uBlock Origin AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Privacy Tools

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   Adblock Plus

    1751 likes

   Adblock Plus is a free extension that allows you to - among other things - block annoying ads, disable tracking and block domains known to spread malware.

   130 Adblock Plus alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Ad Blocker
   • Privacy Tool

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • iPhone
   • Chrome OS
   • iPad
   • Microsoft Edge
   • Internet Explorer
   • Vivaldi
   • Google Chrome
   • Safari
   • Yandex Browser
   • Opera
   • Mozilla Firefox

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Adblock Plus vs uBlock Origin Comments

   Negative comment by seatsea · Oct 13, 2024

   Asks for a paid subscription to block annoyances which are just normal free filters in other adblocking solutions.

   Negative comment by Guest · Jan 23, 2021

   Allow acceptable ads by default, which is unfair to users hoping to block all ads.

   Positive comment by Tired Rabbit · Aug 3, 2022

   Ublock doesn't have "acceptabe ads" by default, and seems to be more lightweight and full-featured

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   • Adblock Plus is Freemium and Open SourceuBlock Origin is Free and Open Source
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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 uBlock Origin Comments

   Top Positive Comment by Nuncio Bitis · Mar 11, 2025

   This is so much better than uBlock. It's much easier to use and isn't forced on you when you install a browser.

   Positive comment by jnjn · Aug 11, 2020

   uses the same filter lists as uBlock Origin

   Positive comment by Peter Mello · May 12, 2020

   Very friendly UI and desktop app for Windows offers whole-system ad blocking.

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   • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceuBlock Origin is Free and Open Source
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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 uBlock Origin Comments

   Positive comment by Guest · Sep 2, 2016

   it's from a non-profit company !

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   • Privacy Badger is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free 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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   NoScript

    375 likes

   The NoScript Firefox extension provides extra protection for Firefox, Seamonkey and other mozilla-based browsers: this free, open source add-on allows JavaScript, Java, Flash and other plugins to be executed only by trusted web sites of your choice (e.g. your online bank).

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Privacy Tool
   • Ad Blocker

   Origin

   • Italy
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Google Chrome
   • SeaMonkey
   • Mozilla Firefox

   • Italy
   • EU

   

   

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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 uBlock Origin Comments

   Positive comment by FONZ · May 8, 2024

   its by the same dev, ublocko literally already has some degree of umatrixs dynamic scopes, but a bit watered down. imho ill gladly take that as its more uptodate and as the days go by, new tech needs new measures

   Positive comment by Guest · Jun 13, 2020

   the high degree of specific control.

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   • uMatrix is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free 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 uBlock Origin Comments

   Top Negative Comment by Guest · Aug 16, 2015

   Ghostery blocks trackers, not ads

   Negative comment by distantignition · Dec 19, 2016

   Ghostery tells you when a website is requesting private information (and offers to block the request). uBlock prevents advertisements from loading.

   Negative comment by guitarzan · Aug 13, 2015

   Some overlap, but Ghostery is focused more on privacy and uBlock more on usability

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   • Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
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    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 uBlock Origin Comments

    Positive comment by Guest · Mar 20, 2018

    It's free and also blocks ads within apps.

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    • Blokada is Freemium and Open SourceuBlock Origin is Free and Open Source
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    AdAway

     153 likes

    An ad blocker that uses the hosts file. The hosts file contains a list of mappings between hostnames and IP addresses. When an app requests an ad, that request is directed to 127.0.0.1 which does nothing.

    100 AdAway alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Ad Blocker
    • Privacy Tool

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    • Germany
    • EU

    

    

    

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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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    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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    uBlock Origin Lite vs uBlock Origin Comments

    Comment by ezdketsuban · Jun 30, 2025

    Lite has less blocking capabilities and a limited amount of filter lists, but it's much faster.

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    • uBlock Origin Lite is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
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    TrackerControl

     44 likes

    TrackerControl allows users to monitor and control the widespread, ongoing, hidden data collection in mobile apps about user behaviour ('tracking').

    40 TrackerControl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Ad Blocker
    • Privacy Tool

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK

    

    

    

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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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