Privacy Badger alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Privacy Badger: doesn't block non-tracking ads, and overlaps heavily with full content blockers. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Privacy Badger, 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	uBlock Origin	Open source	Yes	Browser extension, Android	5 of 5	66.5
2	Ghostery	Free	Yes	Browser extension, iOS, Android	4 of 4	62.6

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 Privacy Badger
Blocks ads as well as trackers, with far more control.
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 Privacy Badger 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. Ghostery
Best for: People who want ads, trackers and cookie pop-ups handled automatically
FreeOpen sourceBrowser extension, iOS, Android
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Privacy Badger
Blocks ads and trackers and handles cookie banners automatically.
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 ×0.387
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 Ghostery a good Privacy Badger 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 Privacy Badger alternative for…

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

Best Privacy Badger alternative for most people

uBlock Origin

Blocks ads as well as trackers, with far more control.

Best Privacy Badger alternative for a free option

Ghostery

Blocks ads and trackers and handles cookie banners automatically.

Best Privacy Badger alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Disconnect

List-based tracker blocking from a long-time tracker-intelligence provider.

Best Privacy Badger alternative for open source

uBlock Origin Lite

Lightweight MV3 content blocker covering both ads and trackers.

Best Privacy Badger alternative for Mac

Disconnect

List-based tracker blocking from a long-time tracker-intelligence provider.

Best Privacy Badger alternative for iPhone and Android

Ghostery

Blocks ads and trackers and handles cookie banners automatically.

Privacy Badger alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Privacy Badger?

uBlock Origin ranks first right now. Blocks ads as well as trackers, with far more control. Ghostery and Disconnect follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Privacy Badger?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Privacy Badger?

Yes: uBlock Origin, Ghostery and uBlock Origin Lite.

Why do people switch from Privacy Badger?

The complaints we hear most: doesn't block non-tracking ads; overlaps heavily with full content blockers; learning approach can occasionally break embeds.

How is this list ranked?

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