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Why there aren't ad blocking apps on Google Play

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Why there aren't ad blocking apps on Google Play

Rikudou_Sage to

[email protected]English • 9 months ago

Why is AdGuard not on Google Play?

AdGuard for Android is a powerful app that blocks ads and protects your privacy. But why it's not available on the Google Play Store? Read on to find out.

The article is AdGuard centric but it sheds light on the whole process where Google suddenly decided to ban ad blockers.

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TheProtagonist
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7•9 months ago
That’s no surprise to me. Ads are Google’s core business. Why should they support technologies that potentially limit their profits?

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