NoScript alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best NoScript alternative for most people
uBlock OriginAdvanced mode offers similar script control with far less site breakage by default.
Best NoScript alternative for a free option
Privacy BadgerAutomatic tracker blocking without having to approve scripts.
Best NoScript alternative for open source
GhosteryEasier everyday blocking of ads and trackers with no per-site setup.
Best NoScript alternative for iPhone and Android
GhosteryEasier 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.