Andre Yoskowitz
4 Oct 2015 14:48
Adblock, the popular ad blocking software for Chrome and Safari has been sold this week, although it is unclear to who.
The extension has over 40 million users, so clearly there was some value there although it is a bit strange that we don't know the amount of the sale, or to whom. When asked, Adblock says the buyer asked to not be named and therefore they could not disclose.
Creator Michael Gundlach will also be leaving the company, with previous director Gabriel Cubbage now taking over under the new owner.
Users are understandably worried about the future of the software given the fact that the buyer could be an advertising company (we have no idea) who will look to cut deals with companies to although their ads through, for example. Most likely, however, the buyer was Adblock Plus.
Source:
TNW