AdBlock Alternatives

AdBlock is described as 'We built AdBlock to provide a worry-free and distraction-free Internet experience for everyone. It is used by tens of millions of users worldwide on all major browsers in more than 30 languages. Created by Michael Gundlach in 2009, AdBlock is now one of the most popular browser' and is a very popular Ad Blocker in the web browsers category. There are more than 100 alternatives to AdBlock for a variety of platforms, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Mac, Windows and iPhone apps. The best AdBlock alternative is uBlock Origin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AdBlock are Adblock Plus, AdGuard, SponsorBlock and NextDNS.

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AdBlock alternatives are mainly Ad Blockers but may also be Privacy Tools or Firewalls. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of AdBlock.

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Ad Blocker
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We built AdBlock to provide a worry-free and distraction-free Internet experience for everyone. It is used by tens of millions of users worldwide on all major browsers in more than 30 languages. Created by Michael Gundlach...

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AdBlock alternatives page was last updated Mar 26, 2022

GlimmerBlocker
The problem with other ad-blockers for Safari is that they are implemented as awful hacks: as an InputManager and/or ApplicationEnhancer. This compromises the stability of Safari and very often create problems when Apple releases a new version of Safari.
54 GlimmerBlocker alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Ad Blocker
Platforms
- Mac
- Safari
GlimmerBlocker Features
Safari extension
System Proxy
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Discontinued
The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 1.6.6, released in September 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.

GlimmerBlocker VS AdBlock
Is GlimmerBlocker a good alternative to AdBlock?

Popup blocker script
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.
46 Popup blocker script alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
- Tampermonkey
Popup blocker script VS AdBlock
Is Popup blocker script a good alternative to AdBlock?

ZenMate Web Firewall
ZenMate Web Firewall is a security solution that blocks malware, trackers and security threats, plus free Ad Blocker against Malvertising!.
99 ZenMate Web Firewall alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
- Ad Blocker
- Firewall
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Google Chrome
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Discontinued
this software no longer exists

ZenMate Web Firewall VS AdBlock
Is ZenMate Web Firewall a good alternative to AdBlock?

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AdGuard
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!.

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Stands
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.
74 Stands alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Ad Blocker
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Google Chrome
Stands Features
Charity
Browser extension
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Stands VS AdBlock
Is Stands a good alternative to AdBlock?

Hush Nag Blocker
Browse the web like it should be – free of nags to accept cookies or privacy invasive tracking. It's tiny, fast, free, open, secure and without any access to your data.
113 Hush Nag Blocker alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Ad Blocker
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
- Safari
Hush Nag Blocker Features
Cookie clicker
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Hush Nag Blocker VS AdBlock
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Video Ad-Block for Twitch
Swaps video ads for an ad-free stream between 1080p and 480p.
97 Video Ad-Block for Twitch alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Ad Blocker
Platforms
- Online
- Google Chrome
- Firefox
Discontinued
The extensions have been removed from the Firefox and Chrome marketplaces, and the GitHub repository doesn't exist anymore (see warning).

Warning
The author has removed the source code from GitHub and completely privatized it. The latest update requires new permissions to "read and change your data on all amazon.co.uk sites" adding "aradb-21" as a referral tag to product URLs.

Video Ad-Block for Twitch VS AdBlock
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Quero AdBlock IE
Quero AdBlock IE XML is an InPrivate Filtering XML-based Ad Blocker for Internet Explorer 8 and Quero AdBlock IE TPL is an ad blocking Tracking Protection List (TPL) for Internet Explorer 9.
54 Quero AdBlock IE alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Ad Blocker
Platforms
- Windows
- Internet Explorer
Quero AdBlock IE Features
Ad-free
Internet Explorer extension
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Quero AdBlock IE VS AdBlock
Is Quero AdBlock IE a good alternative to AdBlock?

Better Pop Up Blocker
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.
63 Better Pop Up Blocker alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Ad Blocker
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Google Chrome
Better Pop Up Blocker Features
Disable JavaScript
Incognito mode
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Better Pop Up Blocker VS AdBlock
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Tint Browser Adblock Addon
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
- Ad Blocker
Platforms
- Android
- Tint Browser
Tint Browser Adblock Addon Features
Browser extension
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Tint Browser Adblock Addon VS AdBlock
Is this a good alternative to AdBlock?

Ad And Stuff Blocker
Ad And Stuff Blocker (AASB) is an ad and other stuff content blocker specifically for Safari on Mac OSX and iOS. Its goal is to provide the best "out of the box" experience. There are no fancy statistics or a UI - just a simple UI to whitelist websites, which hopefully...
32 Ad And Stuff Blocker alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Ad Blocker
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
Ad And Stuff Blocker Features
Safari extension
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Ad And Stuff Blocker VS AdBlock
Is Ad And Stuff Blocker a good alternative to AdBlock?

Ka-Block!
The best way to block advertisements and third-party tracking scripts, protecting your privacy and web browsing performance.
91 Ka-Block! alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Ad Blocker
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
- Safari
Ka-Block! Features
Safari extension
Content blocker
Content blocking
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Discontinued
The last update is from November 2021.

Ka-Block! VS AdBlock
Is Ka-Block! a good alternative to AdBlock?

Webmail Ad Blocker
Block ads on the right side of the screen when using Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail and Outlook.com which expand your message space
54 Webmail Ad Blocker alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Ad Blocker
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Google Chrome
- Firefox
Webmail Ad Blocker VS AdBlock
Is Webmail Ad Blocker a good alternative to AdBlock?