Is Ad Blocker: Stands AdBlocker Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Ad Blocker: Stands AdBlocker earns a safety grade A, 91.4 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
91.4/100
Grade A · 5 of 5 checks
What we found
Automated safety profile from public signals (the extension's manifest & permissions, store listing, publisher, privacy policy). A full review hasn't been published yet.
What this safety grade means
Ad Blocker: Stands AdBlocker earns a safety grade of A (91.4/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Community Reputation (100%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Ad Blocker: Stands AdBlocker comes through cleanly. 3,000,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.8/5 from about 158,000 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-05-26. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Ad Blocker: Stands AdBlocker's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other ad & content blockers extensions we track below.
Safety Signals
Based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 60% · 4.8/8 pts | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 90% · 22.5/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 100% · 10/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests broad permissions that allow it to read and modify data on all websites you visit. The host permission combined with scripting and declarativeNetRequest means it can inject code and block or redirect network requests anywhere, which is standard for a content blocker but also powerful. It can also access storage, manage tabs, display notifications, and create context menus.
For any ad‑blocking extension, a user should know that such tools rely on filter lists and can sometimes break site functionality. Because these extensions can see everything you do in the browser, you are placing significant trust in the publisher to handle that visibility responsibly. Cloned or look‑alike extensions are a known risk in this category, so installing from a legitimate store page is important.
Looking at the documented dimensions, the strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership, indicating the extension is actively updated and its publisher identity is relatively clear. The Permissions & Access score is notably weaker, which reflects the extensive access requested rather than any misuse. The high Community Reputation and perfect Data & Privacy score are based on user ratings and the developer’s stated privacy commitments.
AI-assisted analysis of the documented signals above (permissions, store data, privacy practices) — explains what they mean and the risks typical for this category. Not a hands-on test.
What the store listing shows
Who's Behind Ad Blocker: Stands AdBlocker?
- Publisher standsapp.org
Public records identify the publisher, but no individual founders or a separate registered company are named — which is what holds the Publisher & Identity score back. Less public information about who operates an extension means less you can verify about their long-term accountability.
How it compares
Among the 12 Ad & Content Blockers extensions we track, Ad Blocker: Stands AdBlocker scores higher on safety than 67% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Ad & Content Blockers extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Ad Blocker: Stands AdBlocker FAQ
- Is Ad Blocker: Stands AdBlocker safe?
- Ad Blocker: Stands AdBlocker earns a safety grade of A (91.4/100) on our evidence-based assessment, based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions we could verify from public records. This is an automated profile built from public records, not a hands-on review.
- Who is behind Ad Blocker: Stands AdBlocker?
- Ad Blocker: Stands AdBlocker is operated by standsapp.org.
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