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This is a first beta showcasing some of the most important changes to be added in Adguard 6.2: new Filtering log and Filter editor, an option to export/import settings and more.
UI
[Changed] Filtering log rework #96
We know for certain that quite a few of our users are actively using filtering log - both for creating new custom rules and generally knowing what's going on. So why not help them a bit? It has undergone a major renovation. New filtering log overlaps with Filter editor a great bit, for example, you can create new rules and unblock blocked requests right from the filtering log.
There are more details to see about each request, too. The request details dialog window is very reminiscent of the Developer tools in Chrome browser. All in all, the new filtering log is much more than a simple list of which requests are blocked and which are not.
[Improved] Search criteria in the filtering log were extended #1513
[Changed] Filter editor rework #1293
Filter editor has also changed for the best. The addition of an 'Edit mode' allows replacing the data grid with a text area. This lets you copy/paste/delete many rules at once without having to bother with export/import.
Basic hotkeys are now available, which will speed up the process of working with the filter editor. There are many other quality of life changes, especially to the UI, which will draw your attention as soon as you launch the new version.
[Added] An option to disable pop-up text in the Filter editor #1082
[Added] A switch to change the filter list display mode #574
[Changed] The link to custom rules creation manual is added to the Filter editor #1410
[Added] Settings export/import #1405
A lot of users were asking for this, and we deliver. Now you can save your settings configuration into a file and then use it to set up Adguard on another machine exactly how you prefer. Another implication of this is quickly switching between different settings profiles without having to feverishly click through a dozen of tabs and checkboxes.
[Changed] Network settings moved to a separate settings tab #1404
This one is rather straightforward. Previously, all network settings were crowding inside the 'General settings' tab making it harder to scroll up in down, searching for the one setting you need. Adding a separate first-level tab for made it easier to navigate through the app.
[Added] An option to disable all Adguard popup notifications #1630
[Fixed] Stealth Mode tooltip bugs #1520
Ad Blocking
[Added] $app modifier support #1396
[Changed] The range of $$ rules was increased #1464
[Changed] The behavior of the ~third-party modifier #1564
[Fixed] Automatic update for disabled filters #1445
[Fixed] Content filtering exception rules behavior #1560
[Fixed] Cosmetic filters are not applied to the pages whitelisted by a $document exception anymore #1574
[Improved] The way $network modifier works #1645
Networking
[Added] Brotli support #1545
[Changed] SHA1 deprecation process is finished #1325
[Fixed] Several userscripts do not work when installed via Adguard #1562
[Fixed] Requests blocked when HTTPS filtering is disabled aren't present in the filtering log #1639
Other
[Added] Adguard French filter #1596
[Changed] Several browsers and apps were added to the list of apps filtered by default #1182, #1563
[Changed] 'Adblock Protector' added to the list of filters available by default #1584