Adblock Plus AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Privacy Tools

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1. 

   

   uBlock Origin

    1873 likes

   This efficient and lightweight browser add-on, developed by Raymond Hill, functions as a wide-spectrum blocker, not just for ads but also trackers and malware. Compatible with Chromium and Firefox, it uses multiple filter lists like EasyList and customizable options, ensuring thorough protection.

   122 uBlock Origin alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Ad Blocker
   • Privacy Tool

   Origin

   • Canada

   Platforms

   • Microsoft Edge
   • Google Chrome
   • Thunderbird
   • Opera
   • Node.JS
   • Mozilla Firefox

   • Canada

   

   

   

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   uBlock Origin vs Adblock Plus Comments

   Top Positive Comment by Buster_Blue · Nov 20, 2016

   Uses less resources than Adblock Plus, and it's more customizable.

   Positive comment by Nicolas · May 8, 2025

   It's free and works perfect ! After using AdBlockPlus during more than 10 years, uBlock Origin seems the best alternative.

   Positive comment by VBod · Oct 22, 2023

   uBlock is not detected by sites.

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   • uBlock Origin is Free and Open SourceAdblock Plus is Freemium and Open Source
   • uBlock Origin is Customizable and Security-focusedAdblock Plus is not according to our users
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   AdGuard

    303 likes

   Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spyware filter, and controls ad display in apps.

   136 AdGuard alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Ad Blocker
   • Privacy Tool

   Origin

   • Cyprus
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Chrome OS
   • Android Tablet
   • HUAWEI AppGallery
   • iPad
   • Microsoft Edge
   • Vivaldi
   • Google Chrome
   • Samsung Galaxy Store
   • Safari
   • F-Droid
   • Android TV
   • Yandex Browser
   • Opera
   • Mozilla Firefox

   • Cyprus
   • EU

   

   

   

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   AdGuard vs Adblock Plus Comments

   Positive comment by Guest · Jun 18, 2017

   Adblock is good, Adguard is better.

   Positive comment by Guest · Apr 6, 2017

   Excellent and you can customize it to get rid of annoying ads that others don't block.

   Positive comment by Guest · Feb 5, 2017

   Low use of RAM and more options!!!

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   • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceAdblock Plus is also Freemium and Open Source
4. 

   

   SponsorBlock

    148 likes

   SponsorBlock is an open-source crowdsourced browser extension to skip sponsor segments in YouTube videos. Users submit when a sponsor happens from the extension, and the extension automatically skips sponsors it knows about.

   80 SponsorBlock alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Ad Blocker
   • Privacy Tool

   Origin

   • Canada

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • iPhone
   • iPad
   • Microsoft Edge
   • Google Chrome
   • Mozilla Firefox
   • Safari

   • Canada

   

   

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   SponsorBlock vs Adblock Plus Comments

   Negative comment by Anipe · Apr 13, 2022

   isnt an alternative to adblock as it only blocks sponsors on YOUTUBE videos

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   • SponsorBlock is Freemium and Open SourceAdblock Plus is also Freemium and Open Source
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   AdGuard

   Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spywa...

   https://adguard.com

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   Privacy Badger

    331 likes

   Privacy Badger is a free browser extension made by the leading digital rights nonprofit EFF to stop companies from spying on you online.

   73 Privacy Badger alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Ad Blocker
   • Privacy Tool

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Microsoft Edge
   • Google Chrome
   • Opera
   • Mozilla Firefox
   • Brave

   • United States

   

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   Privacy Badger vs Adblock Plus Comments

   Positive comment by Guest · Jun 25, 2016

   Open Source, don't use lists but an algorithm, developed by EFF

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   • Privacy Badger is Free and Open SourceAdblock Plus is Freemium and Open Source
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   Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker

    346 likes

   Block ads, cookies, popups & other trackers. Ghostery sets you up for a private, transparent, and fast internet.

   98 Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Ad Blocker
   • Privacy Tool

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Microsoft Edge
   • Vivaldi
   • Google Chrome
   • Safari
   • Yandex Browser
   • Opera
   • Mozilla Firefox

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker vs Adblock Plus Comments

   Negative comment by Anipe · Apr 13, 2022

   isnt open source compared to competitors

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   • Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is Free and Open SourceAdblock Plus is Freemium and Open Source
9. 

   

   Blokada

    111 likes

   Blokada is the popular ad blocker and privacy app for Android and iOS. It's being supported and actively developed by the amazing open source community.

   104 Blokada alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Ad Blocker
   • Privacy Tool

   Origin

   • Sweden
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • WireGuard

   • Sweden
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Blokada vs Adblock Plus Comments

   Positive comment by Guest · Mar 8, 2018

   It is a system-wide Adblocker, which means it can also block ads outside of your browser. This obviously makes it much more flexible.

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   • Blokada is Freemium and Open SourceAdblock Plus is also Freemium and Open Source
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    uMatrix

     183 likes

    Point & click to forbid/allow any class of requests made by your browser. Use it to block scripts, iframes, ads, facebook, etc.

    87 uMatrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Ad Blocker
    • Privacy Tool

    Origin

    • Canada

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox

    • Canada

    

    

    

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    Discontinued

    The repository has been archived and the development has been stopped. https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uMatrix-issues/issues/291

    uMatrix vs Adblock Plus Comments

    Positive comment by Rodney42 · Dec 17, 2019

    More granular control over blocking than uBlock Origin.

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    • uMatrix is Free and Open SourceAdblock Plus is Freemium and Open Source
11. 

    

    uBlock Origin Lite

     27 likes

    uBO Lite (uBOL), a permission-less MV3 API-based content blocker.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Ad Blocker
    • Privacy Tool

    Origin

    • Canada

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Mac
    • Safari

    • Canada

    

    

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    ClearURLs

     70 likes

    This extension will automatically remove tracking elements from URLs to help protect your privacy when browse through the Internet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (LGPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • URL Cleaner
    • Privacy Tool

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge

    

    

    

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    Disconnect Tracker Protection

     127 likes

    Stop trackers in every app and browser before they load- Encrypted DNS keeps your activity private from your ISP Free to start.

    93 Disconnect Tracker Protection alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Privacy Tool

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android
    • iPhone

    • United States

    

    

    

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    AdNauseam

     22 likes

    AdNauseam is a browser extension designed to obfuscate browsing data and protect users from surveillance and tracking by advertising networks.

    67 AdNauseam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Ad Blocker
    • Privacy Tool

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • uBlock Origin
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge

    • United States

    

    

    

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    BlockAds

     6 likes

    Block ads system-wide on Android using local VPN-based DNS filtering. No root needed. No data collection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Ad Blocker
    • Privacy Tool

    Origin

    • Vietnam

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    • Vietnam

    

    

    

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