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Blahker is a Safari content blocker designed to eliminate interstitial ads on Taiwanese websites. It is available as a Safari extension for both iOS and macOS, and its blocking rules are listed in a JSON file that can be updated without requiring an app update.

Key Features

• Blocks interstitial ads on Taiwanese websites
• Available for iOS and macOS
• Open-source and collaborative
• Blocking rules are stored in a JSON file
• Does not invade user privacy

How It Works

Blahker uses the WebKit API provided by Apple to block ads. When a user loads a webpage, Safari queries the Blahker extension for blocking rules, and the extension returns a JSON file containing the rules. This process ensures that user privacy is maintained, as the extension does not have access to the user's browsing history.

Installation

To install Blahker, users can download the iOS app from the App Store or the macOS extension from the GitHub repository. After installation, users need to enable the Blahker extension in Safari settings.

Pros

• Effective in blocking interstitial ads
• Open-source and community-driven
• Respects user privacy

Cons

• Limited to blocking ads on Taiwanese websites
• May not be effective against all types of ads