A comprehensive guide to blocking intrusive ads, protecting your privacy, and bypassing annoying short-link pages with powerful, free tools.
This guide uses four powerful, open-source tools created by dedicated developers who believe in a better web.
A privacy-focused browser by Mozilla Foundation that puts you in control. Unlike Chrome, Firefox prioritizes user privacy over corporate interests.
Download Firefox →The gold standard in ad blocking, created by Raymond Hill. It's efficient, powerful, and completely free with no "acceptable ads" compromises.
Add to Firefox →A userscript manager by Gerald & tophf that lets you customize websites with community scripts. Open-source and actively maintained for modern browsers.
Add to Firefox →Powerful userscripts by Amm0ni4 that automatically bypass annoying short-link pages, saving you time and frustration.
Visit Amm0ni4's GitHub →Follow these steps in order to set up your complete ad-free browsing experience
Start by downloading Firefox, a browser built for privacy and customization. It's fast, secure, and doesn't track your every move.
Add the most effective ad blocker available. uBlock Origin blocks ads, trackers, and malware while using minimal system resources.
Enable userscripts to customize websites and add extra functionality. This is required for the link bypasser scripts to work.
Install Amm0ni4's link bypasser scripts to automatically skip annoying short-link pages. Important: Violentmonkey must be installed first!
Warning: If you try to install scripts without Violentmonkey, they won't work!
Fine-tune your setup for the best experience. Adjust settings, add custom filters, and explore advanced features as you get comfortable.
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