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Pie Adblock - A Powerful Free Ad Blocker, used by 78,611 people, is not yet reviewed by Extension Auditor. Its permissions mean it can read and change data on all websites, can inject scripts into pages and can observe network requests. It comes from a publisher with 2 extensions and was last updated in December 2025.

Pie Adblock - A Powerful Free Ad Blocker

Pie Adblock - A Powerful Free Ad Blocker Edge extension security report

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🇩🇪German
🇺🇸US English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
1.32.0
Size
6.73 MB
Rating
4.2/5
Reviews
20
Users
78,611
Type
Extension
Updated
Dec 18, 2025
Category
Productivity
Price
Paid
Featured
No
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
No
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Publisher Contextual Analysis

Author
The People's Internet Experiment
Privacy
Privacy Policy
Website
Visit
Extensions
2
Active
2
Obsolete
0
Listed
2
Unlisted
0
Users
80,242

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Item
Type
Severity
Description
scripting
Permission
Critical
This permission allows injection and execution of JavaScript on any webpage. Rated Critical because it can modify page content, steal sensitive data, and inject malicious code into any site the extension has access to.
declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Permission
Critical
This permission combines network request modification with host permissions. Rated Critical because it can modify requests for specific domains, potentially targeting sensitive websites with precise attack rules.
webRequest
Permission
Critical
This permission enables the extension to monitor and analyze all web requests made by the browser. Rated Critical because it can observe all network traffic including sensitive data, track browsing behavior, and gather authentication tokens.
<all_urls>
Host
Critical
Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
Dangerous Permission Combination: scripting,<all_urls>,webRequest
Risk Factor
Critical
Enables sophisticated data theft through script injection and traffic monitoring
Dangerous Permission Combination: scripting,<all_urls>,cookies
Risk Factor
Critical
Enables sophisticated data theft through script injection and traffic monitoring
cookies
Permission
High
This permission provides full access to read and modify browser cookies. Rated High because it can steal session tokens, modify authentication cookies, and compromise accounts across websites.
webNavigation
Permission
High
This permission enables monitoring of all browser navigation events and transitions. Rated High because it can track every page visit, navigation method, and browsing pattern, potentially exposing sensitive browsing behavior and user activities.
offscreen
Permission
High
This permission creates hidden browser documents with full DOM access. Rated High because it can run background operations invisibly, potentially executing malicious code without user awareness.
Dangerous Permission Combination: scripting,cookies,webRequest
Risk Factor
High
Enables extensions to interact with scripts, modify files and downloads, and alter browsing history and bookmarks, potentially affecting data integrity and user control.
Contextual Risk Factors
Risk Factor
High
The following context increases the overall risk:• 10% increase: Early script execution enables pre-emptive content manipulation
Broad Host Permissions
Risk Factor
High
This extension has broad host permissions allowing it to access many or all websites.
Broad Content Script Access
Risk Factor
High
This extension can inject scripts into any website.
tabs
Permission
Medium
This permission enables tab management and monitoring. Rated Medium because it can track open tabs, access tab metadata, and monitor user browsing patterns.
storage
Permission
Medium
This permission allows storing data locally in the browser. Rated Medium because it can persist sensitive user data, track user activities over time, and potentially store malicious payloads.
unlimitedStorage
Permission
Medium
This permission removes storage quota restrictions. Rated Medium because it can store large amounts of user data without limits, potentially impacting browser performance and storing extensive tracking data.
declarativeNetRequestFeedback
Permission
Medium
This permission provides network request modification logs. Rated Medium because it can monitor network request changes and debug traffic modifications.
management
Permission
Medium
This permission manages other installed extensions. Rated Medium because it can enable/disable other extensions and modify their settings, with changes being visible to users.
Early Content Script Execution
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension runs content scripts at document_start.
alarms
Permission
Low
This permission schedules periodic tasks. Rated Low because it can only trigger events at specified times without access to sensitive data.

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About this extension

Pie Adblock blocks ads & pop-ups, plus YouTube & Twitch video ads. You can customize your ad experience with Pie!

Read the publisher’s full description

Pie is a completely free ad blocker that blocks pre-roll ads on YouTube, mid-roll ads on Twitch, pop-ups, banners, and more. Reclaim your online experience and watch ads disappear in real-time! Too good to be true? Here is how it works: 📺 YouTube & Twitch Adblock — Say goodbye to ads on streaming services! Our team of real humans are always working to block video ads that slip past other ad blockers. 🔒 Privacy + Security — Your data is only used to power Pie features—never sold or monetized. We prioritize trust and transparency. Read our full privacy commitment at www.pie.org/privacy 🛑 Advanced Features — Enjoy all advanced adblocker features at no cost to you: robust ad-blocking methods, enhanced popup suppression, plus more. 🎉 Visual Mode — See the power of our ad blocking technology in action as ads are zapped away. 🗽 Made in LA/NY Growing The Pie Together — Pie isn’t just an ad blocker; it’s an experiment to see what happens when people have more control of their internet experience. Add Pie with just a couple clicks and start blocking ads immediately. Terms apply and may be viewed at https://www.pie.org/terms ~~~~~~~ ➤ Changelogs: [December 2025] Rewards for Ads have moved to Pie Shopping to comply with Google's policy updates. Pie Adblock remains completely free with enhanced ad blocking performance, YouTube and Twitch support, and new AI-powered features. Users who want to continue earning rewards can install the Pie Shopping extension. [March 2025] We’ve introduced a new feature that detects when multiple ad blockers or related extensions are installed, as using several at once can negatively impact effective ad blocking. Users now have the option to easily disable conflicting extensions directly within Pie Adblock. This helps ensure optimal ad blocking efficiency, reduces ad block detection, and creates a smoother browsing experience. [February 2025] Released new ways to support your favorite creators on YouTube and Twitch. Our new video overlay shows you when Pie's YouTube & Twitch ad blocker is actively working to block ads and gives you more control over your ad experience. [January 2025] Added support for new Fair Ads sites [October 2024] Twitch stats: ads blocked, time saved, and more! [September 2024] Improvements to Manifest V3 (MV3) ad-blocking and filters [August 2024] First fully featured version. Block distractions like ads, video ads like pre-rolls and mid-rolls, floating videos, pop-ups, cookie banners, and more. ~~~~~~~ Need a replacement for uBlock Origin? Pie is an efficient, fully MV3 compatible ad blocker that will block ads on YouTube, Twitch, and more! Ready to get started? Click “Add to Edge” at the top of this page and start blocking ads in just a couple of

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196 indicators in this extension

196 indicators
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Findings
Permhash
1.14.6
Latest
7.88 MBNot scanned—
037b22e2d85455535b69c5beb24bdb3ceea3ce74310f5fdeb8506414288c5da9
1.16.2
8.54 MBNot scanned—
037b22e2d85455535b69c5beb24bdb3ceea3ce74310f5fdeb8506414288c5da9
1.26.2
7.13 MBNot scanned—
037b22e2d85455535b69c5beb24bdb3ceea3ce74310f5fdeb8506414288c5da9
1.32.0
6.73 MBNot scanned—
037b22e2d85455535b69c5beb24bdb3ceea3ce74310f5fdeb8506414288c5da9
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