Adblock Plus Alternatives for Google Chrome

There are many alternatives to Adblock Plus 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 Plus and loads of them are available for Google Chrome so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Google Chrome alternatives to Adblock Plus are AdGuard, Privacy Badger, AdBlock and NextDNS.

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  1. uBlock Origin icon

    uBlock Origin

     1806 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.

    109 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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    Comments about uBlock Origin as an Alternative to Adblock Plus
    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.
    3 of 11 comments
    uBlock Origin icon
    uBlock Origin icon
    • 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. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

     275 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.

    121 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
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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.
    3 of 4 comments
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    AdGuard icon
    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceAdblock Plus is also Freemium and Open Source
  4. Privacy Badger icon

    Privacy Badger

     315 likes

    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.
    Privacy Badger icon
    Privacy Badger icon
    • Privacy Badger is Free and Open SourceAdblock Plus is Freemium and Open Source
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  6. AdBlock icon

    AdBlock

     305 likes

    Blocks intrusive ads and trackers to boost browser speed and privacy, supports customizable ad filtering on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari, offers Acceptable Ads whitelisting, works in 30+ languages, with tens of millions of users worldwide.

    101 AdBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla 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.

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

    NextDNS

     150 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
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  8. SponsorBlock icon

    SponsorBlock

     127 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...

    75 SponsorBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    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
    0

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

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

    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker

     336 likes

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

    90 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
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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

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

    uMatrix

     180 likes

    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.

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

    ClearURLs

     60 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
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  13. uBlock Origin Lite icon

    uBlock Origin Lite

     22 likes

    uBlock Origin Lite, also called uBO Lite or uBOL, is a permission-less MV3-based content blocker.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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  14. Disconnect icon

    Disconnect

     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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  15. AdNauseam icon

    AdNauseam

     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
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