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 Privacy Badger, Adblock Plus, NoScript and Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker.

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  1. AdGuard icon
     305 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.

    140 AdGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  2. Privacy Badger icon
     335 likes

    Privacy Badger is a free browser extension made by the leading digital rights nonprofit EFF to stop companies from spying on you online.

    75 Privacy Badger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Safari
    • Mac
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  3. Adblock Plus icon
     1755 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.

    135 Adblock Plus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  4. NoScript icon
     381 likes

    The NoScript Security Suite is Free Open Source Software (FOSS) providing extra protection for Firefox (on Android, too!), Chrome, Edge, Brave and other web browsers, by letting user decide freely which site they trust enough to run code in their browser.

    26 NoScript alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • SeaMonkey
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Tor Browser
    • Chromium
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  5. Block ads, cookies, popups & other trackers. Ghostery sets you up for a private, transparent, and fast internet.

    100 Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  6. uMatrix icon
     183 likes

    Point & click to forbid/allow any class of requests made by your browser. Use it to block scripts, iframes, ads, facebook, etc.

    88 uMatrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox
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  7. ClearURLs icon
     71 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
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  8. uBO Lite (uBOL), a permission-less MV3 API-based content blocker.

    84 uBlock Origin Lite alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  9. AdBlock icon
     307 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.

    114 AdBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  10. Stop trackers in every app and browser before they load- Encrypted DNS keeps your activity private from your ISP Free to start.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. AdNauseam icon
     22 likes

    AdNauseam is a browser extension designed to obfuscate browsing data and protect users from surveillance and tracking by advertising networks.

    68 AdNauseam alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • uBlock Origin
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
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  12. AdBlitz icon
     11 likes

    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 (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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