NoScript AlternativesTop Privacy Tools & Ad Blockers like NoScript

NoScript is described as '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)' and is a very popular Ad Blocker in the web browsers category. There are more than 10 alternatives to NoScript for a variety of platforms, including Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Mac, Windows and Linux apps. The best NoScript alternative is uBlock Origin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NoScript are uMatrix, uBlock Origin Lite, wBlock and ScriptSafe.

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  1. uBlock Origin icon

    uBlock Origin

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    This efficient and lightweight browser add-on, developed by Raymond Hill, functions as a wide-spectrum blocker, not just for ads but also trackers and malware. Compatible with Chromium and Firefox, it uses multiple filter lists like EasyList and customizable options, ensuring thorough protection.

    108 uBlock Origin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    ad blockers and scripts blockers work can overlap, but mainly, uBlock Origin way of working is closer to the former, while NoScript is the latter.

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    • uBlock Origin is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to NoScript.

    • uBlock Origin is Free and Open SourceNoScript is also Free and Open Source
    • uBlock Origin is CustomizableNoScript is not according to our users
  2. uMatrix icon

    uMatrix

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    Point & click to forbid/allow any class of requests made by your browser. Use it to block scripts, iframes, ads, facebook, etc.

    81 uMatrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox
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  4. uBlock Origin Lite icon

    uBlock Origin Lite

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    uBlock Origin Lite, also called uBO Lite or uBOL, is a permission-less MV3-based content blocker.

    70 uBlock Origin Lite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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    • uBlock Origin Lite is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to NoScript.

    • uBlock Origin Lite is Free and Open SourceNoScript is also Free and Open Source
  5. wBlock icon

    wBlock

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    wBlock is a powerful content blocker for macOS that cuts through the noise, delivering a clean and private browsing experience without the hassle. Using AdGuard's filters and more, wBlock gives you the best of all worlds: high performance and maximum blocking.

    50 wBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Safari
    • iPad
    • iPhone
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    • wBlock is the most popular Mac alternative to NoScript.

    • wBlock is Free and Open SourceNoScript is also Free and Open Source
  6. ScriptSafe icon

    ScriptSafe

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    A simple extension that brings some of NoScript 's functionality to Chrome while emphasizing simplicity and intuitiveness (no affiliation to NoScript or NotScripts).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
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    • Most users think ScriptSafe is a great NoScript alternative.

    • ScriptSafe is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to NoScript.

    • ScriptSafe is Free and Open SourceNoScript is also Free and Open Source
  7. Zen Ad-Blocker icon

    Zen Ad-Blocker

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    Zen is an open-source system-wide ad-blocker and privacy guard for Windows, MacOS, and Linux. It works by setting up a proxy that intercepts HTTP requests from all applications, and blocks those serving ads, tracking scripts that monitor your behavior, malware, and other...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
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  9. AdNauseam icon

    AdNauseam

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    AdNauseam is a browser extension designed to obfuscate browsing data and protect users from surveillance and tracking by advertising networks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • uBlock Origin
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
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    • AdNauseam is the most popular Web-based alternative to NoScript.

    • AdNauseam is Free and Open SourceNoScript is also Free and Open Source
  10. JShelter icon

    JShelter

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    An anti-malware Web browser extension to mitigate potential threats from JavaScript, including fingerprinting, tracking, and data collection!.

    11 JShelter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
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    RequestPolicy

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    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

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Firefox
    • SeaMonkey
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  12. GNU LibreJS icon

    GNU LibreJS

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    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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    RequestControl

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    An extension to control requests. Provides front-end for Firefox webRequest.onBeforeRequest API for request management.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Firefox
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