hBlock Alternatives

hBlock is described as 'POSIX-compliant shell script, designed for Unix-like systems, that gets a list of domains that serve ads, tracking scripts and malware from multiple sources and creates a hosts file (alternative formats are also supported) that prevents your system from connecting to' and is a Ad Blocker in the web browsers category. There are more than 25 alternatives to hBlock for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad apps. The best hBlock alternative is Adblock Plus, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like hBlock are AdGuard, NextDNS, Pi-hole and Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker.

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  1. AdProtect icon

    AdProtect

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    AdProtect is free adblock tool that blocks ads in apps, games, browsers and has a built-in firewall for Internet access control in your apps.

    ROOT not required!

    94 AdProtect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
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  2. TBlock icon

    TBlock

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    TBlock is a content blocker that uses the hosts file (that is present in all operating systems) to block undesired websites.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  4. Total Adblock icon

    Total Adblock

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    Block unwanted ads for faster browsing with Total Adblock. Remove banners, pop-ups, and video ads. SAVETIME by decreasing data usage and improving privacy while prolonging battery life. Easy iOS setup requires a paid account, offering custom filters and an Allow list for trusted sites.

    50 Total Adblock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
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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...

    https://adguard.com
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  6. Ethical Adblock icon

    Ethical Adblock

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    Ethical Adblock is the first undetectable and ethical adblock. Indeed it has been coded so as to be undetectable by AntiAdblocks. Some ads that support content creators are left on purpose so that they can get fair compensation.

    72 Ethical Adblock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
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  7. uAdBlock icon

    uAdBlock

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    uAdBlock is a system-wide adblocker that works with hostlists. Several sources are available to download and integrate these hostlists.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Ubuntu Touch
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  8. Amplosion icon

    Amplosion

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    Amplosion automatically redirects from AMP links to normal websites.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
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  10. HQ VPN icon

    HQ VPN

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    Do you do client work from coffee shops? Check your bank balance from the airport? Get tired of being stalked by ad networks and trackers as you browse at home?

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Ad Blocker icon

    Ad Blocker

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    Ad Blocker is a web browser extension that blocks ads and trackers from following its users when surfing the internet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
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