AdBlock Alternatives for Google Chrome

There are many alternatives to AdBlock for Google Chrome if you are looking for a replacement. The best Google Chrome alternative is uBlock Origin, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to AdBlock and many of them are available for Google Chrome so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Google Chrome alternatives to AdBlock are Adblock Plus, AdGuard, NextDNS and SponsorBlock.

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  1. uBlock Origin icon
     1822 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.

    112 uBlock Origin alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    uBlock Origin vs AdBlock Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Has custom settings that help with other websites. Also, precise blocking in the event of exceptions.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    filippocapizzi
    Positive
    5

    Lighter than competitors, fast configuration

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Truly trustworthy. No hidden settings.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • uBlock Origin is Free and Open SourceAdBlock is Freemium and Open Source
    • uBlock Origin is Lightweight, Customizable, Privacy focused and Security-focusedAdBlock is not according to our users
  2. Adblock Plus icon
     1748 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.

    122 Adblock Plus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    Adblock Plus vs AdBlock Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    please block the ADD from my desktop

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Adblock Plus is Freemium and Open SourceAdBlock is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Adblock Plus is Privacy focused and LightweightAdBlock is not according to our users
  3. AdGuard icon
     280 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.

    124 AdGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    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
     
  4. NextDNS icon
     158 likes

    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
    • Open Source (MIT)

    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
     
  5. SponsorBlock icon
     131 likes

    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...

    77 SponsorBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  6. Block ads, cookies, popups & other trackers. Ghostery sets you up for a private, transparent, and fast internet.

    92 Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  7. uMatrix icon
     181 likes

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

    83 uMatrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox
     
  8. Disconnect icon
     126 likes

    Disconnect was founded in 2011 by former Google engineers and a consumer- and privacy-rights attorney. We develop award-winning, user-friendly privacy and security software in San Francisco, California.

    87 Disconnect alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  9. AdNauseam icon
     21 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • uBlock Origin
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
     
  10. AdBlitz icon
     11 likes

    AdBlitz automatically skips skippable ads and accelerates non-skippable ones, ensuring you enjoy uninterrupted content seamlessly. Remember, it's not an ad blocker.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
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