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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 Lite logouBlock Origin LiteOpen sourceYesBrowser extension, iOS, macOS3 of 362.6
2AdGuard logoAdGuardPaidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +34 of 457.2
3Disconnect logoDisconnectFree plan + paidNoBrowser extension, iOS, Android +14 of 455.3
  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 Ghostery

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

    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 Ghostery 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)
  2. AdGuard logo

    2. AdGuard

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

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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ghostery

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

    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 ×0.369
    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 AdGuard a good Ghostery 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)
  3. Disconnect logo

    3. Disconnect

    Best for: People focused on stopping trackers and data collection across browsers and apps

    Free plan + paidBrowser extension, iOS, Android, macOS

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ghostery

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

    Pros

    • Tracker lists trusted by major browsers
    • Mobile apps block trackers in every app via encrypted DNS
    • Pay-what-you-want extension

    Cons

    • Doesn't aim to remove all visible ads
    • Paid tiers overlap with VPN services
    • Company focus has shifted toward business products
    Visit Disconnect 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 Disconnect a good Ghostery alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Tracker intelligence since
    2011
    Checked Oct 25, 2026disconnect.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Reach
    350M+ users via Firefox, Edge and Chrome
    Checked Oct 25, 2026disconnect.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Extension price
    Pay what you want
    Checked Oct 25, 2026disconnect.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile blocking
    Encrypted DNS, no VPN needed
    Checked Oct 25, 2026disconnect.me(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.