The latest articles on Forem by sahil kalia (@freead-blocker). https://forem.com/freead-blocker https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3675887%2Fee1e452c-44e0-484c-b5c5-2d449f04a091.png https://forem.com/freead-blocker en sahil kalia Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:43:09 +0000 https://forem.com/freead-blocker/i-built-a-free-lightweight-ad-blocker-chrome-extension-looking-for-feedback-463e https://forem.com/freead-blocker/i-built-a-free-lightweight-ad-blocker-chrome-extension-looking-for-feedback-463e <p>Hi everyone 👋</p> <p>I recently built a lightweight ad blocker Chrome extension and wanted to share the journey and get some feedback from the community.</p> <p>Why I built it</p> <p>Most ad blockers are powerful but can feel heavy for everyday browsing. I wanted something:</p> <p>Simple and fast</p> <p>Minimal in features</p> <p>Focused on performance and privacy</p> <p>What the extension does</p> <p>Blocks common ads, popups, and banners</p> <p>Handles dynamically loaded ads using DOM observation</p> <p>Very lightweight (low CPU &amp; memory usage)</p> <p>No tracking and no unnecessary permissions</p> <p>What it’s not</p> <p>This isn’t meant to replace full-featured blockers. It’s a minimal alternative for people who just want ads gone without complexity.</p> <p>Link</p> <p>You can check it out here: <br> <a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ajmonbkfjffgdhhacjmlkfpdpbfnaeon?utm_source=item-share-dt" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chrome Web Store – Lightweight Ad Blocker</a></p> <p>What I’m looking for</p> <p>I’d really appreciate feedback on:</p> <p>Performance</p> <p>Sites where ads slip through</p> <p>Features you’d expect in a minimal ad blocker</p> <p>Thanks for reading! I’m happy to answer questions or discuss how it works under the hood<a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ajmonbkfjffgdhhacjmlkfpdpbfnaeon?utm_source=item-share-dt" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chrome Web Store – Lightweight Ad Blocker</a></p> blocker programming webdev javascript