Pie Adblock Chrome Extension Analysis
Privacy, Security & Ad BlockersStore listing title: Pie Adblock - A Powerful Free Ad Blocker
Chrome extension ID: jpkfgepcmmchgfbjblnodjhldacghenp
Pie Adblock is a browser extension designed to remove banners, pop-ups, and video ads in real-time. It includes a visual mode to demonstrate ad removal and focuses on staying updated against streaming site ad-block detection.
Overview
Installs
2.0M+
Rating
★ 4.9
29,822 reviews
Languages
2 locales
Includes Deutsch, English
Market analysis
Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.
Macro category
Privacy, Security & Ad Blockers
Pricing friction
Low review signal
Complaint intensity
Moderate review signal
Listing positioning
The product is positioned as a completely free, powerful ad blocker that specifically targets pre-roll and mid-roll ads on YouTube and Twitch. It emphasizes privacy, Manifest V3 compatibility, and positions itself as a modern replacement for uBlock Origin.
Inferred product pattern
A high-volume free utility targeting streaming platforms, leveraging the transition to Manifest V3 to capture users from legacy ad blockers.
Review-backed pain points
Users reported 'Aw Snap' browser crashes (Status_Access_Violation) and frustration over a reward program where cash-back deals were not honored before the feature was removed.
Observed feature gaps
Some users find the actual performance slightly below the marketing claims, noting occasional slow speeds on YouTube.
- YouTube viewers
- Twitch viewers
- Privacy-conscious web users
- Users seeking free uBlock Origin alternatives
- Blocking streaming video ads
- Removing website pop-ups and banners
- Improving focus on creative platforms like BandLab
- High effectiveness on specific sites
- Rapid updates to counter YouTube detection
- Fast and smooth installation
- Value of being completely free
- Browser instability and crashes
- Intermittent ad leakage on specific sites
- Issues with a reward/cash-back system
- YouTube player performance loops
- Performance complaints detected
- No pricing friction observed as the product is claimed to be completely free.
Support
Complaints regarding missing rewards from a discontinued cash-back system.
Reliability
Reports of browser crashes and inconsistent ad blocking on Twitch and certain other websites.
Privacy
No specific privacy complaints observed in provided review samples.
- Free usage observed
- No account requirement observed
- Free plan or free usage claimed
Store listing facts
- Screenshots: 4
- Videos: 0
- Languages: 2
- Privacy policy
- Developer contact
- Official website
- Support link
- Version: 1.33.8
- Size: 6.73MiB
- Last updated:
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