Release — Adguard 2.5.0 (902)

AdGuard 2.5.0 (902) was a major update released on , primarily focused on bringing full compatibility with macOS Big Sur . This version transitioned the app from legacy Kernel Extensions to Apple’s newer Network Extensions framework. Key Features and Improvements

: Added a new filtering mode. For users on Big Sur, this became the default and required setting found under Preferences > Network > Select Mode . Adguard 2.5.0 (902) Release

: Updated CoreLibs and DnsLibs to enhance the stability and speed of ad-blocking and DNS filtering. AdGuard 2

For Android users, a separate "Version 2.5" was released much earlier (April 2016), which was famous for introducing , allowing the app to block ads in encrypted environments like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. However, the specific build (902) belongs to the 2020 macOS release. For users on Big Sur, this became the

: Minor adjustments to the interface and menu logic to match the refined aesthetic of Big Sur. Historical Context

: This release cycle began laying the groundwork for improved performance on Apple's then-new ARM-based processors.