Free Adblock Plus Alternatives for Microsoft Edge

There are many alternatives to Adblock Plus for Microsoft Edge if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Microsoft Edge alternative is uBlock Origin, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Adblock Plus and 15 are free and available for Microsoft Edge so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Microsoft Edge alternatives to Adblock Plus are Privacy Badger, AdGuard, AdBlock and SponsorBlock.

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  1. uBlock Origin icon

    uBlock Origin

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    This efficient and lightweight browser add-on, developed by Raymond Hill, functions as a wide-spectrum blocker, not just for ads but also trackers and malware. Compatible with Chromium and Firefox, it uses multiple filter lists like EasyList and customizable options, ensuring thorough protection.

    108 uBlock Origin alternatives

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    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comment summary: Users generally find uBlock Origin to be a superior alternative to Adblock Plus due to its lighter resource usage, quicker performance, and enhanced customizability. Positive feedback highlights its effectiveness in blocking ads without allowing companies to bypass filters, a criticism directed at Adblock Plus. Users appreciate the open-source nature of uBlock Origin, and its advanced blocking features, preferring it for faster and more efficient ad-blocking capabilities.
    Top Positive Comment
    Buster_Blue
    27

    Uses less resources than Adblock Plus, and it's more customizable.

    Nicolas
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    It's free and works perfect ! After using AdBlockPlus during more than 10 years, uBlock Origin seems the best alternative.

    VBod
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    uBlock is not detected by sites.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks uBlock Origin is a great Adblock Plus alternative.

    • uBlock Origin is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Adblock Plus.

    • uBlock Origin is Free and Open SourceAdblock Plus is Freemium and Open Source
    • uBlock Origin is Customizable and Security-focusedAdblock Plus is not according to our users
  2. Privacy Badger icon

    Privacy Badger

     315 likes
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    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...

    66 Privacy Badger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about Privacy Badger as an Alternative to Adblock Plus
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Open Source, don't use lists but an algorithm, developed by EFF

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Privacy Badger is a great Adblock Plus alternative.

    • Privacy Badger is Free and Open SourceAdblock Plus is Freemium and Open Source
  4. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

     272 likes
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    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 Spyware filter, and controls ad display in apps.

    121 AdGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android TV
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    Guest
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    2

    Adblock is good, Adguard is better.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Excellent and you can customize it to get rid of annoying ads that others don't block.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Low use of RAM and more options!!!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    AdGuard icon

    • Most users think AdGuard is a great Adblock Plus alternative.

    • AdGuard is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Adblock Plus.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceAdblock Plus is also Freemium and Open Source
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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. AdBlock icon

    AdBlock

     306 likes
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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 in 2009, AdBlock is now one of the most popular browser...

    101 AdBlock alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Firefox
     
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    Comments about AdBlock as an Alternative to Adblock Plus
    Whitter
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    AdBlock has a better interface and is more efficient at blocking malware, pop-ups than AdBlock Plus. However, the advanced settings are primitive and there have been reports of privacy concerns.

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    AdBlock icon

    • Most users think AdBlock is a great Adblock Plus alternative.

    • AdBlock is Free and Open SourceAdblock Plus is Freemium and Open Source
  7. SponsorBlock icon

    SponsorBlock

     124 likes
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    SponsorBlock is a browser extension and open API via crowdsource for skipping sponsor segments in YouTube videos. It's open-source. Users submit when a sponsor happens from the extension, and the extension automatically skips sponsors it knows about using a privacy...

    75 SponsorBlock alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about SponsorBlock as an Alternative to Adblock Plus
    Anipe
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    isnt an alternative to adblock as it only blocks sponsors on YOUTUBE videos

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    • SponsorBlock is Free and Open SourceAdblock Plus is Freemium and Open Source
  8. Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker icon

    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker

     335 likes
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    Block ads, cookies, popups & other trackers. Ghostery sets you up for a private, transparent, and fast internet.

    89 Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker as an Alternative to Adblock Plus
    Anipe
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    isnt open source compared to competitors

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    • Most users think Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is a great Adblock Plus alternative.

    • Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is Free and Open SourceAdblock Plus is Freemium and Open Source
  10. ClearURLs icon

    ClearURLs

     60 likes
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    This extension will automatically remove tracking elements from URLs to help protect your privacy when browse through the Internet.

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    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
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  11. uBlock Origin Lite icon

    uBlock Origin Lite

     22 likes
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    uBlock Origin Lite, also called uBO Lite or uBOL, is a permission-less MV3-based content blocker.

    Cost / License

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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  12. AdNauseam icon

    AdNauseam

     21 likes
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    AdNauseam is a browser extension designed to obfuscate browsing data and protect users from surveillance and tracking by advertising networks.

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    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • uBlock Origin
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
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  13. AdBlocker Ultimate icon

    AdBlocker Ultimate

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    Cross-browser ad-blocking solution.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

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    • Windows
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
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    Comments about AdBlocker Ultimate as an Alternative to Adblock Plus
    Guest
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    it blocks everything and looks very good and its simple and premium yet it costs nothing and its opensource its also rated extremely high on every browser

    btw im using adblocker ultimate right now on this website to block all ads tracking and virus

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    AdBlocker Ultimate icon

    • Almost everyone thinks AdBlocker Ultimate is a great Adblock Plus alternative.

    • AdBlocker Ultimate is Freemium and Open SourceAdblock Plus is also Freemium and Open Source
  15. Ethical Adblock icon

    Ethical Adblock

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    Ethical Adblock is the first undetectable and ethical adblock. Indeed it has been coded so as to be undetectable by AntiAdblocks. Some ads that support content creators are left on purpose so that they can get fair compensation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
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