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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AdAway alternatives page was last updated Mar 5, 2025
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  1. Domain Whitelist icon

    Domain Whitelist

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    Ultimate blocker which says no to every network packet until you explicitly allow it. It's AdBlock the other way around, completely.

    40 Domain Whitelist alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
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    Domain Whitelist Features

    1.  Website blocking

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  2. Ka-Block! icon

    Ka-Block!

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    The best way to block advertisements and third-party tracking scripts, protecting your privacy and web browsing performance.

    90 Ka-Block! alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
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    Discontinued

    The last update is from November 2021.

    Ka-Block! Features

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

    Ka-Block! VS AdAway

     
  4. Roadblock icon

    Roadblock

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    Content blocker for Safari and iOS 9.

    80 Roadblock alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
    Roadblock screenshot 1

    Roadblock Features

    1.  Content blocker
    2.  Safari extension

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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. Amplosion icon

    Amplosion

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    Amplosion automatically redirects from AMP links to normal websites.

    49 Amplosion alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
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    Amplosion Features

    1.  Safari extension

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  7. Stop Reclame icon

    Stop Reclame

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    Ad blocking extension for Chromium-based browsers.

    50 Stop Reclame alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Yandex.Browser
    • Opera
    Stop Reclame screenshot 1

    Stop Reclame Features

    1.  Opera extension

    Stop Reclame VS AdAway

     
  8. SpeedMeUp icon

    SpeedMeUp

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    SpeedMeUp is a service that will block and delete unwanted adds without having to install an application or jailbreaking your phone. It even blocks most ads inside apps, videos or music stream.

    44 SpeedMeUp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    SpeedMeUp screenshot 1

    SpeedMeUp VS AdAway

     
  10. Tint Browser Adblock Addon icon

    Tint Browser Adblock Addon

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    This is an addon for Tint Browser.

    This is an addon based on the now defunct AdSweep script. It works by injecting a piece of Javascript after a page has finished loading. The Javascript then removes ads.

    65 Tint Browser Adblock Addon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Tint Browser

    Tint Browser Adblock Addon Features

    1.  Browser extension

    Tint Browser Adblock Addon VS AdAway

     
  11. AdWall icon

    AdWall

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    AdWall is your firewall against any ads.

    96 AdWall alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    AdWall VS AdAway

     
  12. WebShield icon

    WebShield

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    A new wide-spectrum content blocker for Safari designed to be performant, efficient, and effective.

    51 WebShield alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • Safari

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Content Filtering
    6.  Content blocking
    7.  Safari extension

    WebShield VS AdAway

     
  13. Facebook AdBlock for Chrome icon

    Facebook AdBlock for Chrome

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    Facebook AdBlock for Chrome enhances your user experience. Your Facebook user experience is not interrupted by companies trying to sell you things or make you install useless games.

    30 Facebook AdBlock for Chrome alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Yandex.Browser
    Facebook AdBlock for Chrome

    Facebook AdBlock for Chrome Features

    1. Facebook icon  Facebook integration

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  14. Better Pop Up Blocker icon

    Better Pop Up Blocker

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    Better Pop Up Blocker improves the default pop up blockers for Google Chrome and Apple Safari by blocking pop up windows opened by javascript, & other annoyances like alert, prompt, and confirm boxes.

    62 Better Pop Up Blocker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    Better Pop Up Blocker screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2.1.6.21) was released in August 2020.

    Better Pop Up Blocker Features

    1.  Disable JavaScript
    2.  Incognito mode

    Better Pop Up Blocker VS AdAway

     
  15. Popup blocker script icon

    Popup blocker script

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    The most efficient user script for blocking popups of all types. Designed to fight the sneakiest popups including the ones on adult and streaming websites.

    45 Popup blocker script alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Tampermonkey
    Popup blocker script screenshot 1

    Popup blocker script VS AdAway

     
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