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Ghostery alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Ghostery: fewer custom filtering options than uBlock Origin, and not available in Chrome on Android. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Ghostery, 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
2Privacy Badger logoPrivacy BadgerFreeYesBrowser extension, Android3 of 359.6
  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 Ghostery

    More powerful filtering and custom rules, ideal 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 Details 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 Ghostery 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. Privacy Badger logo

    2. Privacy Badger

    Best for: People who want automatic tracker blocking from a trusted non-profit

    FreeOpen sourceBrowser extension, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ghostery

    Non-profit tracker blocker that learns which domains track you.

    Pros

    • Made by the EFF, a digital rights non-profit
    • Works with no settings or configuration
    • Sends Global Privacy Control signals

    Cons

    • Doesn't block non-tracking ads
    • Overlaps heavily with full content blockers
    • Learning approach can occasionally break embeds
    Visit Privacy Badger 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 Privacy Badger a good Ghostery alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Developer
    Electronic Frontier Foundation
    Checked Oct 25, 2026privacybadger.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Approach
    Algorithmic tracker detection
    Checked Oct 25, 2026privacybadger.org(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    GPL v3 or later
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Ghostery alternative for…

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

uBlock Origin logo

Best Ghostery alternative for most people

uBlock Origin

More powerful filtering and custom rules, ideal on Firefox.

uBlock Origin Lite logo

Best Ghostery alternative for a free option

uBlock Origin Lite

Leaner MV3 blocker with near-zero resource use on Chromium.

Disconnect logo

Best Ghostery alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Disconnect

Tracker-focused protection from the company whose lists Firefox uses.

Privacy Badger logo

Best Ghostery alternative for open source

Privacy Badger

Non-profit tracker blocker that learns which domains track you.

AdGuard logo

Best Ghostery alternative for Mac

AdGuard

Paid system-wide app that also blocks ads inside other apps.

AdGuard logo

Best Ghostery alternative for Windows

AdGuard

Paid system-wide app that also blocks ads inside other apps.

AdGuard logo

Best Ghostery alternative for Linux

AdGuard

Paid system-wide app that also blocks ads inside other apps.

AdGuard logo

Best Ghostery alternative for iPhone and Android

AdGuard

Paid system-wide app that also blocks ads inside other apps.

Ghostery alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Ghostery?

uBlock Origin ranks first right now. More powerful filtering and custom rules, ideal on Firefox. uBlock Origin Lite and Privacy Badger follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Ghostery?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Ghostery?

Yes: uBlock Origin, uBlock Origin Lite and Privacy Badger.

Which Ghostery alternatives work on Linux?

AdGuard runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Ghostery?

The complaints we hear most: fewer custom filtering options than uBlock Origin; not available in Chrome on Android; past data-monetisation history still worries some users.

How is this list ranked?

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