Hostsblock is a bash script for Linux designed to take advantage of the HOSTS file available in all operating systems to provide system-wide blocking of internet advertisements, malicious domains, trackers, and other undesirable content.
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 NextDNS, AdGuard, Pi-hole and Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker.
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By blocking annoying ads and nosy trackers, adaware ad block nearly doubles your browsing speed! The most robust antivirus level cloud scanning technology of any ad blocker on the market, you’ll be safe from the latest cyber threat.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
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Platforms
- Online
- Chrome OS
- Google Chrome
- Chromium
- Firefox
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
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Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Online
- Google Chrome
- Firefox
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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
50 Total Adblock alternativesBlock 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.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
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Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Microsoft Edge
- Google Chrome
- Safari
- Opera
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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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Chrome OS
- Microsoft Edge
- Google Chrome
- Opera
- Brave
uAdBlock is a system-wide adblocker that works with hostlists. Several sources are available to download and integrate these hostlists.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
- Safari
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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?
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92 Ad Blocker alternativesAd 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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