1.5.3 (438)

Disclaimer Adguard for Mac is not an open source project. We use GitHub as an open bug tracker for users to see what developers are working on.

A tiny hotfix, the only change is handling content-md5 header if AG has modified response content with a $replace rule or HTML filtering rules.

1.5.3

Disclaimer Adguard for Mac is not an open source project. We use GitHub as an open bug tracker for users to see what developers are working on.

Hello!

We are on the verge of the year 2018, and what is a better time to release a new AdGuard for Mac version? :)

As you will see with this update, a lot of major changes here relate to UI convenience and better user experience — in particular, filter subscription by URL deserves a separate mention. Ad blocking quality has been increased too, several bugs have been eliminated.

Ad blocking

[Added] Filter subscription by URL #1

It’s become much more convenient now to add new filter subscriptions since you have a choice between uploading a local file or entering a URL.

[Improved] Close active connections when network filtering starts #263

Translating to a more common language, this means that no connections will slip by AdGuard’s protection when you turn it on. A real life example: many Safari users used to have problems with unblocked ads on YouTube. This change fixes it.

[Added] $~websocket modifier support #245
[Added] "Brave" browser to the filtered apps list #246
[Added] Mozilla Developer Edition to the filtered apps list #241
[Fixed] Can't log in to icloud.com #242
[Fixed] AdGuard blocks notifications on Yandex mail in a browser tab #256
[Fixed] "Reinstall certificate" does not work in FF #257
[Fixed] Some websites open slowly with AdGuard #247
[Fixed] Some websites are not accessible with the HTTPS filtering enabled #249

UI

[Added] "undo/redo" buttons to the user filter editor #227

Self-explanatory. Working with filter editor has become so more convenient — trust us, we do it a lot, and we can tell the difference!

[Improved] Filter editor now indicates that the filter contains disabled rules #258

Another quality of life improvement. You won’t now find yourself in situations when something is not working because you’ve disabled a couple of rules, but can’t remember in what filter.

[Added] Inform the user about closed connection to a website with EV certificate #228
[Fixed] Applied settings are not displayed correctly when the language filters are activated automatically #233
[Fixed] No first run wizard when installing on High Sierra #244
[Fixed] Title of the window appears on wizard style windows on MacOS 10.13 #255

Other

[Fixed] "Shadowsocks-R" and AdGuard compatibility problem #240
[Improved] "ExtendedCss" module has been upgraded to v1.0.9 #262
[Fixed] Localization issues #261

1.5.2 Beta

Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all of you! And, of course happy Hanuka, or any other holidays that you may be celebrating these days! A small present by our AdGuard for Mac developers for all of our Mac beta-testers. This beta version holds one major change/improvement, and a couple of minor ones. Details below, as usual.

[Improved] Close active connections when network filtering starts #263

Translating to a more common language, this means that no connections will slip by AdGuard’s protection when you turn it on. A real life example: many Safari users used to have problems with unblocked ads on YouTube. This change fixes it.

Other

[Improved] "ExtendedCss" module has been upgraded to v1.0.9 #262
[Fixed] Localization issues #261

1.5.1 Beta

Disclaimer Adguard for Mac is not an open source project. We use GitHub as an open bug tracker for users to see what developers are working on.

Here’s a first AdGuard for Mac beta in a while. Why are they so rare? Because AdGuard for Mac is nigh perfect, of course! Jokes aside, we did some serious work here, further upgrading the ad blocking and improving the UI.

Ad blocking

[Added] Filter subscription by URL #1

It’s become much more convenient now to add new filter subscriptions since you have a choice between uploading a local file or entering a URL.

[Added] $~websocket modifier support #245
[Added] "Brave" browser to the filtered apps list #246
[Added] Mozilla Developer Edition to the filtered apps list #241
[Fixed] Can't log in to icloud.com #242
[Fixed] AdGuard blocks notifications on Yandex mail in a browser tab #256
[Fixed] "Reinstall certificate" does not work in FF #257
[Fixed] Some websites open slowly with AdGuard #247
[Fixed] Some websites are not accessible with the HTTPS filtering enabled #249

UI

[Added] "undo/redo" buttons to the user filter editor #227

Self-explanatory. Working with filter editor has become so more convenient — trust us, we do it a lot, and we can tell the difference!

[Improved] Filter editor now indicates that the filter contains disabled rules #258

Another quality of life improvement. You won’t now find yourself in situations when something is not working because you’ve disabled a couple of rules, but can’t remember in what filter.

[Added] Inform the user about closed connection to a website with EV certificate #228
[Fixed] Applied settings are not displayed correctly when the language filters are activated automatically #233
[Fixed] No first run wizard when installing on High Sierra #244
[Fixed] Title of the window appears on wizard style windows on MacOS 10.13 #255

Other

[Fixed] "Shadowsocks-R" and AdGuard compatibility problem #240

1.5.0 (402)

Disclaimer Adguard for Mac is not an open source project. We use GitHub as an open bug tracker for users to see what developers are working on.

It has been a very long time since the last AdGuard for Mac release. We definitely don't want such hiatus to become a routine – expect the next one much sooner.

And in this one we've made some positive changes to the UI and improved the filtering quality by a lot. Read the full changelog below.

Warning!

Starting with this version, AdGuard will only work on macOS 10.10 and higher. We tried to postpone this moment as long as possible, but having to support older OSs really ties our hands when we want to implement new cool stuff.

If you use an older OS, AdGuard won't start the update so you will be able to continue using it. However, we recommend to get a newer macOS version to be able to run the latest AdGuard (that concerns a lot of other apps too).

Ad blocking

[Fixed] AdGuard doesn't filter apps from the WebCatalog app #165

Previously, AdGuard wasn’t able to filter apps installed with WebCatalog, and they couldn’t even be added to the list of filtered apps manually. This issue gets fixed in this version.

[Added] $network basic rules modifier #171
[Changed] The ~third-party modifier behavior #177
[Fixed] Content filtering exception rules #176
[Fixed] Error while parsing a wide filtering rule #175
[Fixed] Replace rules aren't applied to .m3u8 files content #178
[Fixed] Regular expressions with $ aren't processed properly #167
[Fixed] Content rules are applied even when there is a $document exception #234
[Fixed[ The script is being removed/cut if there is an $empty modifier in the rule #209
[Fixed] Cosmetic filters are being applied to pages whitelisted by a $document exception #189
[Improved] The range of $$ rules has been increased #196
[Improved] "ExtendedCss" module has been upgraded to v1.0.8 #216
[Improved] The trimming limit for request URLs has been increased #214
[Improved] The $network modifier has been extended, it can now be an exception as well #190

Networking

[Added] An option to exclude websites with EV certificates from filtering #170

An option already familiar to Windows users. Some websites feature Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificates, which require a very strict verification process and offer a stronger guarantee that the website is plausible and trusted. Usually, they are bank websites, payment systems etc., and they normally do not have many ads anyway, if any.

We have also improved the security aspect of AdGuard by addressing some security-related issues (#186, #194).

[Fixed] Wrong cyphers order #224
[Fixed] SHA-1 intermediate issue #194
[Fixed] AdGuard cannot handle huge chunks properly #218
[Fixed] Connection is allowed when DH1024 is in use #186
[Fixed] "strict-dynamic" CSP is not handled properly #203
[Fixed] AdGuard Crashes when receives new metadata from backend #220
[Fixed] There is an empty response from local.adguard.com in some cases when HTTPS is used #206
[Fixed] Several network errors and compatibility issues

UI

[Improved] Filter editor has been reworked #56

Now it has become possible to enter the 'advanced editing mode'. Basically, it means that the User filter turns into a single text area which you can work with as in any text editor: copy/paste several lines at once and apply all changes at once and not line by line. The search tool will help you to find or replace anything you need. All in all, it should be a welcome change for all the aspiring filter developers.

[Added] Add "Reset settings..." option #180
[Changed] "System Extension Blocked" issue on macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) #217
[Changed] Filters' names have been adjusted #187
[Changed] AdGuard to AdGuard #231
[Fixed] Wrong date of establishment in "About AdGuard" section #205
[Fixed] Several localization fixes and updates
[Fixed] The 'expiring trial' warning translation #169
[Fixed] The number of remaining subscription days is not displayed in AdGuard toolbar #191
[Fixed] UF is always turned on after restarting the app #237
[Fixed] Interface bug with filters list #236
[Fixed] Misplaced title in Support window #235

Other

[Improved] AdGuard can now be launched from an external drive #210

A niche but useful improvement. In case you prefer to store your data on an external drive and switch between different desktops a lot. No need to update your user filter and other settings separately on every Mac separately anymore, just have AdGuard installed on an external drive.

[Changed] The SSL exceptions list has been updated
[Fixed] Yandex mail compatibility issue #160

1.5.0 (400) RC

Important notice

There was an updater bug in the last beta and, unfortunately, an in-app update to a newer version will cause an error. If you are using the previous beta 1.5.0 (395), please download the new 1.5.0 (400) version and replace the old one. Earlier versions are not affected by this bug.

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The preparation for the release is going full steam ahead, and this update is actually a release candidate. Several bugs of the Filters section interface (#236, #237) have been fixed, we’ve made changes to the spelling of our brand name (#231) and have addressed some of the minor problems.

Ad blocking

[Fixed] AdGuard doesn't filter apps from the WebCatalog app #165

Previously, AdGuard wasn’t able to filter apps installed with WebCatalog, and they couldn’t even be added to the list of filtered apps manually. This issue gets fixed in this beta-version.

[Fixed] Content rules are applied even when there is a $document exception #234

Networking

[Fixed] Several network errors and compatibility issues.

UI

[Changed] Adguard to AdGuard #231
[Fixed] UF is always turned on after restarting the app #237
[Fixed] Interface bug with filters list #236
[Fixed] Misplaced title in Support window #235

1.5.0 (395) beta

Disclaimer Adguard for Mac is not an open source project. We use GitHub as an open bug tracker for users to see what developers are working on.

We keep working on the next release and it is time to introduce a new beta version. Since in macOS High Sierra all system extensions need a special permission from a user, this new version brings a necessary change to Adguard for Mac - an additional startup tutorial (#217). There are also some important security (#224) and performance (#220) fixes along with a UI enhancement: Now it's possible to reset all settings in "Advanced" section of "Preferences" menu (#180).

Networking

[Fixed] Wrong cyphers order #224
[Fixed] Adguard Crashes when receives new metadata from backend #220

UI

[Added] Add "Reset settings..." option #180
[Changed] "System Extension Blocked" issue on macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) #217
[Changed] Filters' names have been adjusted #187
[Fixed] Wrong date of establishment in "About Adguard" section #205
[Fixed] Several localization fixes and updates

1.4.2 (390) beta

Disclaimer Adguard for Mac is not an open source project. We use GitHub as an open bug tracker for users to see what developers are working on.

The new AdGuard for Mac beta is a long-awaited one, and we tried to deliver. Basically, all the aspects of the program has been improved: many adblocking-related issues to improve the filtering quality, enhanced network security and reworked User filter. More details below.

Ad blocking

[Added] $network basic rules modifier #171
[Changed] The ~third-party modifier behavior #177
[Fixed] Content filtering exception rules #176
[Fixed] Error while parsing a wide filtering rule #175
[Fixed] Replace rules aren't applied to .m3u8 files content #178
[Fixed] Regular expressions with $ aren't processed properly #167
[Fixed[ The script is being removed/cut if there is an $empty modifier in the rule #209
[Fixed] Cosmetic filters are being applied to pages whitelisted by a $document exception #189
[Improved] The range of $$ rules has been increased #196
[Improved] "ExtendedCss" module has been upgraded to v1.0.8 #216
[Improved] The trimming limit for request URLs has been increased #214
[Improved] The $network modifier has been extended, it can now be an exception as well #190

Networking

[Added] An option to exclude websites with EV certificates from filtering #170

An option already familiar to Windows users. Some websites feature Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificates, which require a very strict verification process and offer a stronger guarantee that the website is plausible and trusted. Usually, they are bank websites, payment systems etc., and they normally do not have many ads anyway, if any.

We have also improved the security aspect of Adguard by addressing some security-related issues (#186, #194).

[Fixed] SHA-1 intermediate issue #194
[Fixed] Adguard cannot handle huge chunks properly #218
[Fixed] Connection is allowed when DH1024 is in use #186
[Fixed] "strict-dynamic" CSP is not handled properly #203
[Fixed] There is an empty response from local.adguard.com in some cases when HTTPS is used #206

UI

[Improved] Filter editor has been reworked #56

Now it has become possible to enter the 'advanced editing mode'. Basically, it means that the User filter turns into a single text area which you can work with as in any text editor: copy/paste several lines at once and apply all changes at once and not line by line. The search tool will help you to find or replace anything you need. All in all, it should be a welcome change for all the aspiring filter developers.

[Fixed] The 'expiring trial' warning translation #169
[Fixed] The number of remaining subscription days is not displayed in Adguard toolbar #191

Other

[Improved] Adguard can now be launched from an external drive #210

A niche but useful improvement. In case you prefer to store your data on an external drive and switch between different desktops a lot. No need to update your user filter and other settings separately on every Mac separately anymore, just have AdGuard installed on an external drive.

[Changed] The SSL exceptions list has been updated
[Fixed] Yandex mail compatibility issue #160

1.4.1 (377)

Disclaimer Adguard for Mac is not an open source project. We use GitHub as an open bug tracker for users to see what developers are working on.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: compatibility with Chrome 59 and newer. The changes are few, but crucial.

[Fixed] local.adguard.com certificate is considered invalid by Chrome v59 #183

It may not seem like much, but without this change, Adguard would be partially incompatible with the newest Chrome versions. Needless to say, Chrome is one of the most popular browsers among Mac users, so it is hard to overstate the importance of this fix.

[Changed] Bundle ID for Waterfox app #164

v1.4.0 (375)

Disclaimer Adguard for Mac is not an open source project. We use GitHub as an open bug tracker for users to see what developers are working on.

A small hotfix containing a couple of changes.

[Fixed] Adguard maintains network connections even if the computer is in idle mode #163
[Improved] Cosmetic exception rules compilation speed #173