AdBlock alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave AdBlock: acceptable Ads are on by default, and fewer power-user features than uBlock Origin. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces AdBlock, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Adblock Plus currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best AdBlock alternative for most people
Adblock PlusSister product with a near-identical feature set and wider mobile options.
Best AdBlock alternative for a free option
uBlock OriginNo acceptable ads and stronger filtering, especially on Firefox.
Best AdBlock alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Malwarebytes Browser GuardFree blocker that adds scam and malicious-site protection.
Best AdBlock alternative for open source
uBlock Origin LiteLean, free MV3 blocker without upsells for Chrome and Edge.
Best AdBlock alternative for Mac
uBlock Origin LiteLean, free MV3 blocker without upsells for Chrome and Edge.
Best AdBlock alternative for iPhone and Android
GhosteryFree open-source blocker with cookie-banner rejection included, no Premium needed.
AdBlock alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to AdBlock?
Adblock Plus ranks first right now. Sister product with a near-identical feature set and wider mobile options. uBlock Origin and uBlock Origin Lite follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to AdBlock?
Yes. Adblock Plus (free plan + paid), uBlock Origin (open source), uBlock Origin Lite (open source) 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?
Yes: Adblock Plus, uBlock Origin, uBlock Origin Lite and Ghostery.
Why do people switch from AdBlock?
The complaints we hear most: acceptable Ads are on by default; fewer power-user features than uBlock Origin; upsells to Premium inside the extension.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces AdBlock, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.