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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

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Ghostery logoGhosteryFreeYesBrowser extension, iOS, Android4 of 462.6
2Disconnect logoDisconnectFree plan + paidNoBrowser extension, iOS, Android +14 of 459.6
3uBlock Origin Lite logouBlock Origin LiteOpen sourceYesBrowser extension, iOS, macOS3 of 357.2
  1. Ghostery logo

    1. GhosteryTop pick

    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)
  2. Disconnect logo

    2. Disconnect

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

    Free plan + paidBrowser extension, iOS, Android, macOS

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Privacy Badger

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

    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 ×0.377
    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 Disconnect a good Privacy Badger 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)
  3. uBlock Origin Lite logo

    3. uBlock Origin Lite

    Best for: Chrome, Edge and Safari users who want uBlock Origin's filtering after Manifest V3

    Open sourceBrowser extension, iOS, macOS

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Privacy Badger

    Lightweight MV3 content blocker covering both ads and trackers.

    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 ×0.369
    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 uBlock Origin Lite a good Privacy Badger 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)

The best Privacy Badger alternative for…

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

uBlock Origin logo

Best Privacy Badger alternative for most people

uBlock Origin

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

Ghostery logo

Best Privacy Badger alternative for a free option

Ghostery

Blocks ads and trackers and handles cookie banners automatically.

Disconnect logo

Best Privacy Badger alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Disconnect

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

uBlock Origin Lite logo

Best Privacy Badger alternative for open source

uBlock Origin Lite

Lightweight MV3 content blocker covering both ads and trackers.

Disconnect logo

Best Privacy Badger alternative for Mac

Disconnect

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

Ghostery logo

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.