CatBlock AlternativesAd Blockers and other similar apps like CatBlock

CatBlock is described as '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)' and is a Ad Blocker in the web browsers category. There are more than 25 alternatives to CatBlock for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Google Chrome and Safari apps. The best CatBlock alternative is uBlock Origin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CatBlock are Adblock Plus, NextDNS, AdGuard 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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    • uBlock Origin is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CatBlock.

    • uBlock Origin is Free and Open SourceCatBlock is also Free and Open Source
    • uBlock Origin is Lightweight, Customizable, Privacy focused and Security-focusedCatBlock is not according to our users
  2. Adblock Plus icon

    Adblock Plus

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    Adblock Plus is a free extension that allows you to - among other things - block annoying ads, disable tracking and block domains known to spread malware.

    119 Adblock Plus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Adblock Plus is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to CatBlock.

    • Adblock Plus is Freemium and Open SourceCatBlock is Free and Open Source
    • Adblock Plus is Privacy focused and LightweightCatBlock is not according to our users
  4. NextDNS icon

    NextDNS

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    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 (Subscription)
    • 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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    • NextDNS is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android, Mac, Linux & SaaS alternative to CatBlock.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceCatBlock is Free and Open Source
    • NextDNS is Customizable, Privacy focused, Lightweight and Security-focusedCatBlock is not according to our users
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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...

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  6. 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

    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 is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to CatBlock.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceCatBlock is Free and Open Source
    • AdGuard is Privacy focused and LightweightCatBlock is not according to our users
  7. SponsorBlock icon

    SponsorBlock

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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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  8. AdAway icon

    AdAway

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    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.

    94 AdAway alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  10. Blokada icon

    Blokada

     106 likes
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    Blokada is the popular ad blocker and privacy app for Android and iOS. It's being supported and actively developed by the amazing open source community.

    96 Blokada alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. AdBlock icon

    AdBlock

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Firefox
     
  12. uBlock Origin Lite icon

    uBlock Origin Lite

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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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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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  13. Wipr icon

    Wipr

     16 likes
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    Effectively blocks ads, trackers, cryptocurrency miners, and popups across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, ensuring cleaner, faster web pages. It improves battery life, reduces data use, updates its blocklist twice weekly, and is fully accessible, focusing on user privacy.

    91 Wipr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
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    • Wipr is the most popular commercial alternative to CatBlock.

    • Wipr is Paid and ProprietaryCatBlock is Free and Open Source
    • Wipr is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCatBlock is not according to our users
  15. Hush Nag Blocker icon

    Hush Nag Blocker

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    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.

    105 Hush Nag Blocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
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