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Browser extension that blocks ads and trackers using filter lists, with an acceptable ads program. A closed product from eyeo.
uBlock Origin, AdGuard Browser Extension, uBlock Origin Lite and more. 5 alternatives to Adblock Plus, in JavaScript, TypeScript. Compare fit, licence, stars and the latest signed release.
| Tool | Fit | Stars | Licence | Terms | Self-hosted | Language | Latest | Last push |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| uBlock Origin | Full replacement | 69k | GPL-3.0 | Open source | No | JavaScript | 1.75.0 | 2026-10-18 |
| AdGuard Browser Extension | Full replacement | 4.5k | GPL-3.0 | Open source | No | TypeScript | v5.5.3.3 | 2026-10-16 |
| uBlock Origin Lite | Full replacement | 3.9k | GPL-3.0 | Open source | No | JavaScript | 2026.1018.2229 | 2026-10-18 |
| Privacy Badger | Partial | 3.9k | Other | Open source | No | JavaScript | release-2026.9.15 | 2026-10-13 |
| Ghostery | Partial | 1.8k | GPL-3.0 | Open source | No | JavaScript | v10.6.7 | 2026-10-16 |
5 alternatives
uBlock Origin - An efficient blocker for Chromium and Firefox. Fast and lean.
Blocks ads and trackers with filter lists and dynamic rules, with no acceptable ads program.
AdGuard browser extension
Blocks ads and trackers in the browser with filter lists and custom rules.
uBO Lite home (MV3)
Blocks ads and trackers with declarative filter lists under Manifest V3.
Privacy Badger is a browser extension that automatically learns to block hidden trackers
Learns which third parties track you and blocks them, without filter lists for ads.
Ghostery Browser Extension for Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Edge and Safari
Blocks ads and trackers in the browser, with a tracker list shown per page.