Best ad and tracker blockers
Browser ad blockers, tracker blockers, system-wide mobile blockers and DNS filtering services, from uBlock Origin to Pi-hole and NextDNS.
29 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All ad and tracker blockers
- Alternatives to NextDNS
Cloud DNS firewall that blocks ads, trackers and threats on every device, with a generous free tier.
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS - Alternatives to AdGuard
Paid ad blocker apps for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS that filter ads in every browser and app.
PaidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension - Alternatives to uBlock Origin
Free, open-source, low-overhead content blocker for ads, trackers and malware sites, best on Firefox.
Open sourceBrowser extension, Android - Alternatives to Ghostery
Free, open-source ad and tracker blocker that also rejects cookie pop-ups automatically.
FreeOpen sourceBrowser extension, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Pi-hole
Self-hosted DNS sinkhole that blocks ads and trackers for your whole network, often on a Raspberry Pi.
Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Linux - Alternatives to AdGuard Home
Free, open-source DNS server that blocks ads and trackers for every device on your network.
Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Linux, Windows, macOS - Alternatives to uBlock Origin Lite
Manifest V3 version of uBlock Origin that filters content declaratively, using no background CPU.
Open sourceBrowser extension, iOS, macOS - Alternatives to Blokada
Open-source ad and tracker blocker for Android and iOS, with cloud, VPN and parental-control apps.
Free plan + paidOpen sourceAndroid, iOS - Alternatives to Rethink DNS
Free, open-source DNS-over-HTTPS client and per-app firewall for Android that blocks ads and trackers.
Open sourceAndroid, Web - Alternatives to AdGuard DNS
Hosted DNS filtering service that blocks ads, trackers and malicious domains on all your devices.
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS - Alternatives to Privacy Badger
Free tracker blocker from the EFF that learns which third parties track you and blocks them.
FreeOpen sourceBrowser extension, Android - Alternatives to AdAway
Free, open-source Android ad blocker using the hosts file, with or without root.
Open sourceAndroid - Alternatives to Lockdown Privacy
Free, open-source on-device firewall for iPhone, iPad and Mac that blocks trackers and ads in all apps.
Free plan + paidOpen sourceiOS, macOS - Alternatives to 1Blocker
Native Safari ad and tracker blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac with local, on-device filtering.
Free plan + paidiOS, macOS - Alternatives to Control D
Customisable DNS filtering service for blocking ads, trackers and malware across personal and business devices.
PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS - Alternatives to Technitium DNS Server
Open-source self-hosted DNS server that blocks ads and malware for your whole network.
Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Windows, Linux, macOS - Alternatives to Blocky
Lightweight open-source DNS proxy and ad blocker for your local network, written in Go.
Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Linux - Alternatives to TrackerControl
Open-source Android app that reveals and blocks the trackers hidden inside your apps.
Open sourceAndroid - Alternatives to Quad9
Free, non-profit public DNS resolver that blocks malicious domains and doesn't log your IP address.
FreeWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS - Alternatives to Disconnect
Tracker-blocking extensions and apps from the company whose tracker lists ship inside major browsers.
Free plan + paidBrowser extension, iOS, Android, macOS - Alternatives to Magic Lasso Adblock
Safari and app ad blocker for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, sold as one cross-device subscription.
Free plan + paidiOS, macOS - Alternatives to Adblock Plus
One of the oldest browser ad blockers, open source, with non-intrusive Acceptable Ads shown by default.
Free plan + paidOpen sourceBrowser extension, iOS, Android - Alternatives to StevenBlack hosts
Open-source unified hosts files that merge reputable blocklists, with optional extension categories.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted - Alternatives to AdBlock
Popular, easy browser ad blocker that allows Acceptable Ads by default and offers a Premium tier.
Free plan + paidOpen sourceBrowser extension, iOS, Android - Alternatives to AdLock
Paid system-wide ad blocker for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, with one licence for five devices.
PaidWindows, macOS, Android, iOS - Alternatives to Malwarebytes Browser Guard
Free browser extension from Malwarebytes that blocks ads, trackers, scams and malicious sites.
Free plan + paidBrowser extension - Alternatives to NoScript
Open-source browser extension that blocks scripts by default and only runs code from sites you trust.
Open sourceBrowser extension, Android - Alternatives to Portmaster
Free, open-source application firewall for Windows and Linux that also blocks ads and trackers system-wide.
Free plan + paidOpen sourceWindows, Linux - Alternatives to SponsorBlock
Open-source, crowdsourced extension that skips sponsor segments and other filler in YouTube videos.
Open sourceBrowser extension
Our picks by need
Best for most people
NextDNSBest for a free option
uBlock OriginBest for open source
GhosteryBest for self-hosting
Pi-holeBest for Mac
AdGuardBest for Windows
AdGuard HomeBest for Linux
AdGuard DNSBest for iPhone and Android
BlokadaPopular comparisons
Common questions
What are the best ad and tracker blockers?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading ad and tracker blockers right now are NextDNS, AdGuard, uBlock Origin, Ghostery and Pi-hole.
Are there free ad and tracker blockers?
Yes. NextDNS (free plan + paid), uBlock Origin (open source), Ghostery (free), Pi-hole (open source) and AdGuard Home (open source) have a free option, out of 26 free or freemium apps we track.
Which ad and tracker blockers are open source?
uBlock Origin, Ghostery, Pi-hole, AdGuard Home, uBlock Origin Lite and Blokada, and 13 more.