NoScript AlternativesTop Ad Blockers & Privacy Tools 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, ScriptSafe, uBlock Origin Lite and wBlock.

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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...

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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.

    114 uBlock Origin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
    uBlock Origin screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Privacy focused
    5.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Element blocker
    2.  Custom filters
    3.  Browser extension
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Disable JavaScript
    7.  Website whitelisting
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  3rd-party filters
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Content blocker
    12.  No registration required

    uBlock Origin VS NoScript

     
    Comments about uBlock Origin as an Alternative to NoScript
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    Negative •Jul 10, 2022
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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.

    NoScript Icon
    uBlock Origin icon

    • 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 Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedNoScript 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.

    85 uMatrix alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox
    uMatrix screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The repository has been archived and the development has been stopped. https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uMatrix-issues/issues/291

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Granular control
    2.  Request filter
    3.  Block Trackers
    4.  Browser extension
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Opera extension
    9.  Browser-based
    10.  Outbound firewall
    11.  Using public domain lists

    uMatrix VS NoScript

     
  4. 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).

    11 ScriptSafe alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
    ScriptSafe screenshot 1

    ScriptSafe Features

    1.  Disable JavaScript
    2.  Built-in Script Blocker

    ScriptSafe VS NoScript

     

    • Most users think ScriptSafe is a great NoScript alternative.

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

    • ScriptSafe is Free and Open SourceNoScript is also Free and Open Source
  5. 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.

    71 uBlock Origin Lite alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    uBlock Origin Lite screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Content blocker

    uBlock Origin Lite VS NoScript

     
  6. 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.

    51 wBlock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Safari
    • Mac
    wBlock screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Auto Update
    6.  Custom filters

    wBlock VS NoScript

     
  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...

    57 Zen Ad-Blocker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    Zen Ad-Blocker screenshot 1
    Zen Ad-Blocker screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Portable

    Zen Ad-Blocker VS NoScript

     
  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.

    58 AdNauseam alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • uBlock Origin
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    AdNauseam screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Obfuscation
    2.  Autoclicking on ads
    3.  Block Trackers
    4.  Browser extension
    5.  No Logs
    6.  No Tracking

    AdNauseam VS NoScript

     

    • AdNauseam is the most popular Web-based alternative to NoScript.

    • AdNauseam is Free and Open SourceNoScript is also Free and Open Source
    • AdNauseam is Privacy focused and LightweightNoScript is not according to our users
  10. Native Video icon

    Native Video

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    Enhance your online video streaming experience with the "Native Video" Chrome extension. Say goodbye to interruptions and distractions as you watch your favorite videos, providing a hassle-free ad-blocking experience.

    54 Native Video alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Native Video screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking

    Native Video VS NoScript

     
  11. 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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Browser extension

    JShelter VS NoScript

     
  12. RequestPolicy icon

    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.

    15 RequestPolicy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Firefox
    • SeaMonkey
    RequestPolicy screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The extension has been removed from the Firefox Add-ons store, but it can still be installed from GitHub by downloading the latest .xpi file.

    RequestPolicy Features

    1.  Browser extension

    RequestPolicy VS NoScript

     
  13. 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.

    11 GNU LibreJS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • GNU IceCat
    • Firefox
    GNU LibreJS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Disable JavaScript

    GNU LibreJS VS NoScript

     
  14. Sybu JavaScript Blocker icon

    Sybu JavaScript Blocker

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    Blocks specific site scripts.

    11 Sybu JavaScript Blocker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Comodo Dragon Internet Browser
    Sybu JavaScript Blocker screenshot 1

    Sybu JavaScript Blocker Features

    1.  Browser-based

    Sybu JavaScript Blocker VS NoScript

     
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