SponsorBlock AlternativesAd Blockers & Privacy Tools like SponsorBlock

SponsorBlock is described as 'Browser extension and open API via crowdsource for skipping sponsor segments in YouTube videos. It's open-source. Users submit when a sponsor happens from the extension, and the extension automatically skips sponsors it knows about using a privacy' and is a popular Ad Blocker in the web browsers category. There are more than 50 alternatives to SponsorBlock for a variety of platforms, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Mac, iPhone and iPad apps. The best SponsorBlock alternative is uBlock Origin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SponsorBlock are Adblock Plus, AdGuard, NextDNS and Privacy Badger.

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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.

    113 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.  Website whitelisting
    7.  Disable JavaScript
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  3rd-party filters
    11.  Content blocker
    12.  No registration required

    uBlock Origin VS SponsorBlock

     
    Comments about uBlock Origin as an Alternative to SponsorBlock
    MrGoatsy
    Negative Oct 19, 2022
    5

    Not an alternative, Sponsorblock blocks specific parts from a video by having users select them.

    Eriko
    Positive Dec 9, 2022
    0

    uBlock origin blocks ads on any website. (does not block segments of youtube videos)

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    • This alternative is disputed. uBlock Origin is a legitimate SponsorBlock alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

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

    • uBlock Origin is Free and Open SourceSponsorBlock is also Free and Open Source
    • uBlock Origin is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedSponsorBlock is not according to our users
  2. Adblock Plus icon

    Adblock Plus

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    Adblock Plus is a free extension that allows you to - among other things - block annoying ads, disable tracking and block domains known to spread malware.

    124 Adblock Plus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex.Browser
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    Adding a filter

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Browser extension
    2.  Microsoft Edge extension
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Element blocker
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    10.  Safari extension
    11.  Pop up blocker
    12.  Internet Explorer extension

    Adblock Plus VS SponsorBlock

     

    • Adblock Plus is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to SponsorBlock.

    • Adblock Plus is Free and Open SourceSponsorBlock is also Free and Open Source
    • Adblock Plus is Privacy focused and LightweightSponsorBlock is not according to our users
  4. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

     257 likes
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    Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spyware filter, and controls ad display in apps.

    122 AdGuard alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android TV
    AdGuard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  DNS over HTTPS
    3.  Pop up blocker
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Custom DNS
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Logs
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Anonymous Proxy

    AdGuard VS SponsorBlock

     

    • AdGuard is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Android Tablet alternative to SponsorBlock.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceSponsorBlock is Free and Open Source
    • AdGuard is Privacy focused and LightweightSponsorBlock is not according to our users
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    AdGuard

    Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spywa...

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  6. NextDNS icon

    NextDNS

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    NextDNS protects you from all kinds of security threats, blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps and provides a safe and supervised Internet for kids — on all devices and on all networks.

    141 NextDNS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • UC Browser
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • UniFi Network
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Opera
    • Alpine Linux
    • pfSense
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • DD-WRT
    NextDNS screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  DNS Resolver
    2.  DNS Server
    3.  DNS over HTTPS
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Parental Control
    6.  Real-time analytics
    7.  Data analytics
    8.  Dns
    9.  DNSSEC
    10.  Block Trackers
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Dark Mode

    NextDNS VS SponsorBlock

     

    • NextDNS is the most popular Web-based, Linux & SaaS alternative to SponsorBlock.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceSponsorBlock is Free and Open Source
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Privacy focusedSponsorBlock is not according to our users
  7. Privacy Badger icon

    Privacy Badger

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    Privacy Badger is a browser-add on tool that analyzes sites to detect and disallow content that tracks you in an objectionable, non-consensual manner. When you visit websites, your copy of Privacy Badger keeps note of the "third party" domains that embed images...

    64 Privacy Badger alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Overview of Privacy Badger extension

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Browser extension
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Content Filtering
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Logs
    9.  Heuristic Detection
    10.  Automatic Looping
    11.  Opera extension

    Privacy Badger VS SponsorBlock

     
  8. Tubular icon

    Tubular

     35 likes
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    A fork of NewPipe that implements SponsorBlock and Return YouTube Dislike.

    69 Tubular alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • PeerTube
    Tubular screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Picture in Picture
    4.  MP3 Downloader
    5.  YouTube Downloader
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  SoundCloud Downloader
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Support for 4K
    10. SponsorBlock icon  SponsorBlock Integration
    11.  Block Trackers
    12.  Chromecast Support

    Tubular VS SponsorBlock

     
  10. AdAway icon

    AdAway

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    An ad blocker that uses the hosts file. The hosts file contains a list of mappings between hostnames and IP addresses. When an app requests an ad, that request is directed to 127.0.0.1 which does nothing.

    97 AdAway alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    AdAway screenshot 1
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    AdAway screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  AES-256 Encryption
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Logs
    9.  Traffic Monitoring
    10.  File Hosting

    AdAway VS SponsorBlock

     
  11. Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker icon

    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker

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

    89 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 SponsorBlock

     
  12. Blokada icon

    Blokada

     104 likes
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    Blokada is the popular ad blocker and privacy app for Android and iOS. It's being supported and actively developed by the amazing open source community.

    97 Blokada alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Blokada screenshot 1
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    Blokada screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Root Required
    2.  Switch DNS servers
    3.  Custom DNS
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No registration required
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode

    Blokada VS SponsorBlock

     
  13. 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 SponsorBlock

     
  14. AdBlock icon

    AdBlock

     306 likes
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    We built AdBlock to provide a worry-free and distraction-free Internet experience for everyone. It is used by tens of millions of users worldwide on all major browsers in more than 30 languages. Created by Michael Gundlach in 2009, AdBlock is now one of the most popular browser...

    105 AdBlock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Firefox

    AdBlock Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Browser extension
    3.  Safari extension
    4.  Opera extension
    5.  Microsoft Edge extension

    AdBlock VS SponsorBlock

     
  15. AdBlitz icon

    AdBlitz

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    AdBlitz automatically skips skippable ads and accelerates non-skippable ones, ensuring you enjoy uninterrupted content seamlessly. Remember, it's not an ad blocker.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    AdBlitz screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Logs
    3.  Block Trackers
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Commercial Skipping

    AdBlitz VS SponsorBlock

     

    • AdBlitz is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to SponsorBlock.

    • AdBlitz is Free and Open SourceSponsorBlock is also Free and Open Source
    • AdBlitz is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSponsorBlock is not according to our users
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