Internet Explorer is the latest browser to get the Adblock Plus treatment

[Mr Orus]

It might come as a surprise, particularly if you are a Chrome, Opera or Firefox user, but Adblock Plus has not been available for Internet Explorer until now. Microsoft's web browser is the latest to gain the option to block advertisements. An experimental version of the plugin was released for IE a couple of months ago, but today sees the release of the official, final version.

The add-on has been a long time coming to Internet Explorer, and fans of the browser are likely to welcome it with open arms. If you've used the extension in other browsers, you'll have a good idea of what to expect -- although the name is something of a give-away.

Windows 8 users may be disappointed to find that there is no support for the modern or Windows RT versions of the browser, just the desktop edition. The modern version's lack of support for any extension -- at least at the moment -- means this is unlikely to change any time soon.

After installing the add-on, you'd be forgiven for thinking the installation has failed; there is no obvious way to access Adblock Plus. Make sure you have the status bar enabled and you'll be able to access the extension's options. It's also worth bearing in mind that even the Adblock Plus website admits that "there is still much room for improvement".

So, if you're an Internet Explorer user who is tired of seeing advertisements littering the web pages you visit, head on over to the Adblock Plus website and grab yourself a copy. But don’t forget, websites like BetaNews rely on advertising to some extent to stay alive. There are plenty of sites who go over the top, but don’t forget to add us to your whitelist!

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[calguyhunk]

The modern version's lack of support for any extension -- at least at the moment -- means this is unlikely to change any time soon.

And they wonder why people hate IE! :nono:

[calguyhunk]

The modern version's lack of support for any extension -- at least at the moment -- means this is unlikely to change any time soon.

And they wonder why people hate IE! :(

[ande]

Of topic:

It's developers that are the main reason why IE lacks so many add-ons.

Developing add-on in IE is not as simple as it is in Firefox.

In order to create add-on in Firefox you need to know jetpack API which is combination of HTML, CSS and JS.

On the other hand to develop add-on in IE you will, at least, need to know C++ and .NET CRL.

On topic:

IE does have its own ads blocking module "Tracking Protection", which is very good. You can as well import ABP lists and even your own lists.

My IE uses "Tracking Protection" with default deny rules, which is, in way it is configured, much better than NoScript, I also use Protection Mode, custom protection settings, Override automatic cookies handling, Pop-up Blocker, disabled downloads and execution of binaries, and so on.

In order for Firefox to achieve that level of security it needs add-ons, which from one hand reduces responsiveness and with every new add-on number of vulnerabilities is increased, which reduces browser stability.

My IE is much faster than Firefox, although in Firefox I have only 3 add-ons from which are 2 active. Not to mention that in IE I whitelisted only CSS and few image hosting websites. Other websites are added manually, therefore loading webpages is blazing fast.

Internet Explorer, if configured well, is the most secure web browser without having to use any add-on.

Oh, and also this configurations don't have metro limitations, unlike 3rd party add-ons.

Cheers.