uBlock Origin AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Privacy Tools

The best Privacy Tool alternative to uBlock Origin 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 many of them are Privacy Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Privacy Tool alternatives to uBlock Origin are Adblock Plus, Privacy Badger, NoScript and uMatrix.

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  1. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

     276 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.

    122 AdGuard alternatives

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    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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    AdGuard vs uBlock Origin Comments
    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
    • 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.

    121 Adblock Plus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Adding a filter
     
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    Adblock Plus vs uBlock Origin Comments
    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
    • Adblock Plus is Freemium and Open SourceuBlock Origin is Free and Open Source
  4. Privacy Badger icon

    Privacy Badger

     316 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
    Overview of Privacy Badger extension
     
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    Privacy Badger vs uBlock Origin Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    10

    it's from a non-profit company !

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Privacy Badger is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
  5. Ad
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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...

    https://adguard.com
    Learn More
  6. NoScript icon

    NoScript

     361 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
     
  7. uMatrix icon

    uMatrix

     181 likes

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

    82 uMatrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox
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    uMatrix vs uBlock Origin Comments
    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.
    • uMatrix is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
  8. Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker icon

    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker

     338 likes

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

    91 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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    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker vs uBlock Origin Comments
    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
    • Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
  10. 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.

    95 AdAway alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    AdAway screenshot 1
     
  12. uBlock Origin Lite icon

    uBlock Origin Lite

     23 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
    uBlock Origin Lite screenshot 1
     
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    uBlock Origin Lite vs uBlock Origin Comments
    ezdketsuban
    0

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

    • uBlock Origin Lite is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
  13. TrackerControl icon

    TrackerControl

     41 likes

    TrackerControl allows users to monitor and control the widespread, ongoing, hidden data collection in mobile apps about user behaviour ('tracking').

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    TrackerControl screenshot 1
     
  14. Disconnect icon

    Disconnect

     126 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Disconnect screenshot 1
     
  15. AdBlitz icon

    AdBlitz

     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 types

    Platforms

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