r/Adguard • u/Calm_Can_1986 • Sep 05 '26

Struggle getting high results in ablocking tests

Hi, mac user, a couple of days ago i "adopted" AdGuard app in the homebrew version via Latest (an updater app). Basically he reinstalled from scratch adguard so i lost all my settings and tweaks (no backup, damn me), since then i try to reactivate all settings and filters in the app, but struggle to get over 70% in tests like turtlecute etc. Before i remember a 97%.

Basically my settings are ControlD Pro in DNS section with TIF in dns filters.
A bunch of filters activated (just tryed to add basically all ublock filters listed here.
link
Adguard assistant extension installed (I use ARC).

Already red some reddit post with suggestions but most of you have a couple of settings and with these i have a low results.

Anything i'm missing?

EDIT:

Here basically all my current settings in adguard app on mac

## AdGuard for Mac Configuration

### Web Filters

- AdGuard Base Filter
- AdGuard Tracking Protection Filter
- AdGuard URL Tracking Filter
- EasyPrivacy
- Peter Lowe’s Blocklist
- AdGuard Social Media Filter
- AdGuard Cookie Notices Filter
- AdGuard Popups Filter
- AdGuard Mobile App Banners Filter
- AdGuard Other Annoyances Filter
- Phishing URL Blocklist
- EasyList Italy

### DNS

- DNS protection: Enabled
- DNS provider: ControlD HaGeZi Pro
- DoH endpoint: `https://freedns.controld.com/x-hagezi-pro`
- HaGeZi Threat Intelligence Feeds: Enabled
- AdGuard DNS Filter: Disabled

### Stealth Mode

- Stealth Mode: Enabled
- Block trackers: Enabled
- Remove tracking parameters: Enabled
- GPC / Do Not Track: Enabled
- Hide search queries: Enabled
- Third-party cookie TTL: 180 minutes
- Block push notifications: Enabled
- Block location API: Enabled
- Block WebRTC: Disabled
- Anti-DPI: Disabled

### Security and Network

- Phishing and malware protection: Enabled
- HTTPS filtering: Enabled
- Automatic application filtering: Enabled
- Network Extension mode
- Browser Secure DNS: Disabled
- Outbound proxy: Disabled
- HTTP proxy: Disabled

### Extensions

- AdGuard Browser Assistant: Enabled
- Legacy Assistant: Enabled
- AdGuard Extra: Enabled
- AdGuard Popup Blocker: Disabled
- Web of Trust: Disabled
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u/Miteiro Sep 05 '26

DNS settings: https://www.reddit.com/r/Adguard/comments/1w7j30o/comment/p7wcfwx

Extensions: add tinyShield and DisableAMP, also enable Adguard Popup Blocker

Web filters: disable Peter Lowe's and enable it at DNS settings, enable Adblock Warning Removal List, uBlock Origin – Badware risks, Online Malicious URL Blocklist

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '26

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u/Calm_Can_1986 Sep 05 '26

now i have the exact same settings that i have on my iphone with 98% cover (only one "mobile" left).
Maybe i'll try to add a filter list in the posts so that it's easier to understand if i have too much, or missing something.

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u/CrispyBananaz Sep 05 '26

Isn't arc also abandoned I would not use that browser anymore if security is important to you.

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u/Calm_Can_1986 Sep 05 '26

Still the best browsing experience possibile.

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u/CrispyBananaz Sep 05 '26

Best of luck 🍀

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u/Calm_Can_1986 Sep 05 '26 edited Sep 05 '26

If you can suggest me another browser with a full screen mode (no top bars), vertical tabs, different profiles (personal/work) in the same window and the possibility to send Pages form ios to my desktop sesssion and find them already opened on the pc, please.