Ad Cleanser version history - 6 versions
Ad Cleanser by Ad Cleanse
Ad Cleanser version history - 6 versions
Be careful with old versions! These versions are displayed for testing and reference purposes.You should always use the latest version of an add-on.
Latest version
Version 1.0.6
Released 24 Aug 2026 - 498.17 kBWorks with firefox 140.0 and later- Enlarged buttons and links on the data choices screen for easier tapping
- Updated the data choices screen so the hourly activity check is described as information that is always used, matching how it works
Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Older versions
Version 1.0.5
Released 18 Aug 2026 - 495.33 kBWorks with firefox 140.0 and later- Refreshed the data choices screen with clearer sections separating information that is always used from information you can opt out of
- Added more info explaining where collected information is sent
- Added an automated check confirming the data choices screen behaves correctly whether you accept, decline, or decide later
Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.0.4
Released 18 Aug 2026 - 496.15 kBWorks with firefox 140.0 and laterFixes
- Background data reporting now only happens after you have given consent, keeping your choice consistent from the moment setup completes.
- Added test coverage for the consent-gated background reporting.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.0.3
Released 14 Aug 2026 - 496.34 kBWorks with firefox 140.0 and laterFixes
- Restored blocking on ad placements that had changed their page structure to slip past detection, including video-adjacent banner ads, embedded widget ads, and native-style ad units.
- Fixed a case where a blocked ad could leave behind an empty placeholder box instead of collapsing cleanly.
Under the Hood
- Added automated regression checks to catch ad-blocking gaps before they reach a release.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.0.2
Released 13 Aug 2026 - 493.87 kBWorks with firefox 140.0 and laterFeatures
- Added a running count of blocked ad elements to the toolbar button.
- Accepting the extension now opens a fresh new tab page automatically.
- Refreshed the icon and logo artwork.
Fixes
- Fixed a rare case where changing the allow list from the toolbar button and the settings page at the same time could undo each other's changes.
- Fixed blocking rules occasionally getting stuck in a stale state after a failed update instead of properly recovering.
- Fixed video ad skipping occasionally breaking playback.
- Fixed the reduced motion preference not fully stopping loading animations on the new tab page.
- Removed a handful of broad ad-hiding rules that could occasionally hide real page content, replacing them with more precise rules for known sites.
Under the Hood
- Improved reliability of allow list syncing between the toolbar button and settings page.
- Improved new tab story loading with better caching and timeout handling.
- Consolidated page-matching logic used across the extension for consistency.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.0.0
Released 10 Aug 2026 - 473.03 kBWorks with firefox 140.0 and laterSource code released under All Rights Reserved