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Adblock Plus alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Adblock Plus: acceptable Ads shown by default, paid for by large companies, and fewer advanced controls than uBlock Origin. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Adblock Plus, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. uBlock Origin currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1uBlock Origin logouBlock OriginOpen sourceYesBrowser extension, Android5 of 566.5
2uBlock Origin Lite logouBlock Origin LiteOpen sourceYesBrowser extension, iOS, macOS3 of 362.6
3AdBlock logoAdBlockFree plan + paidYesBrowser extension, iOS, Android4 of 459.6
4Ghostery logoGhosteryFreeYesBrowser extension, iOS, Android4 of 457.2
5AdGuard logoAdGuardPaidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +34 of 455.3
  1. uBlock Origin logo

    1. uBlock OriginTop pick

    Best for: Firefox users who want the most capable, lightweight browser blocker available

    Open sourceBrowser extension, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Adblock Plus

    No acceptable-ads programme and far more control, on Firefox.

    Pros

    • Very efficient on CPU and memory
    • Deep controls: custom filters, element picker, dynamic filtering
    • No acceptable-ads programme, no donations sought

    Cons

    • Removed from the Chrome Web Store; Chromium support is ending
    • Advanced mode is easy to misconfigure
    • Browser-only, so it can't block ads inside apps
    Visit uBlock Origin Compare with Adblock PlusDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is uBlock Origin a good Adblock Plus alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    GPLv3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Donations
    None sought
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Chrome Web Store
    Removed 31 August 2026
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Best browser
    Firefox
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Default lists
    EasyList, EasyPrivacy and uBO lists
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. uBlock Origin Lite logo

    2. uBlock Origin Lite

    Best for: Chrome, Edge and Safari users who want uBlock Origin's filtering after Manifest V3

    Open sourceBrowser extension, iOS, macOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Adblock Plus

    Lightweight MV3 blocker without paid allowlisting, for Chrome and Edge.

    Pros

    • Works on Chrome and Edge under Manifest V3
    • No background process, so near-zero resource use
    • Same team and core filter lists as uBlock Origin

    Cons

    • Less flexible than full uBlock Origin
    • MV3 rule limits weaken some cosmetic filtering
    • Fewer advanced controls for power users
    Visit uBlock Origin Lite Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is uBlock Origin Lite a good Adblock Plus alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Extension platform
    Manifest V3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Background resource use
    None while filtering
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Browsers
    Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. AdBlock logo

    3. AdBlock

    Best for: Casual users who want an easy blocker with optional paid extras

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceBrowser extension, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Adblock Plus

    Similar simple experience from a sister product with a Premium tier.

    Pros

    • Works immediately with no setup or account
    • Blocks YouTube and Twitch video ads
    • Premium bundles cookie-banner blocking and a VPN

    Cons

    • Acceptable Ads are on by default
    • Fewer power-user features than uBlock Origin
    • Upsells to Premium inside the extension
    Visit AdBlock Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is AdBlock a good Adblock Plus alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Created
    2009, by Michael Gundlach
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getadblock.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Acceptable Ads
    Participating since 2015
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getadblock.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium price
    $4/month or $40/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getadblock.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    Over 60 million
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getadblock.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Ghostery logo

    4. Ghostery

    Best for: People who want ads, trackers and cookie pop-ups handled automatically

    FreeOpen sourceBrowser extension, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Adblock Plus

    Open-source blocker with tracker insights and cookie-banner handling built in.

    Pros

    • Rejects cookie banners automatically
    • Shows which trackers each site uses
    • Open source and free on all major browsers

    Cons

    • Fewer custom filtering options than uBlock Origin
    • Not available in Chrome on Android
    • Past data-monetisation history still worries some users
    Visit Ghostery Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ghostery a good Adblock Plus alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cookie pop-ups
    Never-Consent rejects them automatically
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ghostery.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Browsers
    Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, Brave
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ghostery.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Downloads
    100+ million
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ghostery.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. AdGuard logo

    5. AdGuard

    Best for: People who want ads blocked in every app and browser on their devices

    PaidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Adblock Plus

    Blocks ads in all apps as well as browsers, with more filtering options.

    Pros

    • System-wide filtering in browsers, apps and games
    • Lifetime licence option
    • Detailed filters, custom rules and per-app control

    Cons

    • Full apps are paid
    • Full Android app is installed outside Google Play
    • Local HTTPS filtering requires trusting a root certificate
    Visit AdGuard Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is AdGuard a good Adblock Plus alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adguard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licences
    Personal 3 devices, Family 9 devices
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adguard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime licence
    Available
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adguard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Refunds
    30-day money-back guarantee
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adguard.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Adblock Plus alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

uBlock Origin logo

Best Adblock Plus alternative for most people

uBlock Origin

No acceptable-ads programme and far more control, on Firefox.

uBlock Origin Lite logo

Best Adblock Plus alternative for a free option

uBlock Origin Lite

Lightweight MV3 blocker without paid allowlisting, for Chrome and Edge.

AdBlock logo

Best Adblock Plus alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

AdBlock

Similar simple experience from a sister product with a Premium tier.

Ghostery logo

Best Adblock Plus alternative for open source

Ghostery

Open-source blocker with tracker insights and cookie-banner handling built in.

AdGuard logo

Best Adblock Plus alternative for Mac

AdGuard

Blocks ads in all apps as well as browsers, with more filtering options.

AdGuard logo

Best Adblock Plus alternative for Windows

AdGuard

Blocks ads in all apps as well as browsers, with more filtering options.

AdGuard logo

Best Adblock Plus alternative for Linux

AdGuard

Blocks ads in all apps as well as browsers, with more filtering options.

AdBlock logo

Best Adblock Plus alternative for iPhone and Android

AdBlock

Similar simple experience from a sister product with a Premium tier.

Adblock Plus alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Adblock Plus?

uBlock Origin ranks first right now. No acceptable-ads programme and far more control, on Firefox. uBlock Origin Lite and AdBlock follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Adblock Plus?

Yes. uBlock Origin (open source), uBlock Origin Lite (open source), AdBlock (free plan + paid) and Ghostery (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Adblock Plus?

Yes: uBlock Origin, uBlock Origin Lite, AdBlock and Ghostery.

Which Adblock Plus alternatives work on Linux?

AdGuard runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Adblock Plus?

The complaints we hear most: acceptable Ads shown by default, paid for by large companies; fewer advanced controls than uBlock Origin; some extras need a Premium subscription.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Adblock Plus, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.