SponsorBlock alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave SponsorBlock: depends on community submissions, and new and small-channel videos often lack segments. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SponsorBlock, 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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Best SponsorBlock alternative for most people
uBlock OriginPair with it to remove YouTube's own ads, which SponsorBlock doesn't touch.
Best SponsorBlock alternative for a free option
GhosteryFree blocker that removes YouTube ads on desktop and Safari.
Best SponsorBlock alternative for open source
uBlock OriginPair with it to remove YouTube's own ads, which SponsorBlock doesn't touch.
Best SponsorBlock alternative for iPhone and Android
AdGuardBlocks YouTube ads system-wide, including in apps.
SponsorBlock alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to SponsorBlock?
uBlock Origin ranks first right now. Pair with it to remove YouTube's own ads, which SponsorBlock doesn't touch. AdGuard and Ghostery follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to SponsorBlock?
Yes. uBlock Origin (open source) and Ghostery (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to SponsorBlock?
Yes: uBlock Origin and Ghostery.
Which SponsorBlock alternatives work on Linux?
AdGuard runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from SponsorBlock?
The complaints we hear most: depends on community submissions; new and small-channel videos often lack segments; doesn't block YouTube's own ads.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces SponsorBlock, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.