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 50 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, AdGuard, NextDNS 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.

    113 uBlock Origin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
    uBlock Origin screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Privacy focused
    5.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Element blocker
    2.  Custom filters
    3.  Browser extension
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Website whitelisting
    7.  Disable JavaScript
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  3rd-party filters
    11.  Content blocker
    12.  No registration required

    uBlock Origin VS CatBlock

     

    • 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 and Privacy 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.

    124 Adblock Plus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex.Browser
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    Adding a filter

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Browser extension
    2.  Microsoft Edge extension
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Element blocker
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    10.  Safari extension
    11.  Pop up blocker
    12.  Internet Explorer extension

    Adblock Plus VS CatBlock

     

    • Adblock Plus is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to CatBlock.

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

    AdGuard

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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.

    122 AdGuard alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android TV
    AdGuard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  DNS over HTTPS
    3.  Pop up blocker
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Custom DNS
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Logs
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Anonymous Proxy

    AdGuard VS CatBlock

     

    • AdGuard is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & 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
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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. 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.

    141 NextDNS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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
    NextDNS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Security-focused
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DNS Resolver
    2.  DNS Server
    3.  DNS over HTTPS
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Parental Control
    6.  Real-time analytics
    7.  Data analytics
    8.  Dns
    9.  DNSSEC
    10.  Block Trackers
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Dark Mode

    NextDNS VS CatBlock

     

    • NextDNS is the most popular Web-based, Linux & SaaS alternative to CatBlock.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceCatBlock is Free and Open Source
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Privacy focusedCatBlock 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...

    82 SponsorBlock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    SponsorBlock screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. YouTube icon  Youtube integration
    2.  Community-based
    3.  Browser extension
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Block Trackers
    8.  No Tracking

    SponsorBlock VS CatBlock

     
  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.

    97 AdAway alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    AdAway screenshot 1
    AdAway screenshot 2
    AdAway screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  AES-256 Encryption
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Logs
    9.  Traffic Monitoring
    10.  File Hosting

    AdAway VS CatBlock

     
  10. Blokada icon

    Blokada

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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.

    97 Blokada alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Blokada screenshot 1
    Blokada screenshot 2
    Blokada screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Root Required
    2.  Switch DNS servers
    3.  Custom DNS
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No registration required
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode

    Blokada VS CatBlock

     
  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...

    105 AdBlock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Firefox

    AdBlock Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Browser extension
    3.  Safari extension
    4.  Opera extension
    5.  Microsoft Edge extension

    AdBlock VS CatBlock

     
  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.

    71 uBlock Origin Lite alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    uBlock Origin Lite screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Content blocker

    uBlock Origin Lite VS CatBlock

     
  13. Wipr icon

    Wipr

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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.

    97 Wipr alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
    Wipr screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Safari extension
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Content blocker
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Logs
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Simple installation
    10.  Unlimited private repos

    Wipr VS CatBlock

     

    • 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
  14. TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall icon

    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall

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    A fundamental re-design of user Data Privacy. Your multi-tool for online protection. So easy your grandma could use it. Costs less than a cup of coffee per year.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    One Tap System wide tracker blocking
    One Tap System Tor to run all your apps natively through Tor
    Stats Galore

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  No Logs
    6.  Built-in VPN
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Anonymous Proxy

    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall VS CatBlock

     
  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.

    110 Hush Nag Blocker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
    Hush Nag Blocker screenshot 1
    Hush Nag Blocker screenshot 2

    Hush Nag Blocker Features

    1.  Cookie clicker

    Hush Nag Blocker VS CatBlock

     
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