Privoxy Alternatives

Privoxy is described as 'Non-caching web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for enhancing privacy, modifying web page data and HTTP headers, controlling access, and removing ads and other obnoxious Internet junk' and is a popular Ad Blocker in the web browsers category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Privoxy for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Google Chrome, Linux and Mozilla Firefox apps. The best Privoxy alternative is uBlock Origin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Privoxy are Adblock Plus, NextDNS, AdGuard and Privacy Badger.

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    Safari AdBlocker is the only 64-bit ad blocker built for Mac OS X 10.5+ to integrate directly into Safari, for minimum disruption to your browsing experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. SmartAdBlock icon
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    100% Pure Content.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  3. BrowseControl icon
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    An agent-based web filter that blocks websites based on URLs and categories. Internet use quotas can be set based on schedules and timers. Includes a port filter and Windows application blocker.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Formerly a commercial product, Yahoo! donated it to the Apache Foundation, and it is now an Apache TLP.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
     
  5. AdProtect icon
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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!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
     
  7. ApateDNS icon
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    ApateDNS™ is a tool for controlling DNS responses though an easy-to-use GUI. As a phony DNS server, ApateDNS spoofs DNS responses to a user-specified IP address by listening on UDP port 53 on the local machine. ApateDNS also automatically sets the local DNS to localhost.

    57 ApateDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Filter the noise. Browse in peace. A lightweight browser extension that hides unwanted content, distractions, and clutter for a cleaner web experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
     
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