Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
The free product offers ad, pop-up, tracker, and cookie-notice controls across browser extensions and an Android browser. Public ratings differ by platform, and the stated privacy policy describes collection and de-identified sharing of browsing data. No API or integration documentation was found.
This profile combines documented product information and independent evidence where available. It is not a hands-on test unless TechZella explicitly identifies one.
Decision guideStands AdBlocker Decision Snapshot
A quick way to understand who this product may suit, where its limits matter, and which facts are most relevant before you compare alternatives.
Best suited toIndividuals seeking free ad and pop-up blocking, cookie-notice handling, and site-by-site exceptions in supported browsers or within Stands Browser on Android.
Look elsewhere ifUsers who need iOS support, system-wide Android blocking outside Stands Browser, a public API, or a tool with no browsing-data collection described in its privacy policy, and should evaluate alternatives such as uBlock Origin or Ghostery instead.
PlatformsAndroid, Brave, Google Chrome Extension, Microsoft Edge extension, Opera
TechZella assessment7.4/10
Overview
Stands AdBlocker is a free browser extension from Stands Ltd. It blocks ads, pop-ups, trackers, and cookie notices, and lets users set exceptions for selected websites.
Stands also offers an Android browser with blocking built in. The Android app blocks content within that browser; the product is not documented as a system-wide Android blocker.
One privacy detail merits attention: Stands’ privacy policy says it collects browsing information, including visited websites and clickstream data, and provides filtered browsing data to third parties for purposes such as market analytics.
Decision contextStands AdBlocker — What Sets It Apart?
These are the product-specific differences that may matter when deciding whether the software fits your workflow. They are based on documented evidence rather than a universal ranking.
- The Android offering is a browser with ad blocking built in, rather than a separate system-wide Android blocker.
- Users can configure site exceptions for ads, pop-ups, and cookie notices.
- The vendor describes browser browsing-data collection and de-identified sharing for third-party analytics in its privacy policy.
6 key claims verifiedOur editorial team checked this profile against company information, vendor documentation, product documentation. Supported by 5 documented sources.
Editorial assessmentStands AdBlocker Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free product with no required subscription listed.
- Combines ad, pop-up, tracker, and cookie-notice controls.
- Provides website exceptions for users who want to allow content on selected sites.
- Offers both desktop browser extensions and an Android browser.
Cons
- The privacy policy describes collection of browsing information and filtered sharing with third parties for purposes such as market analytics.
- Cookie notices can remain when removing them could affect website functionality.
- The Android product is a browser, not a documented system-wide blocker.
- No public API or third-party integration catalog was found.
Operational limitsStands AdBlocker Gotchas & Operational Limits
These are documented constraints or practical friction points that may matter before you adopt the product.
The privacy policy describes collection of visited websites, search-result pages, clickstream data, and viewed content, with filtered browsing data provided to third parties for purposes including market analytics.
People choosing an ad blocker primarily to minimize browsing-data disclosure should review the policy rather than assume that blocking ads means no browsing data is collected.
Evidence source ↗Cookie banners can still appear on sites where removing them may impair site functionality.
Users may still need to handle consent prompts manually on some sites.
Evidence source ↗The Android product is a browser app with built-in blocking, not a documented blocker for other Android apps.
Users expecting ads to be blocked across all apps should not assume the browser app provides system-wide filtering.
Evidence source ↗ Security researchSecurity & Privacy
For security-sensitive software, TechZella focuses on documented architecture, authentication, data handling, deployment and privacy details that can affect a buying decision. This is product research, not an independent security audit.
Security posture at a glance
| Data collection | Privacy policy describes collection of browsing information and provision of filtered browsing data to third parties for purposes including market analytics |
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| Android deployment | Ad blocking within Stands Browser; system-wide blocking not documented |
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Security claims are presented only when supported by documented sources. The presence of this section does not constitute a penetration test, certification or independent security audit.
Plans & pricingStands AdBlocker Pricing & Plans
Free
$0
not applicable
The vendor presents Stands AdBlocker as free. Donations are optional and are not required to use the product.
Check current pricing →Pricing may change. Verify current plans on the vendor's website.
Cost contextTotal Cost & Hidden Costs
Additional costs or implementation requirements that are documented in the available evidence.
Subscription
The current Stands AdBlocker is presented as free. The vendor also describes optional donations; no required subscription price is listed for this product.
Evidence source ↗ Compare optionsStands AdBlocker Competitors & Alternatives
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Direct competitors
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CapabilitiesStands AdBlocker Features
Blocking
- Blocks display and video ads
- Blocks pop-ups
- Blocks trackers
- Blocks cookie notices on supported sites
- Offers user-managed website exceptions
Android Browser
- Stands Browser for Android includes built-in ad blocking
- Includes incognito browsing
Product detailsStands AdBlocker Specifications
| Product type | Browser extension and Android browser |
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| Pricing | Free; optional donations |
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| Free trial | Not applicable; current product is presented as free |
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| API | No public API documented in reviewed official material |
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| Integrations | No third-party integrations documented in reviewed official material |
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| Data collection | Privacy policy describes collection of browsing information and provision of filtered browsing data to third parties for purposes including market analytics |
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| Android deployment | Ad blocking within Stands Browser; system-wide blocking not documented |
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Our evidence-based assessmentTechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
7.4/10Moderate confidence
The free product offers ad, pop-up, tracker, and cookie-notice controls across browser extensions and an Android browser. Public ratings differ by platform, and the stated privacy policy describes collection and de-identified sharing of browsing data. No API or integration documentation was found.
Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.
Editorial transparency
Our Review Methodology
Key claims are linked to the sources used to verify them. This evidence record is separate from third-party user ratings.
TechZella evaluates software using documented product capabilities, pricing information, usability and value considerations, independent user evidence where available, and competitive context. The assessment is an editorial review, not a hands-on test unless one is explicitly identified. Our editorial assessment is based on 5 documented sources.
What TechZella adds- The Android offering is a browser with ad blocking built in, rather than a separate system-wide Android blocker.
- Users can configure site exceptions for ads, pop-ups, and cookie notices.
- The vendor describes browser browsing-data collection and de-identified sharing for third-party analytics in its privacy policy.
Important limitations- Stands' privacy policy says it collects visited-site, search-results, clickstream, and viewed-content information, and provides filtered browsing data to third parties for uses such as market analytics.
- Cookie notices may remain visible when removing them could disrupt a website.
- The Android product blocks content within the Stands browser; it is not documented as a system-wide blocker.
Evidence-backed claimsStands Ltd. was founded in 2014 and identifies Roy Rosenfeld as its founder.The company's About page states its founding year, country, and founder.
View source ↗Verified 2026-10-05The product blocks advertisements, pop-ups, trackers, and cookie notices, and supports site exceptions.The official product pages describe these blocking functions and controls.
View source ↗Verified 2026-10-05The vendor describes collection of browsing information and sharing filtered browsing data with third parties for uses such as market analytics.The privacy policy lists browsing information collected and says browsing data is filtered to remove personal data before third-party processing and provision.
View source ↗Verified 2026-10-05The current product is presented as free, with support for voluntary donations.The About page describes the product as free; a company blog page explains voluntary donation options.
View source ↗Verified 2026-10-05Stands Browser is an Android browser with built-in ad blocking.The Google Play listing describes the Android app as a browser that blocks ads while users browse within it.
View source ↗Verified 2026-10-05The Chrome Web Store listing showed 4.8 stars from 158.6K ratings at retrieval.The store listing displayed the rating and rating count, and notes that ratings update daily.
View source ↗Verified 2026-10-05 Independent review sources
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FAQ
Is Stands AdBlocker free? Yes. Stands presents the current product as free and separately describes optional donations.
Which platforms does it support? The vendor lists Chrome, Edge, Opera, Brave, Vivaldi, and Android. The Android offering is Stands Browser with ad blocking built in.
Does it have a public API or documented integrations? No public API or third-party integration catalog was found in the reviewed official material.
Does it collect browsing data? The published privacy policy says Stands collects browsing information, including visited sites and clickstream data, and provides filtered browsing data to third parties for purposes such as market analytics.
Is there a free trial? A trial is not applicable to the current product, which is presented as free.