uBlock Origin AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Privacy Tools

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1. 

   

   AdGuard

    283 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.

   125 AdGuard alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application types

   • Ad Blocker
   • Privacy Tool

   Origin

   • Cyprus
   • EU

   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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   Top Positive Comment

   Nuncio Bitis

   Mar 11, 2025

   -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 comment•Aug 11, 2020

   3

   uses the same filter lists as uBlock Origin

   Peter Mello

   Positive comment•May 12, 2020

   1

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

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

    1748 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.

   122 Adblock Plus alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Ad Blocker
   • Privacy Tool

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • iPhone
   • Chrome OS
   • iPad
   • Microsoft Edge
   • Internet Explorer
   • Vivaldi
   • Google Chrome
   • Safari
   • Yandex Browser
   • Opera
   • Mozilla Firefox

   

   

   

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   seatsea

   Negative comment•Oct 13, 2024

   1

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

   Guest

   Negative comment•Jan 23, 2021

   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 comment•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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   • Adblock Plus is Freemium and Open SourceuBlock Origin is Free and Open Source
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   Privacy Badger

    321 likes

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

   67 Privacy Badger alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Ad Blocker
   • Privacy Tool

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Microsoft Edge
   • Google Chrome
   • Opera
   • Mozilla Firefox
   • Brave

   

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   Guest

   Positive comment•Sep 2, 2016

   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
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   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

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   NoScript

    364 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

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application types

   • Privacy Tool
   • Ad Blocker

   Origin

   • Italy
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Google Chrome
   • SeaMonkey
   • Mozilla Firefox

   

   

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   uMatrix

    182 likes

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

   83 uMatrix alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Ad Blocker
   • Privacy Tool

   Origin

   • Canada

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Google Chrome
   • Opera
   • Brave
   • Firefox

   

   

   

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   FONZ

   Positive comment•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 comment•Jun 13, 2020

   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
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   AdAway

    144 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.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application types

   • Ad Blocker
   • Privacy Tool

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • F-Droid

   

   

   

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    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker

     341 likes

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

    92 Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    • Ad Blocker
    • Privacy Tool

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox

    

    

    

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    Top Negative Comment

    Guest

    Aug 16, 2015

    6

    Ghostery blocks trackers, not ads

    Review by a new / low-activity user.

    distantignition

    Negative comment•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 comment•Aug 13, 2015

    2

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

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    • Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
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    ClearURLs

     64 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (LGPL-3.0)

    Application types

    • URL Cleaner
    • Privacy Tool

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge

    

    

    

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    uBlock Origin Lite

     23 likes

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

    72 uBlock Origin Lite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    • Ad Blocker
    • Privacy Tool

    Origin

    • Canada

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari

    

    

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    ezdketsuban

    Comment•Jun 30, 2025

    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
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    TrackerControl

     42 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    • Ad Blocker
    • Privacy Tool

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    

    

    

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    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

    • Paid
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • Privacy Tool

    Origin

    • United States

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox

    

    

    

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    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

    • Ad Blocker
    • Privacy Tool

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    

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