AdAway Alternatives

AdAway is described as 'An ad blocker that uses the hosts file. The hosts file contains a list of mappings between hostnames and IP addresses. When an app requests an ad, that request is directed to 127.0.0.1 which does nothing' and is a very popular Ad Blocker in the web browsers category. There are more than 50 alternatives to AdAway for a variety of platforms, including Android, Google Chrome, Mac, Mozilla Firefox and Windows apps. The best AdAway alternative is uBlock Origin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AdAway are AdGuard, Adblock Plus, NextDNS and Pi-hole.

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An ad blocker that uses the hosts file. The hosts file contains a list of mappings between hostnames and IP addresses. When an app requests an ad, that request is directed to 127.0.0.1 which does nothing.

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AdAway alternatives page was last updated Mar 21, 2025
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  1. WeBlock icon

    WeBlock

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    Weblock allows you to block online content. It can block ads (banners, popups on websites and in other apps), statistics, user tracking, scripts or images. It also allows you to block specific websites, like Facebook, Twitter, Google+, social widgets from websites or get rid of...

    60 WeBlock alternatives

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    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  2. Maza icon

    Maza

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    Local ad blocker. Like Pi-hole but local and using your operating system.

    84 Maza alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux

    Maza Features

    1.  Block Trackers

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  4. RequestControl icon

    RequestControl

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    An extension to control requests. Provides front-end for Firefox webRequest.onBeforeRequest API for request management.

    59 RequestControl alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Firefox
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Malicious script blocker
    2.  Malicious URL Blocking
    3.  URL Filtering

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    AdGuard

    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 Spywa...

    https://adguard.com
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  6. uAdBlock icon

    uAdBlock

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    uAdBlock is a system-wide adblocker that works with hostlists. Several sources are available to download and integrate these hostlists.

    52 uAdBlock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Ubuntu Touch
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  7. Clearly icon

    Clearly

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    Content blocker for Safari and iOS 9.

    77 Clearly alternatives

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    • Free • Proprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
    Clearly screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The official website is no longer available and the app is no longer updated. Last version, 1.0, released in September 2015, can be still downloaded from the Appstore.

    Clearly Features

    1.  Safari extension
    2.  Content blocker
    3.  Content blocking

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  8. AdBlock plus VPN icon

    AdBlock plus VPN

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    Blocks all Ads (banners, popups, teasers) in Safari browser for iOS devices: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    75 AdBlock plus VPN alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Discontinued

    Last updated on October 11, 2017.

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  10. Total Adblock icon

    Total Adblock

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    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, offering custom filters and an Allow list for trusted sites.

    51 Total Adblock alternatives

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    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    Total Adblock screenshot 1

    Total Adblock Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Block Trackers

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  11. Firewalla icon

    Firewalla

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    Firewalla is a vital security addition to every home and small business with network and IoT devices.

    36 Firewalla alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Firewalla Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Content Filtering
    4.  Internet of Things
    5.  Security Monitoring

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  12. RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall icon

    RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall

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    Free adblocker, anonymity, traffic and battery saver, firewall, and Internet speed increase.

    58 RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Malware Analysis
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Anonymous Proxy
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Block Trackers
    8.  Built-in VPN
    9.  AES-256 Encryption

    RedGuard: Free Adblock & Firewall VS AdAway

     
  13. DNSCloak icon

    DNSCloak

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    DNSCrypt is a protocol that authenticates communications between a DNS client and a DNS resolver. It prevents DNS spoofing. It uses signatures to verify that responses originate from the chosen DNS resolver and haven't been tampered with.

    20 DNSCloak alternatives

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    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    DNSCloak Features

    1.  Dns
    2.  DNS blacklist
    3.  DNS Server
    4.  DNS over HTTPS
    5.  IP Address Blacklist
    6.  DNS log
    7.  DNS Proxy

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  14. Stands icon

    Stands

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    Change the way you experience the web and stand up for what you believe in: Block ads and online trackers for much cleaner and private browsing. Let just a few ads appear on every site - and the ads will also sponsor the charity you choose to support.

    75 Stands alternatives

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    • Free • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
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    Stands Features

    1.  Charity
    2.  Browser extension

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  15. Adblock Fast icon

    Adblock Fast

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    Just as webpages grew bloated with ads, so too have ad blockers grown bloated with little-used filtering rules and features that sap their speed and hog your computer or device’s disk space, CPU cycles, and memory.

    78 Adblock Fast alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Discontinued

    Last updated on September 4, 2018 for the Android app, and November 14, 2016 for the iOS app.

    Adblock Fast VS AdAway

     
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