Privacy Protection Apps

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  1. Mozilla Firefox icon
     7509 likes

    Open-source browser with Gecko engine, supporting HTML add-ons and providing privacy features like Enhanced Tracking Protection and third-party cookie blocking.

    • Web Browser
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Gecko
    Firefox Desktop (Light Theme)
    244 alternatives
    4.3
    Very Good310 reviews
  2. uBlock Origin icon
     1797 likes

    This efficient browser add-on blocks ads, trackers, and malware by default employing various filter lists, acting as a comprehensive wide-spectrum blocker.

    • Ad Blocker
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
    uBlock Origin screenshot 1
    108 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent107 reviews
  3. Signal icon
     1353 likes

    An encrypted messaging app focused on privacy, supporting texts, calls, photos, videos, files, and group chats, with no ads or trackers.

    • Instant Messenger
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Snapcraft
    Signal screenshot 1
    215 alternatives
    4.4
    Very Good98 reviews
  4. Brave icon
     1155 likes

    Fast, secure browser with built-in ad block, privacy controls, and global tracking protections. Optimizes data, speed, and battery life.

    • Web Browser
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    Brave screenshot 1
    247 alternatives
    4.0
    Very Good169 reviews
  5. Proton Mail icon
     1016 likes

    Secure Swiss-based email with end-to-end encryption and zero third-party access. Available across devices, offering a free version to promote privacy.

    • WebMail Provider
    • FreemiumOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Tor
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Proton Mail screenshot 1
    98 alternatives
    4.1
    Very Good106 reviews
  6. Tor Browser icon
     1038 likes

    Enhance privacy with a secure, portable browser that hides your IP and encrypts connections on multiple platforms, maintaining anonymity.

    • Web Browser
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Tor
    • OpenBSD
    • Flathub
    Tor Browser screenshot 1
    67 alternatives
    4.8
    Excellent56 reviews
  7. Telegram icon
     2075 likes

    Experience instant messaging with remarkable speed and robust security. Join massive group chats or channels. Enjoy free and advanced features.

    • Instant Messenger
    • FreemiumProprietary
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Apple Car Play
    Telegram Desktop
    285 alternatives
    3.8
    Good125 reviews
  8. DuckDuckGo icon
     1551 likes

    Privacy-focused search engine offering Zero-click Info, instant answers, and more, built from open-source software for a user-friendly experience.

    • Web Search Engine
    • FreeProprietary
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • Yandex Browser
    • Tor
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    DuckDuckGo Homepage
    112 alternatives
    4.0
    Very Good83 reviews
  9. Linux Mint icon
     1157 likes

    Desktop-focused Linux system offering custom menus, multimedia codecs, browser plugins, native DVD playback, and integrated software manager with user-friendly tools.

    Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara"
    184 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent72 reviews
  10. Ubuntu icon
     2364 likes

    Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.

    Ubuntu 24.04 with Gnome 46
    165 alternatives
    3.8
    Good48 reviews
  11. LibreWolf icon
     312 likes

    Privacy-focused browser with over 500 settings for enhanced security and performance, independent of Firefox, and not affiliated with Mozilla.

    • Web Browser
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mint
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenBSD
    Homeage
    90 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent77 reviews
  12. Proton VPN icon
     474 likes

    Swiss-based VPN that ensures online privacy with a high-speed network, advanced encryption, and no-logs policy, offering a free version. Supports multiple platforms and unblocks content worldwide.

    • VPN Service
    • FreemiumOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Flatpak
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Proton VPN screenshot 1
    230 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent63 reviews
  13. Mullvad icon
     252 likes

    Mullvad is a VPN service that helps keep your online activity, identity, and location private.

    • VPN Service
    • PaidOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Tor
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • DD-WRT
    Mullvad screenshot 1
    221 alternatives
    4.8
    Excellent33 reviews
  14. Cryptomator icon
     350 likes

    Cryptomator provides transparent, client-side encryption for your cloud. Protect your documents from unauthorized access. Cryptomator is free and open source software, so you can rest assured there are no backdoors.

    • File Encryption Software
    • FreemiumOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Cryptomator screenshot 1
    74 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good35 reviews
  15. Tuta Mail icon
     516 likes

    End-to-end encrypted app for email, calendar, and contacts, requiring no personal data, with open source code and quantum-resistant security.

    • WebMail Provider
    • FreemiumOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    Tuta Mail screenshot 1
    100 alternatives
    4.0
    Very Good44 reviews
  16. Opera icon
     1820 likes

    An advanced browser with a built-in VPN for privacy, ad blocker, Speed Dial, AI, cloud sync, and rich extensions, tailored for various devices.

    • Web Browser
    • FreeProprietary
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Kindle Fire
    • Flatpak
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Snapcraft
    Opera screenshot 1
    231 alternatives
    3.1
    Fair74 reviews
  17. Privacy Guides icon
     140 likes

    Privacy Guides is a socially motivated website that provides information for protecting your data security and privacy. Their mission is to inform the public about the value of digital privacy, and global government initiatives which aim to monitor your online activity.

    Privacy Guides Homepage
    68 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent24 reviews
  18. Portmaster icon
     171 likes

    Portmaster is a free and open-source privacy suite that puts you back in charge of your computer.

    • Firewall
    • FreemiumOpen Source
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dashboard PMv1.4
    35 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good35 reviews
  19. Startpage icon
     273 likes

    Privacy-focused search engine using Google results without trackers, storing no personal data, and offering Anonymous View for private browsing.

    • Web Search Engine
    • FreeProprietary
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Tor
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Dark theme
    104 alternatives
    3.5
    Good22 reviews
  20. LineageOS icon
     340 likes

    Free and open-source Android-based OS for smartphones and tablets that enables deep customization, regular security updates, privacy focus, and broad device compatibility.

    • Mobile OS
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Homescreen
    Notification Shade
    Settings
    47 alternatives
    3.9
    Good19 reviews
  21. PrivacyTools.io icon
     284 likes

    You are being watched. Private and state-sponsored organizations are monitoring and recording your online activities. privacytools.io provides services, tools and knowledge to protect your privacy against global mass surveillance.

    Front page captured 2024-03-25T10:05:20.587Z
    72 alternatives
    3.7
    Good19 reviews
  22. AdGuard icon
     271 likes

    AdGuard is the best way to get rid of intrusive ads and online tracking, and to protect your computer from malware. Make your web surfing faster, safer and more comfortable with AdGuard!.

    • Ad Blocker
    • FreemiumOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android TV
    AdGuard screenshot 1
    121 alternatives
    4.3
    Very Good25 reviews
  23. addy.io icon
     135 likes

    Open-source service offering unlimited anonymous email aliases, encrypted forwarding, spam protection, and anonymous replies to keep your identity private.

    • Disposable Email Service
    • FreemiumOpen Source
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Manage aliases from the dashboard
    109 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent16 reviews
  24. Privacy Badger icon
     314 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...

    • Ad Blocker
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Overview of Privacy Badger extension
    66 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent16 reviews