Stern (stern.de)
“Stern is a weekly news magazine distributed mostly in Germany, but also in German-speaking countries.” – Source)
Ethical design violations
(Learn more about Ethical Design.)
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43 trackers
Exposes you to third-party sites.
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aggressive
Attempts to block malware blockers.
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doorslam
Interrupts your flow with modal dialogs.
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web bug
Invisible tracking pixel.
After Better
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41% Safer
195 requests blocked
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27% Lighter
906.64 KB saved
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45% Faster
2.47 minutes saved
| Before | After | Improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Requests: | 477 requests | 282 requests | 41% |
| Weight: | 3.26 MB | 2.38 MB | 27% |
| Speed: | 5.51 minutes | 3.03 minutes | 45% |
Statistics by Better Inspector based on the page as on Thursday, February 21st 2019
Block rules
Block blocker blocker
- trigger:
- url-filter: bilder-a.akamaihd.net/ip/js/ipdvdc/blockadblock.min.js
- load-type: third-party
- if-domain: stern.de, www.stern.de
- action:
- type: block
- trigger:
- url-filter: commsvc.stern.de
- load-type: third-party
- if-domain: stern.de, www.stern.de
- action:
- type: block
Fix: See unblock rules for how we allow the theadex.com tracker through just for stern.de as blocking it triggers the site’s blocker blocker. (Issue)
Block first-party adtech
- trigger:
- url-filter: gujAd.js
- load-type: first-party
- if-domain: stern.de, www.stern.de
- action:
- type: block
About Better
Better is a Safari content blocker for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It protects you from trackers and malvertising by enforcing the principles of Ethical Design.