Enhanced Ad Blocking Rules Upgrade
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Rule Update Explanation
To meet users’ demand for stronger ad blocking, we have comprehensively optimized our filtering rule strategy. The new rules significantly enhance ad filtering effectiveness while maintaining a low false positive rate. This update is based on user feedback, and we have added more precise blocking rules while ensuring normal website access.
Rule List Overview
We have compiled the following professional rule lists, which you can select and use according to your specific needs:
Basic Protection Rules
| Category | AdGuard | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Blocking | Link | Comprehensive filtering of various ad servers and ad websites |
| Tracking Protection | Link | Prevent user behavior tracking and personal information collection |
| Redirect Protection | Link | Prevent malicious URL redirects |
Content Filtering Rules
| Category | AdGuard | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fraudulent Websites | Link | List of websites specifically designed to deceive users |
| Ads | Link | Ad servers and ad websites |
| Cryptocurrency | Link | Cryptocurrency and mining-related websites may affect legitimate cryptocurrency websites |
| Drugs | Link | Illegal drug-related websites including prescription drugs illegal to possess in the US |
| All Rules | Link | Contains domain names from all non-beta lists |
| Link | Block FB and its related services | |
| Fraud | Link | Fraudulent websites |
| Gambling | Link | All gambling-related websites (legal and illegal) |
| Malware | Link | Known malware hosting websites |
| Phishing | Link | Websites used for phishing |
| Piracy | Link | Known illegal download websites |
| Pornography | Link | Pornographic or promoting pornographic websites |
| Ransomware | Link | Known ransomware hosting or containing ransomware websites |
| Redirect | Link | Websites that redirect you from the intended site to another |
| Scams | Link | Websites intended to scam users |
| TikTok | Link | Copy and paste to your device |
| Torrents | Link | Torrent directories may block legitimate torrent sites used for legal software downloads |
| Tracking | Link | Websites specifically used for tracking and collecting visitor information |
Usage Recommendations
Step-by-Step Approach
- Start with basic protection rules
- Gradually add other rules based on actual needs
- Regularly check and update the rule list
Performance Optimization
- Avoid enabling too many rules simultaneously
- Prioritize rules most relevant to your needs
- Regularly clean up unused rules
Troubleshooting
- Record and report false positives promptly
- Temporarily disable specific rules for testing
- Use a custom whitelist when necessary
Precautions
- Some rules may affect the normal access to specific websites
- Regularly check for rule updates
- Contact us promptly if you experience frequent false positives
For users needing more flexible control, we offer a professional service that supports fully customizable rule configurations. Feel free to provide feedback at any time.
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