YouBlocker AlternativesAd Blockers and other similar apps like YouBlocker

YouBlocker is described as 'The best Ad-free YouTube experience for desktop, allowing you to use your media control keys to play, pause, and skip songs' and is a Ad Blocker in the web browsers category. There are more than 10 alternatives to YouBlocker for a variety of platforms, including Google Chrome, Android, iPhone, Safari and Mac apps. The best YouBlocker alternative is uBlock Origin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like YouBlocker are Adblock Plus, AdGuard, NextDNS and SponsorBlock.

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YouBlocker is the best Ad-free YouTube experience for desktop, allowing you to use your media control keys to play, pause, and skip songs.

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YouBlocker alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2021
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  1. uBlock Origin icon

    uBlock Origin

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    This efficient and lightweight browser add-on, developed by Raymond Hill, functions as a wide-spectrum blocker, not just for ads but also trackers and malware. Compatible with Chromium and Firefox, it uses multiple filter lists like EasyList and customizable options, ensuring thorough protection.

    114 uBlock Origin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
    uBlock Origin screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Privacy focused
    5.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Element blocker
    2.  Custom filters
    3.  Browser extension
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Disable JavaScript
    7.  Website whitelisting
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  3rd-party filters
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Content blocker
    12.  No registration required

    uBlock Origin VS YouBlocker

     

    • uBlock Origin is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to YouBlocker.

    • uBlock Origin is Free and Open SourceYouBlocker is Free and Proprietary
    • uBlock Origin is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedYouBlocker is not according to our users
  2. Adblock Plus icon

    Adblock Plus

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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.

    124 Adblock Plus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Browser extension
    2.  Microsoft Edge extension
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Element blocker
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    10.  Safari extension
    11.  Pop up blocker
    12.  Internet Explorer extension

    Adblock Plus VS YouBlocker

     

    • Adblock Plus is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to YouBlocker.

    • Adblock Plus is Free and Open SourceYouBlocker is Free and Proprietary
    • Adblock Plus is Privacy focused and LightweightYouBlocker is not according to our users
  4. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

     252 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.

    125 AdGuard alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    AdGuard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  DNS over HTTPS
    3.  Pop up blocker
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Custom DNS
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Logs
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Anonymous Proxy

    AdGuard VS YouBlocker

     

    • AdGuard is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Android Tablet alternative to YouBlocker.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceYouBlocker is Free and Proprietary
    • AdGuard is Privacy focused and LightweightYouBlocker is not according to our users
  5. Ad
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    Total Adblock icon
    Total Adblock

    Block unwanted ads for faster browsing with Total Adblock. Remove banners, pop-ups, and video ads. SAVETIME by decreasing data usage and improving privacy while prolonging battery life. Easy iOS setup requires a paid account, off...

    http://www.totaladblock.com
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  6. NextDNS icon

    NextDNS

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    NextDNS protects you from all kinds of security threats, blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps and provides a safe and supervised Internet for kids — on all devices and on all networks.

    140 NextDNS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • UC Browser
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • UniFi Network
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Opera
    • Alpine Linux
    • pfSense
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • DD-WRT
    NextDNS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DNS Resolver
    2.  DNS Server
    3.  DNS over HTTPS
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Parental Control
    6.  Real-time analytics
    7.  Data analytics
    8.  Dns
    9.  DNSSEC
    10.  Block Trackers
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Malware Analysis

    NextDNS VS YouBlocker

     

    • NextDNS is the most popular Web-based, Linux & SaaS alternative to YouBlocker.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceYouBlocker is Free and Proprietary
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Privacy focusedYouBlocker is not according to our users
  7. SponsorBlock icon

    SponsorBlock

     94 likes
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    SponsorBlock is a browser extension and open API via crowdsource for skipping sponsor segments in YouTube videos. It's open-source. Users submit when a sponsor happens from the extension, and the extension automatically skips sponsors it knows about using a privacy...

    85 SponsorBlock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    SponsorBlock screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. YouTube icon  Youtube integration
    2.  Community-based
    3.  Browser extension
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Block Trackers
    8.  No Tracking

    SponsorBlock VS YouBlocker

     
  8. AdBlock icon

    AdBlock

     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...

    105 AdBlock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    AdBlock Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Browser extension
    3.  Safari extension
    4.  Opera extension
    5.  Microsoft Edge extension

    AdBlock VS YouBlocker

     
  10. Hush Nag Blocker icon

    Hush Nag Blocker

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    Browse the web like it should be – free of nags to accept cookies or privacy invasive tracking. It's tiny, fast, free, open, secure and without any access to your data.

    111 Hush Nag Blocker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
    Hush Nag Blocker screenshot 1
    Hush Nag Blocker screenshot 2

    Hush Nag Blocker Features

    1.  Cookie clicker

    Hush Nag Blocker VS YouBlocker

     
  11. AdBlock Pro icon

    AdBlock Pro

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    Save data and speed up your Safari - block ads, trackers, unnecessary resources and bypass anti-adblock detectors.

    96 AdBlock Pro alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
    AdBlock Pro screenshot 1

    AdBlock Pro Features

    1.  Safari extension

    AdBlock Pro VS YouBlocker

     
  12. Maza icon

    Maza

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    Local ad blocker. Like Pi-hole but local and using your operating system.

    84 Maza alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux

    Maza Features

    1.  Block Trackers

    Maza VS YouBlocker

     
  13. Video Ad-Block for Twitch icon

    Video Ad-Block for Twitch

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    Swaps video ads for an ad-free stream between 1080p and 480p.

    96 Video Ad-Block for Twitch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Video Ad-Block for Twitch screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The extensions have been removed from the Firefox and Chrome marketplaces, and the GitHub repository doesn't exist anymore (see warning).

    Warning

    The author has removed the source code from GitHub and completely privatized it. The latest update requires new permissions to "read and change your data on all amazon.co.uk sites" adding "aradb-21" as a referral tag to product URLs.

    Video Ad-Block for Twitch VS YouBlocker

     
  14. Trustnav icon

    Trustnav

     3 likes
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    A safer browsing experience, free of malware, distracting ads & invasive tracking.

    101 Trustnav alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Trustnav VS YouBlocker

     
  15. SmartAdBlock icon

    SmartAdBlock

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    100% Pure Content.

    95 SmartAdBlock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    SmartAdBlock screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from December 2021.

    SmartAdBlock VS YouBlocker

     
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