook, Twitter, and one or two others. It showed the icons for all.
Let’s see if I have this right. I MUST uninstall the program to get rid of accumulated numbers and any associated data?
A delete history button would be a LOT easier.
5 Posted by Stan on 05 Jan, 2016 02:11 PM
I understand the number “from this page.” It’s all the other numbers I do not understand. I still think a delete history/number option would make the program absolutely FANTASTIC.
Enabled on this site
Block element
Ads blocked
14 on this page
1359 in total
Share this number
Show number in icon
Options
Support Staff 6 Posted by Rhana on 05 Jan, 2016 02:47 PM
Hi Stan,
Ah! You're using Adblock Plus (ABP), not AdBlock. ABP is an entirely unrelated extension developed by a different company. We get this all the time. :)
You can reach ABP at http://adblockplus.org.
Rhana
AdBlock Community Manager
Rhana closed this discussion on 05 Jan, 2016 02:47 PM.
Stan re-opened this discussion on 05 Jan, 2016 03:14 PM
7 Posted by Stan on 05 Jan, 2016 03:14 PM
What’s the difference between the programs? Can find no contact ability with ADP.
Support Staff 8 Posted by Rhana on 05 Jan, 2016 04:02 PM
Hi Stan,
Adblock Plus (ABP) is an ad blocker, but it isn't developed by our company. It's a completely separate, unrelated product. Why the names are so similar is an interesting it of Internet history, but that's probably more than you care to know. :)
When you visit http://adblockplus.org, select Report an issue at the top of the page and follow the instructions.
Rhana
AdBlock Community Manager
9 Posted by Stan on 05 Jan, 2016 04:04 PM
Is your program as good? If so, I’ll delete their’s and use yours. I LOVE the fact that you respond and are so helpful.
Support Staff 10 Posted by Rhana on 05 Jan, 2016 05:03 PM
Hi Stan,
Well, we think ours is better and our users seem to agree. :) Why not give AdBlock a try? You can always go back to using ABP if you find it suits your needs better. Don't run them both at the same time, though. That just slows your browser unnecessarily.
And I'm glad you've found my suggestions helpful. That's why I'm here!
Rhana
AdBlock Community Manager
11 Posted by Stan on 06 Jan, 2016 12:27 AM
Ok, I’m for you.
Please tell me how to delete ABP and install your’s. BTW< what is your web site?
Support Staff 12 Posted by Rhana on 06 Jan, 2016 11:06 PM
Hi Stan,
Thank you for your vote of confidence! To remove ABP, right-click the ABP button in the extensions bar and select Remove from Chrome. Then, to install AdBlock visit https://getadblock.com and click the big Get AdBlock Now! button. That's it!
Rhana
AdBlock Community Manager
13 Posted by Stan on 07 Jan, 2016 12:06 AM
I do not have chrome. Silver plated maybe, but no chrome
Support Staff 14 Posted by Rhana on 07 Jan, 2016 12:42 AM
Hi Stan,
Oh, Safari! Sorry about that. Open Safari > Preferences > Extensions. Find ABP in the list and click Uninstall. Then install AdBlock.
Rhana
AdBlock Community Manager