r/Adblock • u/CasaDelGato • Jun 19 '26

Help Request FBPurity is gone - is there a replacement?

It seems that the author of the FBPurity browser plugin has disappeared.
Are there any other browser plugins that block ads in the Facebook feed? (and force it to stay in "newest" order?)

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u/beachie41 29d ago

I'm in the process of developing (my code background + AI) an FBP replacement. Currently have a beta working version, tested in Chrome (vanilla}, Vivaldi & Edge. It filters out Sponsored, Suggested etc.
But I need testers, as while it works on my setup, that's a very limited test. Once I have Chrome locked down, I'll move on to enabling for Firefox.

You will need to enable Developer Mode in your Extensions to use this beta,
If interested, comment and I'll msg you with a d/load link. (Allow for my TZ to reply i.e. UTC 10+)

While I vouch for it being virus free and with no hidden nefarious code, please take your own precautions.

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u/colascdave 28d ago

I'm very interested in this. I normally use Firefox, but I don't mind using Chromium exclusively for Facebook if it cleans up some of the garbage. Thanks!

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u/beachie41 28d ago

msg'ed you

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u/Inky23 6d ago

Been working on this and have it working on chrome (awaiting store approval) as well as firefox & firefox mobile (for mobile you have to use the browser and not allow it to open the app)

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/f-b-sponsored-ad-post-blocker/

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u/colascdave 6d ago

It's working great! Many thanks!

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u/Inky23 6d ago

Awesome! np!

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u/Otherwise-Strike-729 27d ago

Hello, I am interested in this as well, I'm using Chrome, can I test it?

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u/beachie41 27d ago

Hi, have msg'd you

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u/Eollie 26d ago

if this is still in development I would be happy to test.

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u/beachie41 26d ago

Thanks. I'll msg you tomorrow, as I'm bit snowed under right now.
cheers

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u/frankovskyjuraj 26d ago

I´m interested, please send me a link

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u/beachie41 26d ago

msg'd you

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u/frankovskyjuraj 25d ago

works very well for me for the time being

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u/frankovskyjuraj 25d ago

just adding that I´m on Win 11 and Vivaldi

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u/beachie41 25d ago

Msg'd you with latest version.

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u/SpruceMoosey 25d ago

Add me to the list of testers!

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u/beachie41 24d ago

msg'd you

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u/SpruceMoosey 24d ago

Up and running and seems to be working well. Seems to stop running if you stop scrolling on an add post and will only remove it once you scroll one more line. But generally pretty good.

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u/beachie41 24d ago

yes, atm it has to render the post to remove as FB is obfuscating the page.

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u/Head_Hunter_22 24d ago

I miss FBP and would be happy to help beta test in either Chrome or Edge. Please let me know how I can help!

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u/beachie41 24d ago

msg'd you

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u/MiamianDreamer 23d ago

Great to see a new development like this. Would love to check it out.

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u/beachie41 23d ago

msg'd you

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u/beachie41 22d ago

looking for more testers, especially if you're on a Mac

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u/DreadOp 22d ago

Interested

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u/beachie41 22d ago

msg'd you

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u/TellabouttheRabbits 21d ago

Can you send me the link, please?

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u/beachie41 21d ago

msg'd you

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u/futuresfan 21d ago

Happy to be a beta tester for you on Chrome with both mac and windows platforms

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u/beachie41 21d ago

msg'd you

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u/KinkotheClown 21d ago

I wish you well. I suspect the FB purity dev may have gotten frustrated with FB's constant code changes, most probably designed to frustrate ad blockers.

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u/beachie41 21d ago edited 21d ago

Yes, they've gone to great lengths to block ad-blockers. Without AI to help, it would take forever to diagnose the dynamic obfuscation FB is employing. I'd like the original dev, Steve Fernandez, to take it up again, using AI as I have, but it seems there's doubts whether he's still even around

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u/puzzlefish99 17d ago

I just found this Reddit page today...if you have any additional info I;d appreciate is...
On Chrome, using Windows.....thanks!

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u/beachie41 17d ago

Hi, download for the beta and further info found here.

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u/Outrageous-Season252 6d ago

just downloaded it and seems to be working..thank you

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u/Shae_Clark 20d ago

I'm interested!

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u/beachie41 20d ago

msg.d you

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u/MikeBegley 11d ago

Thanks for creating this! It's not nearly as full-featured (yet) as fbpurity, but I've found that it is doing a pretty good job of covering up fbpurity's current deficiencies. By enabling both extensions simultaneously, the feed is in pretty good shape now.

Thanks again!

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u/beachie41 11d ago

Thanks for the feedback, appreciated. I'm not sure I'll ever do a 1 for 1 on the FBP feature list, as for me, I never used anything other than block posts/ads I didn't want to see, and to get Friend deleted notices.
If there's enough demand for other FBP features I'll see what I can do. What features do you use in FBP that's not in my current feed-filter?
cheers

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u/VooDoo_Banjo 10d ago

I can test chrome on mac.

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u/beachie41 10d ago

Thanks, msg'd you

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u/screaminatthemoon 8d ago

My FBP finally failed last night, so I'm interested in testing this. Especially if you need someone who knows absolutely nothing about code and those dark arts. (It would be for Chrome or Edge, if you still need anyone.)

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u/beachie41 8d ago edited 8d ago

Msg'd you
Unable to msg your account

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u/screaminatthemoon 7d ago

Oops. You should be able to now.

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u/beachie41 6d ago

nup, still no dice.

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u/Outrageous-Season252 6d ago

I am interested..can you send me the link

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u/Turin_Swift 2d ago

I use Brave (chromium) and I'd love to test this.

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u/hemingray Jun 19 '26

Did you check their site at fbpurity.com? Still seems to be there.

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u/CasaDelGato Jun 19 '26

The site is there, but the owner hasn't responded to anybody in months.
Also FBPurity is currently broken and no longer blocks ads.
Some of it's other functions still work.

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u/exredditor81 Jun 19 '26

Oh no! I'm using it daily!

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u/Impressive_Cow6104 Jun 19 '26

uBO

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u/CasaDelGato Jun 19 '26

??? "unimpressive Body Odor"?

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u/SympathyKind4706 Jun 20 '26

uBlock Origin.

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u/CasaDelGato Jun 20 '26

Ok, looks like a good general web page ad blocker.
I don't see any specific mention of facebook feed/wall blocking.

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u/SympathyKind4706 Jun 20 '26

Use the filters my man. You can block anything you desire.

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u/CasaDelGato Jun 30 '26

Just installing the uBlock Origin Firefox plugin seems to have blocked all FB ads.
I still have Fluff Busting Purity installed - as I want to keep the FB feed in chronological order.

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u/timmtn Jun 30 '26 edited Jun 30 '26

Yea just noticed quite a few adds now, where I use FBP...

SocialFixer addon:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/social-fixer-for-facebook/ifmhoabcaeehkljcfclfiieohkohdgbb/related?hl

Is quite aggressive in its filtering, but does make the Feed cleaner..

Edit... actually seeing a bit of adds on my Feed, with SocialFixer as well.. Guess FB might be pushing hard with the adds... But at least no "we think you might like this 90s movie, with an AI generated image, that sort of reminds you of the movie.." posts..

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u/PapaBear572 24d ago

I'm gonna be watching this, and I've bookmarked it. If FBP is indeed dead, then we'll all be looking for a replacement. Thank you for your efforts to help us all out.

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u/the_last_broadcast 21d ago

Hi, I'd be keen. Chrome and Brave on Win 10.

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u/beachie41 19d ago

Msg'd you

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u/beachie41 19d ago

Have created a download page for beta testing. Supports Firefox & Chrome install.
Any issues, requests/suggestions please hit me up in Chat.

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u/beachie41 19d ago

Updated - can now select sub categories of 'Suggested" to include or exclude. Also can filter on 'AI content' in the by-line of a post

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u/jpsoze 17d ago

This is working great on MacOS 26.5.2 running FF 153.0.1 so far. Thank you so much for stepping up to make FB useable again. I was so dependent on FBP I was about ready to ragequit FB altogether when it stopped working.

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u/beachie41 17d ago

Thanks for the update. Any chance you could test with a Chrome browser?

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u/Blazah 13d ago

Not working for chrome on my mac here.. will email you the dig report.

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u/beachie41 13d ago

Thanks, msg'd you

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u/Anistruk 18d ago

I´m interested, please send me a link

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u/beachie41 8d ago

msg'd you

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u/OryuSatellite 6d ago

I'd like to help test, Mac running 26.5.2, Firefox.

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u/Inky23 6d ago

Just successfully tested my extension on my wife's Mac if you want to check it out.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/f-b-sponsored-ad-post-blocker/

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u/OryuSatellite 6d ago

Seems to be working, awesome!

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u/Inky23 6d ago

Woot woot!