KataAd – Lightweight Ad Blocker Extension

KataAd is a fast, privacy‑first ad blocker built as a Chrome (Manifest V3) extension. It blocks intrusive ads, trackers, and pop‑ups using Chrome’s native declarativeNetRequest engine for maximum performance and minimum resource usage.

Tagline: Block noise. Keep control.

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✨ Key Features

• 🚫 Blocks common ads (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, DoubleClick, Taboola, Outbrain)
• 🕵️ Blocks trackers, pixels, and tracking scripts
• 🧠 Uses Chrome’s native MV3 declarativeNetRequest (no background interception)
• ⚡ Lightweight and fast (no remote filter lists)
• 🌙 Clean dark‑mode popup UI
• 🔁 Enable / Disable blocking with one click
• 📌 Persistent state using Chrome storage
• 📬 Built‑in Get in Touch page for developer contact

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🧩 Extension Structure

kataad/
├── manifest.json
├── rules.json
├── background.js
├── popup.html
├── popup.js
├── contact.html
├── contact.js
├── icons/
│   ├── icon16.png
│   ├── icon48.png
│   ├── icon128.png
│   └── contact.png

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🖥 Popup Interface

The popup provides a simple control panel:

• Extension name and status
• Toggle button to enable or disable ad blocking
• Footer navigation with Get in Touch button

Clicking Get in Touch opens an internal extension page with developer contact details.

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📬 Get in Touch Page

The contact page is an internal, review‑safe extension page designed for transparency and support.

Includes:

• Developer name
• Email contact
• GitHub profile
• WhatsApp link

No tracking, no forms, no analytics.

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🔒 Privacy & Security

KataAd is built with privacy as a first‑class principle:

• ❌ No user tracking
• ❌ No analytics
• ❌ No remote code execution
• ❌ No external filter subscriptions
• ✅ All logic runs locally in the browser

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🛠 Installation (Developer Mode)

1. Clone or download this repository

2. Open Chrome and navigate to:

   chrome://extensions
   

3. Enable Developer mode (top‑right)

4. Click Load unpacked

5. Select the kataad/ folder

6. KataAd will appear in your extensions list

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🧪 Testing

To verify ad blocking:

• Visit a site known for ads
• Open DevTools → Network tab
• Observe blocked requests
• Toggle KataAd off and reload to compare

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📦 Packaging for Chrome Web Store

1. Ensure all icons are present (16, 48, 128)
2. Validate manifest.json for MV3 compliance
3. Zip the contents of the kataad/ folder
4. Upload via Chrome Web Store Developer Dashboard

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🧭 Roadmap

Planned and optional upgrades:

• Per‑site allowlist
• Report broken site workflow
• Expanded ruleset (EasyList‑style)
• Firefox version (Manifest v2 compatible)
• Usage statistics (local‑only)

📄 License

MIT License. Free to use, modify, and distribute.

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Built with focus, simplicity, and control.

incase of any issues,feel free to contact us

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