RequestPolicy Alternatives

RequestPolicy is described as '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' and is an app in the web browsers category. There are more than 10 alternatives to RequestPolicy for a variety of platforms, including Mozilla Firefox, Windows, Linux, Mac and Google Chrome apps. The best RequestPolicy alternative is NoScript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like RequestPolicy are Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker, uMatrix, ScriptSafe and 3P Request Blocker.

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RequestPolicy alternatives page was last updated Oct 13, 2023
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  1. NoScript icon

    NoScript

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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 web sites of your choice (e.g. your online bank).

    24 NoScript alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Google Chrome
    • SeaMonkey
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Diablog of blocked scripts

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Block Trackers
    4.  Auto-delete files
    5.  Survey analysis

    NoScript VS RequestPolicy

     

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

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

    • NoScript is Free and Open SourceRequestPolicy is also Free and Open Source
    • NoScript is Lightweight and Privacy focusedRequestPolicy is not according to our users
  2. Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker icon

    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker

     330 likes
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    Block ads, cookies, popups & other trackers. Ghostery sets you up for a private, transparent, and fast internet.

    88 Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  Microsoft Edge extension
    4.  Safari extension
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Browser extension
    9.  Opera extension

    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker VS RequestPolicy

     

    • Most users think Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is a great RequestPolicy alternative.

    • Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to RequestPolicy.

    • Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is Free and Open SourceRequestPolicy is also Free and Open Source
    • Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is Privacy focusedRequestPolicy is not according to our users
  4. uMatrix icon

    uMatrix

     174 likes
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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.

    84 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 RequestPolicy

     
  5. 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

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    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 RequestPolicy

     
  6. 3P Request Blocker icon

    3P Request Blocker

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    Prevent your browser from connecting to 3rd party domain without user consent. Increase your privacy, security, and speed by blocking unnecessary requests.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox
    3P Request Blocker screenshot 1

    3P Request Blocker Features

    1.  No Tracking

    3P Request Blocker VS RequestPolicy

     
  7. 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!.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Browser extension

    JShelter VS RequestPolicy

     
  9. UltraBlock icon

    UltraBlock

     1 like
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    UtraBlock is a browser extension that detects and blocks ads, invisible trackers and third-party cookies. It makes websites load faster, more secure and protects your privacy.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    UltraBlock screenshot 1

    UltraBlock Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Blocks

    UltraBlock VS RequestPolicy

     
  10. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Disable JavaScript

    GNU LibreJS VS RequestPolicy

     
  11. StopTheScript icon

    StopTheScript

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    StopTheScript is a Safari extension for iOS and iPadOS that stops all JavaScript on your selected websites. StopTheScript is the only Safari extension that stops inline JavaScript on the web page as well as externally loaded JavaScript.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    StopTheScript screenshot 1
    StopTheScript screenshot 2
    StopTheScript screenshot 3

    StopTheScript Features

    1.  Safari extension

    StopTheScript VS RequestPolicy

     

    • StopTheScript is the most popular commercial alternative to RequestPolicy.

    • StopTheScript is Paid and ProprietaryRequestPolicy is Free and Open Source
  12. Negotiator icon

    Negotiator

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    Negotiator is a web extension which gives users who are familiar with HTTP requests the tool to simply block and modify them permanently.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Haiku
    • Firefox
    Negotiator screenshot 1

    Negotiator VS RequestPolicy

     
  13. Sybu JavaScript Blocker icon

    Sybu JavaScript Blocker

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    Blocks specific site scripts.

    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 RequestPolicy

     
  14. Privacyfix icon

    Privacyfix

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    Privacyfix is where you can manage your privacy controls for Facebook, Google, the websites you visit and the companies that track you across the Web. Instantly see privacy risks and navigate instantly to where you can fix them.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    Example

    Privacyfix Features

    1.  Browser extension
    2.  Opera extension

    Privacyfix VS RequestPolicy

     

    • Privacyfix is the most popular Web-based alternative to RequestPolicy.

    • Privacyfix is Free and ProprietaryRequestPolicy is Free and Open Source
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