It’s a common misunderstanding that starting from Safari 12 the browser can block ads. Indeed, Safari reduces your online “footprint”, but it doesn’t leave you out of ads. Naturally, a company famous above all for its marketing won’t be against ads. If you don’t want to see ads, use an ad blocker for Safari like AdLock.
AdLock for SAFARI
Finally you don’t need to compromise because from now on you can use the best Apple browser and be free from ads.
AdLock Safari Extension - bigger than adblock for Mac

If you want you can fine-tune AdLock extension to meet all your needs. Turn on and off filters, add own rules, create personal whitelists whatever works for you.

AdLock protects your confidentiality on the web as if you were a president. It makes you invisible for online trackers, marketers, and spyware.

AdLock uses filters specific for Safari browser. That’s why our ad-blocking is neat and angry.

All AdLock extensions are unconditionally free including AdLock for Safari.
FAQ
AdLock extension can block ads, scripts, trackers & annoyances.
Download Safari ad blocking extension from the official App Store and run it. In the dialogue box click “Open Preferences” where you check the boxes “AdLock Safari Icon” and AdLock.
At the time of writing, AdLock offers two ad blocking extension: for Safari and for Chrome. So, if you prefer Chrome browser download ad blocking extension from the official Chrome Web Store. If you use other browsers please follow our updates as AdLock for Mozilla and Opera browsers are coming soon.