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, Mozilla Firefox, Mac, Safari and iPhone 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, uMatrix and AdAway.

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This efficient browser add-on blocks ads, trackers, and malware by default employing various filter lists, acting as a comprehensive wide-spectrum blocker.

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  1. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

     255 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.

    124 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
    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 uBlock Origin

     
    Comments about AdGuard as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    Top Positive Comment
    Nuncio Bitis
    Mar 11, 2025
    0

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

    Most Recent Comment
    jnjn
    Positive Aug 11, 2020
    3

    uses the same filter lists as uBlock Origin

    Peter Mello
    Positive May 12, 2020
    1

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

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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
    • AdGuard is Privacy focused and LightweightuBlock Origin 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 uBlock Origin

     
    Comments about Adblock Plus as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    Most Recent Comment
    seatsea
    Negative Oct 13, 2024
    1

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

    Guest
    Negative Jan 23, 2021
    7

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

    Tired Rabbit
    Positive Aug 3, 2022
    0

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

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

    • Adblock Plus is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
    • Adblock Plus is Privacy focused and LightweightuBlock Origin is not according to our users
  4. Privacy Badger icon

    Privacy Badger

     297 likes
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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...

    65 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 uBlock Origin

     
    Comments about Privacy Badger as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    Guest
    Positive Sep 2, 2016
    10

    it's from a non-profit company !

    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
    • Privacy Badger is Lightweight and Privacy focuseduBlock Origin is not according to our users
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    AdGuard icon
    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. uMatrix icon

    uMatrix

     173 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.

    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 uBlock Origin

     
    Comments about uMatrix as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    FONZ
    Positive May 8, 2024
    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 Jun 13, 2020
    0

    the high degree of specific control.

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

    • uMatrix is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
    • uMatrix is Privacy focused and LightweightuBlock Origin is not according to our users
  7. AdAway icon

    AdAway

     134 likes
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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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    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 uBlock Origin

     
  8. NoScript icon

    NoScript

     343 likes
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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 uBlock Origin

     

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

    • NoScript is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
    • NoScript is Lightweight and Privacy focuseduBlock Origin is not according to our users
  10. 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.

    96 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
    Blokada screenshot 2
    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 uBlock Origin

     
    Comments about Blokada as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    Guest
    Positive Mar 20, 2018
    2

    It's free and also blocks ads within apps.

    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
    • Blokada is Lightweight and Privacy focuseduBlock Origin is not according to our users
  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 uBlock Origin

     
    Comments about Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Aug 16, 2015
    6

    Ghostery blocks trackers, not ads

    Most Recent Comment
    distantignition
    Negative Dec 19, 2016
    3

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

    guitarzan
    Negative Aug 13, 2015
    2

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

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    • 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
    • Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is Privacy focuseduBlock Origin is not according to our users
  12. ClearURLs icon

    ClearURLs

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

    29 ClearURLs alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    ClearURLs screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Simple installation

    ClearURLs VS uBlock Origin

     
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