I Built a Free Lightweight Ad Blocker Chrome Extension (Looking for Feedback)

Source: Dev.to

Why I built it

Most ad blockers are powerful but can feel heavy for everyday browsing. I wanted something:

• Simple and fast
• Minimal in features
• Focused on performance and privacy

What the extension does

• Blocks common ads, popups, and banners
• Handles dynamically loaded ads using DOM observation
• Very lightweight (low CPU & memory usage)
• No tracking and no unnecessary permissions

What it’s not

This isn’t meant to replace full‑featured blockers. It’s a minimal alternative for people who just want ads gone without complexity.

Link

You can check it out here:
Chrome Web Store – Lightweight Ad Blocker

What I’m looking for

I’d really appreciate feedback on:

• Performance
• Sites where ads slip through
• Features you’d expect in a minimal ad blocker

Thanks for reading! I’m happy to answer questions or discuss how it works under the hood.