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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 Lite logouBlock Origin LiteOpen sourceYesBrowser extension, iOS, macOS3 of 362.6
  1. uBlock Origin Lite logo

    1. uBlock Origin LiteTop pick

    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)

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.