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The best Privacy Tool alternative to Adblock Plus is uBlock Origin, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Adblock Plus and many of them are Privacy Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Privacy Tool alternatives to Adblock Plus are AdGuard, Privacy Badger, NextDNS and SponsorBlock.

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  1. uBlock Origin icon

    uBlock Origin

     1822 likes

    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.

    112 uBlock Origin alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    uBlock Origin vs Adblock Plus Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Buster_Blue
    27

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

    Nicolas
    Positive
    0

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

    VBod
    Positive
    0

    uBlock is not detected by sites.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 11 comments
    • 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. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

     281 likes

    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.

    124 AdGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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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    AdGuard vs Adblock Plus Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    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.
    3 of 4 comments
    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceAdblock Plus is also Freemium and Open Source
  4. Privacy Badger icon

    Privacy Badger

     319 likes

    Privacy Badger is a free browser extension made by the leading digital rights nonprofit EFF to stop companies from spying on you online.

    67 Privacy Badger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Brave
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    Privacy Badger vs Adblock Plus Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    3

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Privacy Badger is Free and Open SourceAdblock Plus is Freemium and Open Source
  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. NextDNS icon

    NextDNS

     158 likes

    NextDNS protects you from all kinds of security threats, blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps and provides a safe and supervised Internet for kids — on all devices and on all networks.

    139 NextDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • UC Browser
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • UniFi Network
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Opera
    • Alpine Linux
    • pfSense
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • DD-WRT
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  7. SponsorBlock icon

    SponsorBlock

     132 likes

    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...

    77 SponsorBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    SponsorBlock vs Adblock Plus Comments
    Anipe
    Negative
    0

    isnt an alternative to adblock as it only blocks sponsors on YOUTUBE videos

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

    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker

     341 likes

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

    92 Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker screenshot 1
     
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    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker vs Adblock Plus Comments
    Anipe
    Negative
    0

    isnt open source compared to competitors

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

    uMatrix

     181 likes

    Point & click to forbid/allow any class of requests made by your browser. Use it to block scripts, iframes, ads, facebook, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox
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    uMatrix vs Adblock Plus Comments
    Rodney42
    Positive
    0

    More granular control over blocking than uBlock Origin.

    • uMatrix is Free and Open SourceAdblock Plus is Freemium and Open Source
  13. Disconnect icon

    Disconnect

     126 likes

    Disconnect was founded in 2011 by former Google engineers and a consumer- and privacy-rights attorney. We develop award-winning, user-friendly privacy and security software in San Francisco, California.

    87 Disconnect alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Disconnect screenshot 1
     
  14. AdNauseam icon

    AdNauseam

     21 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • uBlock Origin
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
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  15. AdBlitz icon

    AdBlitz

     11 likes

    AdBlitz automatically skips skippable ads and accelerates non-skippable ones, ensuring you enjoy uninterrupted content seamlessly. Remember, it's not an ad blocker.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    AdBlitz screenshot 1
     
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