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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Ad Sentinelle.

General​

What is Ad Sentinelle?​

Ad Sentinelle is a SaaS solution for ad revenue recovery. It detects users with ad blockers and offers them to disable it to access content.

How does detection work?​

Ad Sentinelle uses multiple complementary detection methods:

  • Element Bait: Elements that trigger ad blockers
  • Network Detection: Verifying requests to ad servers

These combined methods ensure reliable detection with minimal false positives.

Which ad blockers are detected?​

  • uBlock Origin
  • AdBlock Plus
  • AdBlock
  • AdGuard
  • Brave Browser
  • Firefox Tracking Protection
  • And others...

Is Ad Sentinelle GDPR compliant?​

Yes, Ad Sentinelle is GDPR compliant:

  • First-party cookies only
  • No cross-site tracking
  • Anonymized data
  • No personally identifiable info collection

Integration​

How long does integration take?​

Basic integration takes less than 5 minutes:

  1. Get Site ID (provided by admin)
  2. Copy-paste code (2 min)
  3. Test (3 min)

Does the SDK slow down my site?​

No, the SDK is optimized for performance:

  • < 15 KB (gzipped)
  • Asynchronous loading
  • No external dependencies
  • Negligible Core Web Vitals impact

Does it work with React/Vue/Angular?​

Yes, Ad Sentinelle works with all JavaScript frameworks. See our integration guides.

Configuration​

Hard vs Soft Mode​

  • Hard: Completely blocks content until disabling ad blocker
  • Soft: Shows wall but allows closing

Hard mode has better conversion but may frustrate users.

How do I customize the wall?​

Use Wall Builder in the dashboard:

  1. Go to your site → Wall Builder
  2. Customize colors, texts, logo
  3. Real-time preview
  4. Publish changes

Performance​

What conversion rate should I expect?​

  • Average: 25-30%
  • Good: 30-40%
  • Excellent: > 40%

Hard mode, personalized messages, and help guide increase conversions.

How to improve conversion rate?​

  1. Personalize messages for your audience
  2. Enable help guide
  3. Test variants with A/B testing
  4. Optimize display timing
  5. Polish design

Support​

How to contact support?​

📧 support@advitad.com

Average response time: < 24h (business days)

Do you offer a free trial?​

Yes, 30 days free trial with full feature access.

Technical​

Where are servers located?​

Servers are in Europe (Google Cloud - europe-west1).

Is there an API?​

Yes, complete REST API available for data access.

Does it work on mobile?​

Yes, Ad Sentinelle works on all devices:

  • Desktop (all browsers)
  • Mobile (iOS Safari, Android Chrome)
  • Tablets

The wall is responsive and auto-adapts.

More Questions?

Contact our support for any additional questions.