From 9786cacbc1d4d0bb7e952fefce27553384ae15b5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dasha_Bugayova Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:17:57 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/5] Create older-os.md --- docs/general/older-os.md | 0 1 file changed, 0 insertions(+), 0 deletions(-) create mode 100644 docs/general/older-os.md diff --git a/docs/general/older-os.md b/docs/general/older-os.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e69de29bb2d From dc41f980efb4fdb241a761b017d7556461428b2f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dasha_Bugayova Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:20:20 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/5] [AGM-2852] KB article about installing AdGuard on older OS --- docs/general/older-os.md | 106 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 106 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/general/older-os.md b/docs/general/older-os.md index e69de29bb2d..d4817ed7180 100644 --- a/docs/general/older-os.md +++ b/docs/general/older-os.md @@ -0,0 +1,106 @@ +--- +title: Installing AdGuard on older OS versions +sidebar_position: 10 +--- + +If your device runs an older operating system, the latest version of AdGuard may not install. In this case, you can download a compatible earlier version of the app from the links below. + +:::note + +Older versions of the app may not include the latest features and may no longer receive updates. + +::: + +## Android + +AdGuard Ad Blocker for Android and Android TV require **Android 9 or later**. + +If your device runs an older Android version, you can install an earlier version of the app: + +- https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/releases/download/v4.7.2/adguard-4.7.2-release.apk + +Download the `.apk` file and install the app as usual. + +:::note + +To install the `.apk` file, you may need to allow [installation from unknown sources](https://adguard.com/kb/adguard-for-android/installation/#installation) in your Android settings. + +::: + +## iOS + +AdGuard Ad Blocker requires **iOS 15.4 or later**. + +:::note + +Apple does not allow installing older app versions manually. If your device runs an older iOS version, AdGuard may not be available for installation. + +::: + +## macOS + +Starting with AdGuard for Mac v2.18 beta, the minimum supported system version is **macOS 12 Monterey**. + +If your Mac runs an older version of macOS, install one of the following releases: + +- macOS 11 (Big Sur) +https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForMac/releases/download/v2.17.3/AdGuard-2.17.3.2020-release.dmg + +- macOS 10.12–10.15 +https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardVPNForMac/releases/download/v2.5.1.770/AdGuardVPN-2.5.1.770-release.dmg + +- macOS 10.12 +https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardVPNForMac/releases/download/v2.0-beta/AdGuardVPN-2.0.0.254-beta.dmg + +- macOS 10.9 and older (64-bit only) +https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForMac/releases/download/v1.4.2.390-beta/Adguard-1.4.2.beta.dmg + +Download the `dmg` file and install the app as usual. + +## Windows + +Starting with AdGuard for Windows v8.0 requires **Windows 10 or later**. + +If you are using an older Windows version, you can install one of the following releases: + +- Windows 8 and 8.1 +https://static.adtidy.org/windows/setup-7.22.5240.0.exe + +- Windows 7 +https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForWindows/releases/download/v7.19.0/AdGuard-7.19.0-.4853.exe + +- Windows XP +https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForWindows/releases/download/v6.4.1814.4903/Setup_6.4.1814.4903.exe + +Download the `.exe` file and install the app as usual. + +## AdGuard Mini for Mac (formerly AdGuard for Safari) + +AdGuard Mini for Mac requires **Safari 15 or later (macOS 12 Monterey)**. + +If your device cannot run a newer Safari version, try installing beta builds of AdGuard Mini through TestFlight: + +- AdGuard Mini on TestFlight +https://agrd.io/adguard_for_safari_testflight + +:::note + +TestFlight builds are available for a limited time. + +::: + +If your system uses an older Safari version, you can try installing one of the earlier releases: + +- AdGuard for Safari v1.11.24 +https://agrd.io/safari_release + +- AdGuard for Safari v1.5.2 +https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardForSafari/releases/download/v1.5.2-beta/AdGuard_Safari.app.zip + +- AdGuard for Safari v1.4.1 +https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardForSafari/releases/download/v1.4.1/AdGuard.for.Safari.app.zip + +- AdGuard for Safari v1.3.3 +https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardForSafari/releases/download/v1.3.3/AdGuard.for.Safari.app.zip + +Older Safari versions may not support modern content blocking API. If possible, we recommend updating your browser or operating system to the latest version supported by your device. From 769f9f2dd3b4a67762f02fc5ca73a7e23271b98e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dasha_Bugayova Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:10:46 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/5] fixed links and spaces --- docs/general/older-os.md | 16 ++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/general/older-os.md b/docs/general/older-os.md index d4817ed7180..f6c9da63c6f 100644 --- a/docs/general/older-os.md +++ b/docs/general/older-os.md @@ -43,14 +43,14 @@ Starting with AdGuard for Mac v2.18 beta, the minimum supported system version i If your Mac runs an older version of macOS, install one of the following releases: -- macOS 11 (Big Sur) +- macOS 10.15–11 https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForMac/releases/download/v2.17.3/AdGuard-2.17.3.2020-release.dmg -- macOS 10.12–10.15 -https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardVPNForMac/releases/download/v2.5.1.770/AdGuardVPN-2.5.1.770-release.dmg +- macOS 10.13–10.14 +https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForMac/releases/download/v2.11.0/AdGuard-2.11.0.1292-release.dmg - macOS 10.12 -https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardVPNForMac/releases/download/v2.0-beta/AdGuardVPN-2.0.0.254-beta.dmg +https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForMac/releases/download/v2.8.1.1147/AdGuard-2.8.1.1147-release.dmg - macOS 10.9 and older (64-bit only) https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForMac/releases/download/v1.4.2.390-beta/Adguard-1.4.2.beta.dmg @@ -91,16 +91,16 @@ TestFlight builds are available for a limited time. If your system uses an older Safari version, you can try installing one of the earlier releases: -- AdGuard for Safari v1.11.24 +- AdGuard for Safari v1.11.24 https://agrd.io/safari_release -- AdGuard for Safari v1.5.2 +- AdGuard for Safari v1.5.2 https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardForSafari/releases/download/v1.5.2-beta/AdGuard_Safari.app.zip -- AdGuard for Safari v1.4.1 +- AdGuard for Safari v1.4.1 https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardForSafari/releases/download/v1.4.1/AdGuard.for.Safari.app.zip -- AdGuard for Safari v1.3.3 +- AdGuard for Safari v1.3.3 https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardForSafari/releases/download/v1.3.3/AdGuard.for.Safari.app.zip Older Safari versions may not support modern content blocking API. If possible, we recommend updating your browser or operating system to the latest version supported by your device. From fe92f4828effb8c400a46216555d9311eceb9205 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dasha_Bu <67567540+DashaBu@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:40:54 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 4/5] Update docs/general/older-os.md Co-authored-by: Helen <58733007+el-termikael@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/general/older-os.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/general/older-os.md b/docs/general/older-os.md index f6c9da63c6f..7749af24859 100644 --- a/docs/general/older-os.md +++ b/docs/general/older-os.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Installing AdGuard on older OS versions sidebar_position: 10 --- -If your device runs an older operating system, the latest version of AdGuard may not install. In this case, you can download a compatible earlier version of the app from the links below. +If your device runs an older operating system, you may not be able to install the latest version of AdGuard. If this is the case, you can download an earlier, compatible version of the app using the links below. :::note From 151d2cf75336aff015f1aaecd070cf8a88f3da16 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dasha_Bugayova Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:39:05 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 5/5] fixed the links --- docs/general/older-os.md | 38 +++++++++++++++++++------------------- 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/general/older-os.md b/docs/general/older-os.md index 7749af24859..e98c13636f3 100644 --- a/docs/general/older-os.md +++ b/docs/general/older-os.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ AdGuard Ad Blocker for Android and Android TV require **Android 9 or later**. If your device runs an older Android version, you can install an earlier version of the app: -- https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/releases/download/v4.7.2/adguard-4.7.2-release.apk +- https://agrd.io/android-older-version Download the `.apk` file and install the app as usual. @@ -43,17 +43,17 @@ Starting with AdGuard for Mac v2.18 beta, the minimum supported system version i If your Mac runs an older version of macOS, install one of the following releases: -- macOS 10.15–11 -https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForMac/releases/download/v2.17.3/AdGuard-2.17.3.2020-release.dmg - -- macOS 10.13–10.14 -https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForMac/releases/download/v2.11.0/AdGuard-2.11.0.1292-release.dmg +- macOS 10.9 and older (64-bit only) +https://agrd.io/macos-10-9 - macOS 10.12 -https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForMac/releases/download/v2.8.1.1147/AdGuard-2.8.1.1147-release.dmg +https://agrd.io/macos-10-12 -- macOS 10.9 and older (64-bit only) -https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForMac/releases/download/v1.4.2.390-beta/Adguard-1.4.2.beta.dmg +- macOS 10.13–10.14 +https://agrd.io/macos-10-13-10-14 + +- macOS 10.15–11 +https://agrd.io/macos-10-15-11 Download the `dmg` file and install the app as usual. @@ -63,14 +63,14 @@ Starting with AdGuard for Windows v8.0 requires **Windows 10 or later**. If you are using an older Windows version, you can install one of the following releases: -- Windows 8 and 8.1 -https://static.adtidy.org/windows/setup-7.22.5240.0.exe +- Windows XP +https://agrd.io/windows-xp - Windows 7 -https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForWindows/releases/download/v7.19.0/AdGuard-7.19.0-.4853.exe +https://agrd.io/windows-7 -- Windows XP -https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForWindows/releases/download/v6.4.1814.4903/Setup_6.4.1814.4903.exe +- Windows 8 and 8.1 +https://agrd.io/windows-8-8-1 Download the `.exe` file and install the app as usual. @@ -94,13 +94,13 @@ If your system uses an older Safari version, you can try installing one of the e - AdGuard for Safari v1.11.24 https://agrd.io/safari_release -- AdGuard for Safari v1.5.2 -https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardForSafari/releases/download/v1.5.2-beta/AdGuard_Safari.app.zip +- AdGuard for Safari v1.3.3 +https://agrd.io/safari-1-3-3 - AdGuard for Safari v1.4.1 -https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardForSafari/releases/download/v1.4.1/AdGuard.for.Safari.app.zip +https://agrd.io/safari-1-4-1 -- AdGuard for Safari v1.3.3 -https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardForSafari/releases/download/v1.3.3/AdGuard.for.Safari.app.zip +- AdGuard for Safari v1.5.2 +https://agrd.io/safari-1-5-2 Older Safari versions may not support modern content blocking API. If possible, we recommend updating your browser or operating system to the latest version supported by your device.