uMatrix Alternatives

uMatrix is described as 'Point & click to forbid/allow any class of requests made by your browser. Use it to block scripts, iframes, ads, facebook, etc' and is a very popular Ad Blocker in the web browsers category. There are more than 50 alternatives to uMatrix for a variety of platforms, including Google Chrome, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Mozilla Firefox apps. The best uMatrix alternative is uBlock Origin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like uMatrix are AdGuard, NextDNS, SponsorBlock and Privacy Badger.

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  1. Consolidating and extending hosts files from several well-curated sources. Optionally pick extensions for porn, social media, and other categories.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  2. StopTheScript is a Safari extension for iOS and iPadOS that stops all JavaScript on your selected websites. StopTheScript is the only Safari extension that stops inline JavaScript on the web page as well as externally loaded JavaScript.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  3. Stands icon
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    Change the way you experience the web and stand up for what you believe in: Block ads and online trackers for much cleaner and private browsing. Let just a few ads appear on every site - and the ads will also sponsor the charity you choose to support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
     
  4. SmartAdBlock icon
     2 likes

    100% Pure Content.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  5. Maza icon
     2 likes

    Local ad blocker. Like Pi-hole but local and using your operating system.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  6. OptMeowt icon
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    OptMeowt ("Opt Me Out") is a browser extension for sending Do Not Sell signals to websites per the Global Privacy Control draft spec.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  7. Blockr icon
     1 like

    Privacy, Media and Ad Blocker for Safari.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. ZenMate Web Firewall is a security solution that blocks malware, trackers and security threats, plus free Ad Blocker against Malvertising!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
     
  9. An ad blocker that saves the data expense that ads waste up to 4 times through blocking ads, and makes web surfing up to 3 times faster.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Safari
     
  10. As you browse the internet, Big Tech Detective will alert you if the website you are on is exchanging data with Big Tech by identifying and measuring connections to internet protocol (IP) addresses owned by Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  11. Roadblock icon
     2 likes

    Content blocker for Safari and iOS 9.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
     
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