ClearURLs AlternativesURL Cleaners & Privacy Tools like ClearURLs

ClearURLs is described as 'This extension will automatically remove tracking elements from URLs to help protect your privacy when browse through the Internet' and is a popular URL Cleaner in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ClearURLs for a variety of platforms, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Mac, Android and Safari apps. The best ClearURLs alternative is uBlock Origin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ClearURLs are Adblock Plus, AdGuard, Privacy Badger and Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker.

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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 ClearURLs.

    • uBlock Origin is Free and Open SourceClearURLs is also Free and Open Source
    • uBlock Origin is Customizable and Security-focusedClearURLs 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.

    120 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 ClearURLs.

    • Adblock Plus is Freemium and Open SourceClearURLs is Free and Open Source
  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.

    121 AdGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    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 Windows, Android, Mac & Android Tablet alternative to ClearURLs.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceClearURLs is Free 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...

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  6. Privacy Badger icon

    Privacy Badger

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  7. Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker icon

    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • 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.

    95 AdAway alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  10. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Firefox
     
  12. URLCheck icon

    URLCheck

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    URLCheck acts as an intermediary when opening url links, allowing, among other things: to remove trackers, affiliate links, unnecessary elements, facilitating link sharing, protecting against certain phishing techniques and many more….

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Have modules that lets you manually & automatically remove parameters from URLs before redirecting to other browsers.

    It's very flexible and doesn't rely only on often outdated parameter filter list.

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    • URLCheck is Free and Open SourceClearURLs is also Free and Open Source
  13. wBlock icon

    wBlock

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    wBlock is a powerful content blocker for macOS that cuts through the noise, delivering a clean and private browsing experience without the hassle. Using AdGuard's filters and more, wBlock gives you the best of all worlds: high performance and maximum blocking.

    50 wBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Safari
    • iPad
    • iPhone
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  14. Disconnect icon

    Disconnect

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    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.

    83 Disconnect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Disconnect screenshot 1
     

    • Disconnect is the most popular commercial alternative to ClearURLs.

    • Disconnect is Paid and Open SourceClearURLs is Free and Open Source
  15. Zen Ad-Blocker icon

    Zen Ad-Blocker

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    Zen is an open-source system-wide ad-blocker and privacy guard for Windows, MacOS, and Linux. It works by setting up a proxy that intercepts HTTP requests from all applications, and blocks those serving ads, tracking scripts that monitor your behavior, malware, and other...

    56 Zen Ad-Blocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
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    • Zen Ad-Blocker is the most popular Linux alternative to ClearURLs.

    • Zen Ad-Blocker is Free and Open SourceClearURLs is also Free and Open Source
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