Chrome AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Ad Blockers
The best Ad Blocker alternative to Google Chrome is Brave, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Google Chrome and 12 are Ad Blockers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Ad Blocker alternatives to Google Chrome are Vivaldi, Opera, Mullvad Browser and DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser.
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227 Brave alternativesFast, secure browser integrating ad and tracker blockage, privacy features, and VPN. Offers seamless performance with data and battery optimization, faster loads by blocking pop-ups and ads. Safeguards user privacy with tracking protections and built-in brave search.
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- Free • Open Source
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United States
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
- Homebrew
- Chocolatey
Brave VS Google Chrome
Comments about Brave as an Alternative to Google Chrome
Comment summary: Brave is praised for its privacy and security features like an efficient ad-blocker and built-in tracker protection, making it a favorable alternative to Google Chrome. Users appreciate its performance, fast browsing experience, and open-source nature. However, some criticisms include the presence of cryptocurrency integrations and its similarity to other Chromium-based browsers. Despite this, the browser's ability to block ads and provide a Chrome-like experience without Google's data collection is highlighted.Top Positive CommentTop Negative CommentCatarinaTelesWhile it shares 99% of chrome code base, it as advertisements enabled by default
Most Recent CommentMinoFaster than Google Chrome and have smooth ui and has own ads blocker
167 Vivaldi alternativesThe Vivaldi browser protects you from trackers, blocks unwanted ads, and puts you in control with unique built-in features.
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- Free • Proprietary
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Norway
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Flathub
- Snapcraft
Vivaldi VS Google Chrome
Comments about Vivaldi as an Alternative to Google Chrome
Comment summary: Vivaldi is frequently praised for its high level of customization, privacy-focused features, and its use of the Chromium engine, allowing compatibility with Chrome extensions. Users commend its built-in tools and user-friendly interface, although some report minor bugs and slower performance compared to Chrome. Overall, Vivaldi appeals to power users seeking more control and a feature-rich browsing experience beyond what Chrome offers.Top Positive CommentSascha SmitVivaldi is a lot more customisable than Chrome, Vivaldi has a lot more features than Chrome, Vivaldi is more privacy focused and it's based on the Blink engine (also known as Chromium) so switching to Vivaldi is very easy + it supports Chrome extensions.
Most Recent Commenteric-scolesVivaldi has made RADICAL performance gains - it used to be much slower than Brave, but now is at least as fast. If I'm open to using a Chromium browser, it's going to be Vivaldi, hands-down. Whether they continue to support older Chrome extensions is an open question (their hand may be forced on that).
laurabrownI like Vivaldi still but I'm looking to switch. It has a couple of small glitchy things that just keep bugging me. One, when I highlight a URL it gets cut off unless I click it a second time. Only Vivaldi does this. Second, opening a new tab is not automatically in the background, or not. I have not found a setting to make them all open in the background. I just have to remember the extra click each time. Small things, but features I use a lot so they become kind of annoying.
219 Opera alternativesA fast, secure web browser with advanced privacy features like a built-in VPN with ad blocking, Speed Dial, smart AI, cloud sync, picture-in-picture mode, and easy extensibility through plugins and extensions.
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- Free • Proprietary
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- Norway
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Kindle Fire
- Flatpak
Opera VS Google Chrome
Comments about Opera as an Alternative to Google Chrome
Comment summary: Opera is praised for its innovative features like a built-in VPN, ad blocker, and a user-friendly UI, offering a viable alternative to Google Chrome. It is noted for its efficient tab management, light resource usage, and speed, making it suitable for low-end devices. However, some users have privacy concerns due to its ownership by a Chinese company and partial open-source status. Despite that, it remains favored for its non-Google branding and feature set that surpasses Chrome in certain areas.Top Positive CommentRefalmIt's like Chrome. But without the resource hogging and Google crap.
Top Negative CommentLinuxDogeShady. Not more shady than Chrome, but likely as bad.
Most Recent CommentratsniffaTons of features and great UI, but was bought out by a Chinese company, so it might not respect your privacy as much as it seems.
81 Mullvad Browser alternativesThe Mullvad Browser is a privacy-focused web browser developed in a collaboration between Mullvad VPN and the Tor Project. It’s designed to minimize tracking and fingerprinting. You could say it’s a Tor Browser to use without the Tor Network.
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- Free • Open Source
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Sweden
EU
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
- Flatpak
- Mozilla Firefox
Mullvad Browser VS Google Chrome
164 DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser alternativesPrivacy-focused open-source smartphone browser by DuckDuckGo blocks trackers, enforces encrypted connections, and provides a Privacy Grade. Partners with 'Terms of Service Didn't Read' and offers features like tabs, bookmarks, and autocomplete, keeping search data private.
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- Freemium • Open Source
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- United States
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- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- F-Droid
DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser VS Google Chrome
Comments about DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser as an Alternative to Google Chrome
Top Positive CommentdemianmasksI like DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser as an alternative because of how it treats data as it deserve: privacy !
Most Recent CommentbrandirolsenDuck duck go does have a desktop version for Mac now. I am using it now. You must have the mobile version and request the version for your desktop through the settings of your mobile app. It takes a little while but it works well.
TibbeIt is good, but unfortunately only mobile. It depends on the web renderer the system provides, it would be better to my opinion if it used Servo for example.
82 Arc Browser alternativesExperience a calmer, more personal internet in this browser designed for you. Let go of the clicks, the clutter, the distractions.
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- United States
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- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
Arc Browser VS Google Chrome
112 Midori alternativesMidori is a lightweight, fast, and free web browser. It aligns well with the Xfce philosophy of making the most out of available resources.
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- Free • Open Source
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Chile
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- Windows
- Linux
- Android
Midori VS Google Chrome
Comments about Midori as an Alternative to Google Chrome
It's just as fast and I get the search results I ask for
karaboungalosExtremely fast and leightweight.
Brave is an effort to make a Chrome-like experience based on the Chromium code base and remove/block all the spyware Google put in to monitor your online activity. Brave is good, but it's not as good/flexible as Iridium.