uBlock Origin Alternatives for Google Chrome

There are many alternatives to uBlock Origin for Google Chrome if you are looking for a replacement. The best Google Chrome alternative is AdGuard, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to uBlock Origin and loads of them are available for Google Chrome so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Google Chrome alternatives to uBlock Origin are Adblock Plus, Privacy Badger, NoScript and uMatrix.

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uBlock Origin alternatives are mainly Ad Blockers, but if you're looking for Privacy Tools or Firewalls you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Google Chrome, Yandex Browser, Mac, Content blocker, Android, Safari and Android Tablet. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to uBlock Origin.
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  1. AdGuard icon
     270 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.

    121 AdGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    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.

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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
     1744 likes
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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.

    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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    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

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

    • Adblock Plus is Freemium and Open SourceuBlock Origin is Free and Open Source
  3. Privacy Badger icon
     314 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...

    66 Privacy Badger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    Guest
    Positive
    10

    it's from a non-profit company !

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • 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
  4. NoScript icon
     358 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).

    23 NoScript alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Google Chrome
    • SeaMonkey
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
    • NoScript is the most popular Linux alternative to uBlock Origin.

    • NoScript is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
  5. uMatrix icon
     180 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.

    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.
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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
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    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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    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

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
     
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    uBlock Origin Lite, also called uBO Lite or uBOL, is a permission-less MV3-based content blocker.

    70 uBlock Origin Lite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    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.

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

    101 AdBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

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

    • AdBlock is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
  10. Disconnect icon
     126 likes
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    Disconnect was founded in 2011 by former Google engineers and a consumer- and privacy-rights attorney. We develop award-winning, user-friendly privacy and security software in San Francisco, California.

    83 Disconnect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    • Almost everyone thinks Disconnect is a great uBlock Origin alternative.

    • Disconnect is the most popular commercial alternative to uBlock Origin.

    • Disconnect is Paid and Open SourceuBlock Origin is Free and Open Source
  11. AdBlitz icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
    • AdBlitz is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to uBlock Origin.

    • AdBlitz is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
  12. AdNauseam icon
     20 likes
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    AdNauseam is a browser extension designed to obfuscate browsing data and protect users from surveillance and tracking by advertising networks.

    58 AdNauseam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • uBlock Origin
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
     
    • AdNauseam is the most popular Web-based alternative to uBlock Origin.

    • AdNauseam is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
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