uBlock Origin alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave uBlock Origin: removed from the Chrome Web Store; Chromium support is ending, and advanced mode is easy to misconfigure. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces uBlock Origin, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. uBlock Origin Lite currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best uBlock Origin alternative for most people
uBlock Origin LiteThe same team's Manifest V3 version, the practical choice on Chrome and Edge now.
Best uBlock Origin alternative for a free option
GhosteryOpen-source blocker that still offers full features on Chrome with automatic cookie-banner rejection.
Best uBlock Origin alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
NextDNSBlocks ads and trackers at DNS level across every device, without an extension.
Best uBlock Origin alternative for open source
Privacy BadgerLighter, automatic tracker blocker from the EFF that needs no configuration.
Best uBlock Origin alternative for Mac
AdGuardPaid desktop app that filters ads in every browser and app, unaffected by Manifest V3.
Best uBlock Origin alternative for Windows
AdGuardPaid desktop app that filters ads in every browser and app, unaffected by Manifest V3.
Best uBlock Origin alternative for Linux
AdGuardPaid desktop app that filters ads in every browser and app, unaffected by Manifest V3.
Best uBlock Origin alternative for iPhone and Android
AdGuardPaid desktop app that filters ads in every browser and app, unaffected by Manifest V3.
Best uBlock Origin alternative for working in the browser
NextDNSBlocks ads and trackers at DNS level across every device, without an extension.
uBlock Origin alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to uBlock Origin?
uBlock Origin Lite ranks first right now. The same team's Manifest V3 version, the practical choice on Chrome and Edge now. AdGuard and Ghostery follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to uBlock Origin?
Yes. uBlock Origin Lite (open source), Ghostery (free), NextDNS (free plan + paid) and Privacy Badger (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to uBlock Origin?
Yes: uBlock Origin Lite, Ghostery and Privacy Badger.
Which uBlock Origin alternatives work on Linux?
AdGuard and NextDNS run on Linux.
Why do people switch from uBlock Origin?
The complaints we hear most: 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.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces uBlock Origin, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.