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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 100 alternatives to Google Chrome and 18 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 Cromite.

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  1. Brave icon

    Brave

     1278 likes

    Fast, 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.

    271 Brave alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Epic Games Store
    • F-Droid
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    Brave vs Google Chrome Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    John Fastman
    8

    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.

    Top Negative Comment
    CatarinaTeles
    9

    While it shares 99% of chrome code base, it as advertisements enabled by default

    Jeff DEMANOU
    Positive
    1

    I really like Brave because it lets me enjoy the whole Chrome ecosystem while still protecting my privacy.

    3 of 82 comments
    • Brave is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • Brave is Privacy focused and Security-focusedGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  2. Vivaldi icon

    Vivaldi

     1313 likes

    Flexible browser featuring deep customization, integrated ad and tracker blocking, Chromium compatibility, powerful tab management tools, note sync, screenshot utility, custom web panels, theme and toolbar editing, plus support for Android, iOS, desktop, and privacy protections.

    197 Vivaldi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Debian
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • openSUSE
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    Vivaldi vs Google Chrome Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Sascha Smit
    4

    Vivaldi 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.

    Gwrvan Barré
    Positive
    -1

    It's the best ! It's privacy first. It has all the functions you could dream of. It is the most unique browser in the world ! Try it ! You will love it !

    Hossein Amjad
    Positive
    1

    Vivaldi is = Chrome with optimized performance and many many many customization features. It works flawlessly and me after trying and working with all browsers, I'm more than confident to say that Vivaldi is THE Browser we all need.

    3 of 54 comments
    • Vivaldi is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Chrome is also Free and Proprietary
    • Vivaldi is Privacy focusedGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  4. Opera icon

    Opera

     1824 likes

    A 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.

    249 Opera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Kindle Fire
    • Flatpak
    • Chrome OS
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    Opera vs Google Chrome Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Refalm
    6

    It's like Chrome. But without the resource hogging and Google crap.

    Top Negative Comment
    LinuxDoge
    12

    Shady. Not more shady than Chrome, but likely as bad.

    ratsniffa
    2

    Tons 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.

    3 of 29 comments
    • Opera is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Chrome is also Free and Proprietary
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    Opera GX

    Web browser optimized for gamers, with CPU, RAM, and network limiters, Twitch and Discord sidebar integration, customizable gaming themes, GX Corner for games, news, deals, mobile sync via Flow, multitasking chat, ad blocker, and...

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  6. Mullvad Browser icon

    Mullvad Browser

     173 likes

    The 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.

    112 Mullvad Browser alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  8. Cromite icon

    Cromite

     85 likes

    Cromite is a Chromium fork focusing on privacy, featuring built-in ad-blocking, user agent customization for privacy, DNS adjustments for security, and anti-fingerprinting measures to ensure user safety throughout browsing sessions.

    52 Cromite alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Cromite vs Google Chrome Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I like this app coz it has no useless features and does the basics properly. No ads, less tracking, lightweight.

    • Cromite is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • Cromite is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  9. Midori icon

    Midori

     258 likes

    Lightweight browser focused on privacy with ad and tracker blocking, integrated VPN and Tor browsing, customizable appearance modes, workspace management for tab organization, support for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and seamless content syncing.

    141 Midori alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    Midori vs Google Chrome Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's just as fast and I get the search results I ask for

    karaboungalos
    Positive
    -2

    Extremely fast and leightweight.

    • Midori is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • Midori is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  10. Arc Browser icon

    Arc Browser

     63 likes

    Experience a calmer, more personal internet in this browser designed for you. Let go of the clicks, the clutter, the distractions.

    47 Arc Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. Brave Origin icon

    Brave Origin

     24 likes

    Minimalist privacy browser offering ad-free browsing, no cryptocurrency features, and core Shields protection. Includes one-time activation for devices, supports ongoing updates, cross-platform use, and retains open-source, privacy, and security benefits.

    63 Brave Origin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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  12. Slimjet icon

    Slimjet

     60 likes

    Slimjet is a fast, smart and powerful web browser based on the Blink engine. It is built on top of the Chromium open source project, on which Google chrome is also based. Slimjet integrates a lot of powerful and convenient features to help users maximize their online...

    137 Slimjet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Slimjet vs Google Chrome Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Slimjet I have found is the best alternative to Chrome. It's fast & light and you can use all of Chrome & google extensions

    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    One thing I miss from Firefox is the Bookmarks side panel. Slimjet has one if you press Ctrl+I although you can't drag-and-drop from the URL to the side panel. The main reasons I run Slimjet is an alternative to my company's modified version of Chrome on my company laptop, so I have my own profile loaded instead of my work profile, and because it seems to handle some sites better than Firefox.

    SonN
    Positive
    -3

    It is a lighter version of Chrome, no tracking and with lots of essential features intergrated like adblock.

    • Slimjet is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Chrome is also Free and Proprietary
    • Slimjet is LightweightGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  13. Opera GX icon

    Opera GX

     36 likes

    Web browser optimized for gamers, with CPU, RAM, and network limiters, Twitch and Discord sidebar integration, customizable gaming themes, GX Corner for games, news, deals, mobile sync via Flow, multitasking chat, ad blocker, and music player.

    225 Opera GX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Opera GX vs Google Chrome Comments
    Tibbe
    Negative
    0

    I already added a comment with the information that this is a very shady company you shouldn't trust at the other opera browsers, but I want to warn people to not use this here too!

    • Opera GX is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Chrome is also Free and Proprietary
  14. Ecosia Browser icon

    Ecosia Browser

     21 likes

    Ecosia Browser is the newest product from Ecosia an eco-friendly, fast, ad-free browsing experience that supports reforestation.

    96 Ecosia Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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  15. Quetta icon

    Quetta

     19 likes

    Browsing reinvented with cutting-edge ad removal, lightning-fast speeds, and robust data protection through biometric encryption.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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