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wBlock

App StoreWebsite firewall, bot & spam protection🇺🇸

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on the App Store and has been in the index since 27 Jun 2026. How this is checked

wBlock is an open-source Safari content blocker for iOS that removes ads, trackers, and unwanted content. It supports custom filter lists and userscripts, giving users control over their browsing privacy and experience. Ideal for privacy-focused users.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceiOS
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Overview

5 features

Purpose: Blocks ads, trackers, and unwanted content in Safari for a cleaner, faster browsing experience.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: privacy-conscious iOS users

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: MOBILE · deployment: ios

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: apps.apple.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Website firewall, bot & spam protection space, wBlock takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: Blocks ads, trackers, and unwanted content in Safari for a cleaner, faster browsing experience. Inferred · not functionally tested: wBlock is an open-source project aimed at privacy-conscious iOS users. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (Open Source). Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for iOS.

Alexander Skula builds and maintains wBlock, and it first shipped in 2025. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 5 catalogued features are ad blocking, tracker blocking, and userscript support. The interface is available in English and Korean.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Ad blocking
  • Tracker blocking
  • Userscript support
  • Custom filter lists
  • Privacy controls

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
ad-blockersafari-extensionprivacy-tooluserscript-supportopen-source
AI capabilities
Weights: Open

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
iOS

Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierMulti-languageStore listing found

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed17 Aug · 21:30 UTC
    Five Free Apps seen via crawler:reddit
    Source: crawler:reddit · Open

Frequently asked questions about wBlock

What is wBlock?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Blocks ads, trackers, and unwanted content in Safari for a cleaner, faster browsing experience. It is catalogued under Website firewall, bot & spam protection on PulseGate.
Who should use wBlock?
Inferred · not functionally tested: wBlock is an open-source project built for privacy-conscious iOS users.
Is wBlock free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — wBlock is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does wBlock run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: wBlock runs on iOS.
Is wBlock still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026.
What projects are similar to wBlock?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include 1Blocker, Ad Blocker Pro, and AdLock: Adblocker & Privacy.1BlockerAd Blocker ProAdLock: Adblocker & Privacy
Who makes wBlock?
wBlock is developed by Alexander Skula, based in the United States.
How long has wBlock been around?
wBlock first shipped in 2025.

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