Flashblock Alternatives

Flashblock has been discontinued. Similar apps include NoScript, which is free and open source. Other options are RequestPolicy, Flash Control, GNU LibreJS and 3P Request Blocker. In total there are seven Ad Blockers like Flashblock for Mac, Windows, Linux and Chrome OS.

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  1. NoScript icon
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    The NoScript Firefox extension provides extra protection for Firefox, Seamonkey and other mozilla-based browsers: this free, open source add-on allows JavaScript, Java, Flash and other plugins to be executed only by trusted web sites of your choice (e.g. your online bank).

    26 NoScript alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Google Chrome
    • SeaMonkey
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  2. RequestPolicy icon
     33 likes

    RequestPolicy is an extension for Mozilla browsers that improves the privacy and security of your browsing by giving you control over when cross-site requests are allowed by webpages you visit.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Firefox
    • SeaMonkey
    Good alternative?
     
  3. Flash Control icon
     3 likes

    A Flashblock tool for Chrome. Stay in control of Flash content.

    Flashcontrol automatically blocks Flash and allows you to unblock content selectively; reduce memory and CPU usage with an added re-block ability.

    It includes a helpful tool for content filtering; create a filter t.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Google Chrome
    • Chromium
    Good alternative?
     
  4. GNU LibreJS icon
     12 likes

    GNU LibreJS is a free add-on for GNU IceCat and other Mozilla-based browsers. It blocks nonfree nontrivial JavaScript while allowing JavaScript that is free and/or trivial.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • GNU IceCat
    • Firefox
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  5. Prevent your browser from connecting to 3rd party domain without user consent. Increase your privacy, security, and speed by blocking unnecessary requests.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox
    Good alternative?
     
  6. UltraBlock icon
     1 like

    UtraBlock is a browser extension that detects and blocks ads, invisible trackers and third-party cookies. It makes websites load faster, more secure and protects your privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    Good alternative?
     
  7. Better Pop Up Blocker improves the default pop up blockers for Google Chrome and Apple Safari by blocking pop up windows opened by javascript, & other annoyances like alert, prompt, and confirm boxes.

    57 Better Pop Up Blocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    Good alternative?
     
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