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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Ghostery	Free	Yes	Browser extension, iOS, Android	4 of 4	59.6

1. GhosteryTop pick
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.

Best NoScript alternative for most people

uBlock Origin

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

Best NoScript alternative for a free option

Privacy Badger

Automatic tracker blocking without having to approve scripts.

Best NoScript alternative for open source

Ghostery

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

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.