The Best uBlock Origin AlternativesTop Ad Blockers & Privacy Tools like uBlock Origin

uBlock Origin is described as 'This efficient browser add-on blocks ads, trackers, and malware by default employing various filter lists, acting as a comprehensive wide-spectrum blocker' and is a leading Ad Blocker in the web browsers category. There are more than 100 alternatives to uBlock Origin for a variety of platforms, including Google Chrome, Mac, Mozilla Firefox, iPhone and iPad apps. The best uBlock Origin alternative is AdGuard, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like uBlock Origin are Adblock Plus, Privacy Badger, NoScript and uMatrix.

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  1. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

     274 likes

    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.

    121 AdGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android TV
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    Comments about AdGuard as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    Top Positive Comment
    Nuncio Bitis
    -1

    This is so much better than uBlock. It's much easier to use and isn't forced on you when you install a browser.

    jnjn
    Positive
    3

    uses the same filter lists as uBlock Origin

    Peter Mello
    Positive
    1

    Very friendly UI and desktop app for Windows offers whole-system ad blocking.

    3 of 5 comments
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    • Almost everyone thinks AdGuard is a great uBlock Origin alternative.

    • AdGuard is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to uBlock Origin.

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

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceuBlock Origin is Free and Open Source
  2. Adblock Plus icon

    Adblock Plus

     1745 likes

    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.

    120 Adblock Plus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    133
    Comments about Adblock Plus as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    seatsea
    Negative
    1

    Asks for a paid subscription to block annoyances which are just normal free filters in other adblocking solutions.

    Guest
    Negative
    7

    Allow acceptable ads by default, which is unfair to users hoping to block all ads.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Tired Rabbit
    Positive
    0

    Ublock doesn't have "acceptabe ads" by default, and seems to be more lightweight and full-featured

    3 of 4 comments
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    Adblock Plus icon

    • Most users think Adblock Plus is a great uBlock Origin alternative.

    • Adblock Plus is Freemium and Open SourceuBlock Origin is Free and Open Source
  4. Privacy Badger icon

    Privacy Badger

     315 likes

    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...

    66 Privacy Badger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    37
    Comments about Privacy Badger as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    Guest
    Positive
    10

    it's from a non-profit company !

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    uBlock Origin Icon
    Privacy Badger icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Privacy Badger is a great uBlock Origin alternative.

    • Privacy Badger is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
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    Total Adblock

    Block unwanted ads for faster browsing with Total Adblock. Remove banners, pop-ups, and video ads. SAVETIME by decreasing data usage and improving privacy while prolonging battery life. Easy iOS setup requires a paid account, off...

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  6. NoScript icon

    NoScript

     359 likes

    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).

    23 NoScript alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • NoScript is the most popular Linux alternative to uBlock Origin.

    • NoScript is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
  7. uMatrix icon

    uMatrix

     180 likes

    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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    Comments about uMatrix as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    FONZ
    Positive
    0

    its by the same dev, ublocko literally already has some degree of umatrixs dynamic scopes, but a bit watered down. imho ill gladly take that as its more uptodate and as the days go by, new tech needs new measures

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    the high degree of specific control.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    uBlock Origin Icon
    uMatrix icon

    • Most users think uMatrix is a great uBlock Origin alternative.

    • uMatrix is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
  8. AdAway icon

    AdAway

     140 likes

    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.

    94 AdAway alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  10. Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker icon

    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker

     336 likes

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

    90 Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    48
    Comments about Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    6

    Ghostery blocks trackers, not ads

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    distantignition
    Negative
    3

    Ghostery tells you when a website is requesting private information (and offers to block the request). uBlock prevents advertisements from loading.

    guitarzan
    Negative
    2

    Some overlap, but Ghostery is focused more on privacy and uBlock more on usability

    3 of 5 comments
    uBlock Origin Icon
    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker icon

    • Some users think Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is a great uBlock Origin alternative, some don't.

    • Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
  11. Blokada icon

    Blokada

     106 likes

    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.

    96 Blokada alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Blokada as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    It's free and also blocks ads within apps.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    uBlock Origin Icon
    Blokada icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Blokada is a great uBlock Origin alternative.

    • Blokada is Freemium and Open SourceuBlock Origin is Free and Open Source
  12. ClearURLs icon

    ClearURLs

     60 likes

    This extension will automatically remove tracking elements from URLs to help protect your privacy when browse through the Internet.

    35 ClearURLs alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
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  13. uBlock Origin Lite icon

    uBlock Origin Lite

     22 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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    Comments about uBlock Origin Lite as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    ezdketsuban
    0

    Lite has less blocking capabilities and a limited amount of filter lists, but it's much faster.

    uBlock Origin Icon
    uBlock Origin Lite icon
    • uBlock Origin Lite is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
  14. AdBlock icon

    AdBlock

     305 likes

    Blocks intrusive ads and trackers to boost browser speed and privacy, supports customizable ad filtering on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari, offers Acceptable Ads whitelisting, works in 30+ languages, with tens of millions of users worldwide.

    101 AdBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    AdBlock screenshot 1
     
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    Comments about AdBlock as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    Alex Manuilov
    Negative
    -3

    No problems with AdBlock during using in Google Chrome unlike ublock.

    uBlock Origin Icon
    AdBlock icon

    • Some users think AdBlock is a great uBlock Origin alternative, some don't.

    • AdBlock is Freemium and Open SourceuBlock Origin is Free and Open Source
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