The permissions you see are provided by the browser and are required for Adblock Plus to block ads effectively. We only request the permissions that are absolutely necessary for ad blocking—nothing more.
Ad blockers work in two ways:
Blocking requests: Preventing the browser from downloading ads from the servers that host them.
Hiding ads: Removing or hiding ads that can’t be blocked at the request level.
To make this possible, Adblock Plus needs permission to:
Access every page you visit: This ensures that ads can be blocked or hidden no matter which site you’re on. This means Adblock Plus can see the URL of the pages you open.
Read page content: This allows the extension to identify and hide any ads that weren’t blocked before the page loaded. This means Adblock Plus can technically see things like forms or activity on that tab.
Important: Adblock Plus does not track your browsing history, record what you type in forms (including passwords), or alter anything you submit on a website.
To learn more about the data we collect and how it's processed, check out our Privacy Policy F.A.Q's.