The Best Adblock Plus AlternativesTop Ad Blockers & Privacy Tools like Adblock Plus

Adblock Plus is described as 'Free extension that allows you to - among other things - block annoying ads, disable tracking and block domains known to spread malware' and is a leading Ad Blocker in the web browsers category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Adblock Plus for a variety of platforms, including Google Chrome, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Windows apps. The best Adblock Plus alternative is uBlock Origin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Adblock Plus are Privacy Badger, AdGuard, AdBlock and NextDNS.

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  1. uBlock Origin icon

    uBlock Origin

     1794 likes
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    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.

    108 uBlock Origin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about uBlock Origin as an Alternative to Adblock Plus
    Comment summary: Users generally find uBlock Origin to be a superior alternative to Adblock Plus due to its lighter resource usage, quicker performance, and enhanced customizability. Positive feedback highlights its effectiveness in blocking ads without allowing companies to bypass filters, a criticism directed at Adblock Plus. Users appreciate the open-source nature of uBlock Origin, and its advanced blocking features, preferring it for faster and more efficient ad-blocking capabilities.
    Top Positive Comment
    Buster_Blue
    27

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

    Nicolas
    Positive
    0

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

    VBod
    Positive
    0

    uBlock is not detected by sites.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks uBlock Origin is a great Adblock Plus alternative.

    • uBlock Origin is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Adblock Plus.

    • 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
  2. Privacy Badger icon

    Privacy Badger

     314 likes
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    Privacy Badger is a browser-add on tool that analyzes sites to detect and disallow content that tracks you in an objectionable, non-consensual manner. When you visit websites, your copy of Privacy Badger keeps note of the "third party" domains that embed images...

    66 Privacy Badger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about Privacy Badger as an Alternative to Adblock Plus
    Guest
    Positive
    3

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Adblock Plus Icon
    Privacy Badger icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Privacy Badger is a great Adblock Plus alternative.

    • Privacy Badger is Free and Open SourceAdblock Plus is Freemium and Open Source
  4. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

     270 likes
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    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.

    121 AdGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android TV
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    Comments about AdGuard as an Alternative to Adblock Plus
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Adblock is good, Adguard is better.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Low use of RAM and more options!!!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Adblock Plus Icon
    AdGuard icon

    • Most users think AdGuard is a great Adblock Plus alternative.

    • AdGuard is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Adblock Plus.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceAdblock Plus is also Freemium and Open Source
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    Total Adblock

    Block unwanted ads for faster browsing with Total Adblock. Remove banners, pop-ups, and video ads. SAVETIME by decreasing data usage and improving privacy while prolonging battery life. Easy iOS setup requires a paid account, off...

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  6. AdBlock icon

    AdBlock

     306 likes
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    We built AdBlock to provide a worry-free and distraction-free Internet experience for everyone. It is used by tens of millions of users worldwide on all major browsers in more than 30 languages. Created by Michael Gundlach in 2009, AdBlock is now one of the most popular browser...

    101 AdBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Firefox
     
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    Comments about AdBlock as an Alternative to Adblock Plus
    Whitter
    Positive
    0

    AdBlock has a better interface and is more efficient at blocking malware, pop-ups than AdBlock Plus. However, the advanced settings are primitive and there have been reports of privacy concerns.

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    AdBlock icon

    • Most users think AdBlock is a great Adblock Plus alternative.

    • AdBlock is Free and Open SourceAdblock Plus is Freemium and Open Source
  7. NextDNS icon

    NextDNS

     143 likes
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    NextDNS protects you from all kinds of security threats, blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps and provides a safe and supervised Internet for kids — on all devices and on all networks.

    139 NextDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • UC Browser
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • UniFi Network
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Opera
    • Alpine Linux
    • pfSense
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • DD-WRT
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    • NextDNS is the most popular Web-based, Linux & SaaS alternative to Adblock Plus.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceAdblock Plus is also Freemium and Open Source
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Security-focusedAdblock Plus is not according to our users
  8. SponsorBlock icon

    SponsorBlock

     121 likes
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    SponsorBlock is a browser extension and open API via crowdsource for skipping sponsor segments in YouTube videos. It's open-source. Users submit when a sponsor happens from the extension, and the extension automatically skips sponsors it knows about using a privacy...

    76 SponsorBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about SponsorBlock as an Alternative to Adblock Plus
    Anipe
    Negative
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    isnt an alternative to adblock as it only blocks sponsors on YOUTUBE videos

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    SponsorBlock icon
    • SponsorBlock is Free and Open SourceAdblock Plus is Freemium and Open Source
  10. Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker icon

    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker

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

    89 Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker as an Alternative to Adblock Plus
    Anipe
    Negative
    0

    isnt open source compared to competitors

    Adblock Plus Icon
    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker icon

    • Most users think Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is a great Adblock Plus alternative.

    • Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is Free and Open SourceAdblock Plus is Freemium and Open Source
  11. uMatrix icon

    uMatrix

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

    81 uMatrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox
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    Comments about uMatrix as an Alternative to Adblock Plus
    Rodney42
    Positive
    0

    More granular control over blocking than uBlock Origin.

    Adblock Plus Icon
    uMatrix icon

    • Most users think uMatrix is a great Adblock Plus alternative.

    • uMatrix is Free and Open SourceAdblock Plus is Freemium and Open Source
  12. Blokada icon

    Blokada

     105 likes
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    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.

    96 Blokada alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Blokada as an Alternative to Adblock Plus
    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Blokada icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Blokada is a great Adblock Plus alternative.

    • Blokada is Freemium and Open SourceAdblock Plus is also Freemium and Open Source
  13. ClearURLs icon

    ClearURLs

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
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  15. wBlock icon

    wBlock

     10 likes
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    wBlock is a powerful content blocker for macOS that cuts through the noise, delivering a clean and private browsing experience without the hassle. Using AdGuard's filters and more, wBlock gives you the best of all worlds: high performance and maximum blocking.

    50 wBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Safari
    • iPad
    • iPhone
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