AdBlock Alternatives

AdBlock is described as 'Blocks intrusive ads, boosts browser speed, and prevents tracking across all major browsers; supports customizable filters, Acceptable Ads, and over 30 languages' 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, iPhone, Mac, iPad and Safari apps. The best AdBlock alternative is uBlock Origin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AdBlock are Adblock Plus, AdGuard, NextDNS and SponsorBlock.

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  2. GlimmerBlocker icon

    GlimmerBlocker

     10 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Safari
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  4. CatBlock icon

    CatBlock

     4 likes

    In 2014, Michael Gundlach (the creator of the AdBlock extension) discontinued his pay-monthly "CatBlock" extension, that let users replace ads online with cats (or any other image from Flickr).

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
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  5. Ad
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    AdGuard icon
    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
    Learn More
  6. Quero AdBlock IE icon

    Quero AdBlock IE

     7 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Internet Explorer
    Quero AdBlock IE screenshot 1
     
  7. Better Pop Up Blocker icon

    Better Pop Up Blocker

     10 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    Better Pop Up Blocker screenshot 1
     
  8. Ad Blocker icon

    Ad Blocker

     Like

    Ad Blocker is a web browser extension that blocks ads and trackers from following its users when surfing the internet.

    92 Ad Blocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    Ad Blocker screenshot 1
     
  10. Amplosion icon

    Amplosion

     Like

    Amplosion automatically redirects from AMP links to normal websites.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
    Amplosion screenshot 1
     
  11. I

    iSponsorBlockTV

     2 likes

    Skip sponsor segments in YouTube videos playing on a YouTube TV device (see below for compatibility details).

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
    • Roku
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Playstation
    • YouTube
     
  12. Webmail Ad Blocker icon

    Webmail Ad Blocker

     4 likes

    Block ads on the right side of the screen when using Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail and Outlook.com which expand your message space

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Webmail Ad Blocker screenshot 1
     
  13. AdProtect icon

    AdProtect

     1 like

    AdProtect is free adblock tool that blocks ads in apps, games, browsers and has a built-in firewall for Internet access control in your apps.

    ROOT not required!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    AdProtect screenshot 1
     
  14. Facebook AdBlock for Chrome icon

    Facebook AdBlock for Chrome

     7 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Yandex.Browser
    Facebook AdBlock for Chrome
     
  15. Popup blocker script icon

    Popup blocker script

     2 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Tampermonkey
    Popup blocker script screenshot 1
     
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