Flashblock Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Flashblock for Linux and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is NoScript, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked seven alternatives to Flashblock and four of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Flashblock are Flash Control, GNU LibreJS and 3P Request Blocker.

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  1. NoScript icon
     372 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).

    23 NoScript alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Google Chrome
    • SeaMonkey
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  2. Flash Control icon
     4 likes

    A Flashblock tool for Chrome. Stay in control of Flash content.

    Flashcontrol automatically blocks Flash and allows you to unblock content selectively; reduce memory and CPU usage with an added re-block ability.

    It includes a helpful tool for content filtering; create a filter t.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Google Chrome
    • Chromium
     
  3. GNU LibreJS icon
     12 likes

    GNU LibreJS is a free add-on for GNU IceCat and other Mozilla-based browsers. It blocks nonfree nontrivial JavaScript while allowing JavaScript that is free and/or trivial.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • GNU IceCat
    • Firefox
     
  4. Prevent your browser from connecting to 3rd party domain without user consent. Increase your privacy, security, and speed by blocking unnecessary requests.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox
     
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