uBlock Alternatives

uBlock has been discontinued. The top-rated alternative is uBlock Origin, which is free and open source. People also recommend Adblock Plus, AdGuard, SponsorBlock and AdAway. Ad Blockers like uBlock are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Linux.

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uBlock alternatives page was last updated Jul 14, 2026

Safari AdBlocker
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Safari AdBlocker is the only 64-bit ad blocker built for Mac OS X 10.5+ to integrate directly into Safari, for minimum disruption to your browsing experience.
50 Safari AdBlocker alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Ad Blocker
Since
Since 2010
Platforms
Mac
Good alternative?Is Safari AdBlocker a good alternative to uBlock?
ZenMate Web Firewall
12 likes
ZenMate Web Firewall is a security solution that blocks malware, trackers and security threats, plus free Ad Blocker against Malvertising!.
Cost / License
Freemium
Open Source
Application type
Ad Blocker
Origin
Germany
EU
Since
Since 2016
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Google Chrome
Germany
EU
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Good alternative?Is ZenMate Web Firewall a good alternative to uBlock?
Adaware Ad Block
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By blocking annoying ads and nosy trackers, adaware ad block nearly doubles your browsing speed! The most robust antivirus level cloud scanning technology of any ad blocker on the market, you’ll be safe from the latest cyber threat.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Ad Blocker
Origin
Canada
Since
Since 2017
Platforms
Online
Chrome OS
Google Chrome
Chromium
Firefox
Good alternative?Is Adaware Ad Block a good alternative to uBlock?
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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...

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GlimmerBlocker
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The problem with other ad-blockers for Safari is that they are implemented as awful hacks: as an InputManager and/or ApplicationEnhancer. This compromises the stability of Safari and very often create problems when Apple releases a new version of Safari.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Ad Blocker
Origin
Germany
EU
Since
Since 2009
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Mac
Safari
Germany
EU
Good alternative?Is GlimmerBlocker a good alternative to uBlock?
Ad Blocker
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Ad Blocker is a web browser extension that blocks ads and trackers from following its users when surfing the internet.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Ad Blocker
Since
Since 2019
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Chrome OS
Google Chrome
Good alternative?Is Ad Blocker a good alternative to uBlock?
Proximodo
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Proximodo is a loopback proxy server, seemingly a fork of proxomitron though likely abandonware. Unlike Proxomitron its developer is not existentially challenged. Additionally Proximodo can use Proxomitron filters. Unfortunately it does not support SSL connections.
38 Proximodo alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Ad Blocker
Since
Since 2010
Platforms
Windows
Good alternative?Is Proximodo a good alternative to uBlock?
SpeedMeUp
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SpeedMeUp is a service that will block and delete unwanted adds without having to install an application or jailbreaking your phone. It even blocks most ads inside apps, videos or music stream.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Ad Blocker
Since
Since 2014
Platforms
iPhone
iPad
Good alternative?Is SpeedMeUp a good alternative to uBlock?
AdZap
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Adzap gives you ultimate power over the advertising you see. A lot of the time, the ads you see while using the web are quite annoying or irrelevant. The Adzap browser add-on recognizes all of the ads on a page and lets you Zap the ones you don’t like by putting a clickable Ray...
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Ad Blocker
Since
Since 2012
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Google Chrome
Good alternative?Is AdZap a good alternative to uBlock?
WeBlock
6 likes
Weblock allows you to block online content. It can block ads (banners, popups on websites and in other apps), statistics, user tracking, scripts or images. It also allows you to block specific websites, like Facebook, Twitter, Google+, social widgets from websites or get rid of...
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application type
Ad Blocker
Origin
Poland
EU
Since
Since 2014
Platforms
iPhone
iPad
Poland
EU
Good alternative?Is WeBlock a good alternative to uBlock?
Trustnav
3 likes
A safer browsing experience, free of malware, distracting ads & invasive tracking.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Ad Blocker
Privacy Tool
Since
Since 2018
Platforms
Online
Google Chrome
Good alternative?Is Trustnav a good alternative to uBlock?
Webmail Ad Blocker
4 likes
Block ads on the right side of the screen when using Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail and Outlook.com which expand your message space
47 Webmail Ad Blocker alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Ad Blocker
Origin
Canada
Since
Since 2014
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Google Chrome
Firefox
Canada
Good alternative?Is Webmail Ad Blocker a good alternative to uBlock?
Quero AdBlock IE
7 likes
Quero AdBlock IE XML is an InPrivate Filtering XML-based Ad Blocker for Internet Explorer 8 and Quero AdBlock IE TPL is an ad blocking Tracking Protection List (TPL) for Internet Explorer 9.
48 Quero AdBlock IE alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Ad Blocker
Origin
Austria
EU
Since
Since 2011
Platforms
Windows
Internet Explorer
Austria
EU
Good alternative?Is Quero AdBlock IE a good alternative to uBlock?