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NoScript alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave NoScript: breaks many sites until you allow scripts, and needs ongoing per-site decisions. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces NoScript, 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 362.6
3Ghostery logoGhosteryFreeYesBrowser extension, iOS, Android4 of 459.6
  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 NoScript

    Advanced mode offers similar script control with far less site breakage by default.

    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 NoScript 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

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from NoScript

    Automatic tracker blocking without having to approve scripts.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Privacy Badger a good NoScript 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)
  3. Ghostery logo

    3. Ghostery

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

    FreeOpen sourceBrowser extension, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from NoScript

    Easier everyday blocking of ads and trackers with no per-site setup.

    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 ×0.377
    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 Ghostery a good NoScript 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)

The best NoScript alternative for…

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

uBlock Origin logo

Best NoScript alternative for most people

uBlock Origin

Advanced mode offers similar script control with far less site breakage by default.

Privacy Badger logo

Best NoScript alternative for a free option

Privacy Badger

Automatic tracker blocking without having to approve scripts.

Ghostery logo

Best NoScript alternative for open source

Ghostery

Easier everyday blocking of ads and trackers with no per-site setup.

Ghostery logo

Best NoScript alternative for iPhone and Android

Ghostery

Easier everyday blocking of ads and trackers with no per-site setup.

NoScript alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to NoScript?

uBlock Origin ranks first right now. Advanced mode offers similar script control with far less site breakage by default. Privacy Badger and Ghostery follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to NoScript?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to NoScript?

Yes: uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger and Ghostery.

Why do people switch from NoScript?

The complaints we hear most: breaks many sites until you allow scripts; needs ongoing per-site decisions; not a dedicated ad blocker.

How is this list ranked?

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