Ad Blocking Softwares and Apps

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Adblock Plus

Adblock Plus

Web Browsers Browser Extension
Adblock Plus is a widely used browser extension that effectively blocks intrusive ads, pop-ups, and tracking scripts across various websites, providing a cleaner and faster browsing experience.
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Open Source
Effective at blocking most ads and pop-ups
uBlock Origin

uBlock Origin

Security & Privacy Browser Extension
uBlock Origin is a highly efficient, wide-spectrum blocker for browsers. It goes beyond simple ad blocking by tackling trackers, malware sites, and cosmetic annoyances, all while maintaining a light footprint on your browser's resources.
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Open Source
Highly effective at blocking ads, trackers, and malware site...
AdBlock

AdBlock

Web Browsers Browser Extension
AdBlock is a leading browser extension designed to eliminate annoying ads, pop-ups, and tracking, improving your online experience and protecting your privacy.
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Open Source
Significantly reduces online advertisements.
Opera Mini

Opera Mini

Web Browsers Mobile Browser
Opera Mini is a compact and feature-rich mobile browser renowned for its data compression technology. It provides a fast browsing experience, especially on slower networks, by significantly reducing data usage. Ideal for users conscious of data costs or in areas with limited connectivity, it offers essential features like ad blocking and a built-in download manager in a small package.
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Free
Excellent data compression saves mobile data.
uBlock

uBlock

Security & Privacy Browser Extension
uBlock is a powerful, yet lightweight, content blocker available as a browser extension for various platforms. It effectively blocks ads, trackers, and malware sites, enhancing privacy and improving browsing speed. Although currently discontinued, its effectiveness and open-source nature made it a popular choice for users seeking a cleaner web experience.
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Open Source
Highly effective at blocking ads and trackers.
Mercury Reader

Mercury Reader

News & Books Browser Extension
Mercury Reader is a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari that transforms cluttered web articles into a clean, minimalist reading view. It effectively removes ads, pop-ups, and other distractions, leaving only the essential text and images for an improved reading experience.
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Free
Effectively removes ads and clutter from web articles.
Privacy Badger

Privacy Badger

Security & Privacy Browser Extension
Privacy Badger is a free browser extension developed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) that automatically learns to block invisible trackers.
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Open Source
Effectively blocks invisible trackers using a unique heurist...
Adguard

Adguard

Security & Privacy Desktop Application
AdGuard is a comprehensive ad-blocking and privacy protection software designed to enhance online safety and browsing experience. It effectively blocks ads, trackers, and malicious websites across all browsers and applications on your device, offering superior protection compared to standard browser extensions.
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Freemium
Blocks ads and trackers across all applications, not just br...
µMatrix

µMatrix

Security & Privacy Browser Extension
uMatrix is a browser extension that functions as a powerful point-and-click matrix-based firewall and privacy-enhancement tool. It provides granular control over what resources are loaded by your browser, allowing users to block or allow requests based on type, origin, and destination, helping to protect privacy and improve browsing security.
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Open Source
Provides granular control over network requests via a visual...
Adblock Edge

Adblock Edge

Web Browsers Browser Extension
Adblock Edge was a browser extension designed to block advertisements within web pages. Primarily focused on Microsoft Edge (formerly Project Spartan), it aimed to provide users with a cleaner, faster browsing experience by preventing the loading of various ad formats.
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Open Source
Blocks various ad formats effectively.
Flashblock

Flashblock

Web Browsers Browser Extension
Flashblock is a Firefox extension that enhances browsing security and privacy by blocking Adobe Flash content by default, offering users control over what animations and videos load on web pages, thus improving page load times and reducing exposure to malicious Flash elements.
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Free
Significantly improves website load times.
Privoxy

Privoxy

Security & Privacy proxy
Privoxy is a powerful, non-caching web proxy designed to enhance privacy and security by filtering web content, modifying headers, and blocking intrusive elements like ads and trackers. Operating at the network level, it offers granular control over the browsing experience.
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Open Source
Powerful and highly customizable content filtering.
AdAway

AdAway

File Sharing Utility
AdAway is a powerful open-source ad blocker for Android that leverages the hosts file to prevent unwanted advertisements across applications and websites, requiring root access for full functionality and offering extensive customization options.
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Open Source
Blocks ads system-wide (in apps and browsers)
Bluhell Firewall

Bluhell Firewall

Security & Privacy Browser Extension
Bluhell Firewall is a highly efficient and lightweight ad and tracker blocker designed as a browser extension for Firefox and Thunderbird. It prioritizes user privacy and browsing speed with minimal resource usage.
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Open Source
Extremely lightweight with minimal performance impact.
Ad Muncher

Ad Muncher

Security & Privacy Desktop Application
Ad Muncher is a robust ad and popup blocking software designed to eliminate advertisements across all major web browsers and many desktop applications.
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Free
Blocks ads in multiple browsers and applications.
Windscribe

Windscribe

Security & Privacy Desktop Application
Windscribe is a comprehensive privacy and security tool offering a dynamic VPN service alongside powerful ad, tracker, and malware blocking. It enables users to bypass internet censorship, access geo-restricted content securely, and enhance online anonymity across multiple devices with user-friendly applications and browser extensions.
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Freemium
Robust ad and tracker blocking through R.O.B.E.R.T.
Polipo

Polipo

Security & Privacy Web Proxy Server
Polipo is a small, fast, and reliable caching and forwarding web proxy that aims to improve browsing speed and efficiency. It's designed for personal use or small networks, offering features like caching, advertisement blocking, and filtering.
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Open Source
Significantly improves web browsing speed through caching.
Mercury Web Browser

Mercury Web Browser

Web Browsers Mobile Browser
Mercury Web Browser is a powerful, feature-rich freeware mobile browser designed for both Android and iOS platforms. It offers a seamless browsing experience with advanced functionalities like ad-blocking, private browsing, and integrated social media features.
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Free
Effective built-in ad-blocker
DoNotTrackMe

DoNotTrackMe

Security & Privacy Browser Extension
DoNotTrackMe (DNTMe) is a browser extension developed by Abine, designed to block online trackers and enhance user privacy. Formerly known as Do Not Track Plus (DNT+), it aims to prevent websites and advertisers from collecting your browsing data.
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Free
Effectively blocks a wide range of online trackers.
RedMorph Browser Controller

RedMorph Browser Controller

Security & Privacy Browser Extension
RedMorph Browser Controller is a browser extension designed to enhance online privacy and security by blocking trackers and ads, securing connections, and providing content filtering capabilities.
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Freemium
Combines multiple privacy features into one extension
Tint Browser

Tint Browser

Development Mobile Application
Tint Browser is a discontinued open-source web browser for Android 4+ focusing on customization, privacy, and a lightweight design. It offered a tabbed interface, bookmark management, and built-in ad blocking, catering to users seeking an alternative to mainstream browsers with more control.
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Open Source
Lightweight and efficient performance on Android devices.
Epic Browser

Epic Browser

Security & Privacy Web Browser
Epic Browser is a privacy-focused web browser built on the Chromium source code, designed to shield users from online tracking and threats through integrated privacy tools like a built-in ad blocker, tracker blocker, and encrypted proxy.
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Free
Strong built-in privacy features (ad, tracker, proxy)
AdFender

AdFender

Web Browsers Desktop Application
AdFender is a comprehensive ad-blocking and privacy tool designed to enhance your web browsing experience by removing disruptive advertisements and protecting your online identity. It works across multiple browsers and offers advanced features like custom DNS settings and limited parental controls.
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Free
Blocks ads system-wide across multiple browsers and applicat...
Untangle

Untangle

Network & Admin Network Security
Untangle offers a comprehensive network security solution combining firewall, VPN, threat prevention, and content filtering in a single, unified platform designed for small to medium businesses and distributed enterprises.
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Freemium
Modular design allows customization of features.
Bad Ad Johnny

Bad Ad Johnny

Security & Privacy Browser Extension
Bad Ad Johnny is a free, lightweight browser extension for Google Chrome designed to enhance your online privacy and browsing experience by effectively blocking unwanted ads, trackers, and malicious content. Developed by PureVPN, it aims to provide a cleaner and more secure web environment without significant impact on performance.
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Free
Free to use, no cost for ad and tracker blocking.
iCab

iCab

File Sharing Web Browser
iCab is a long-standing web browser designed specifically for Apple platforms, offering a highly customizable browsing experience with a focus on privacy and power user features. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing downloads, blocking unwanted content, and tailoring the browser's interface and behavior.
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Commercial
Extensive customization options for UI and behavior.
Element Hiding Helper for Adblock Plus

Element Hiding Helper for Adblock Plus

Development Browser Extension
Element Hiding Helper for Adblock Plus is a specialized Firefox extension designed to complement Adblock Plus, enabling users to easily hide specific elements on web pages that are not blocked by standard ad filters. This provides enhanced customization and control over your browsing experience, removing intrusive sections or blank spaces left by blocked ads.
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Open Source
Simplifies hiding of webpage elements.
GlimmerBlocker

GlimmerBlocker

Web Browsers Web Browsers
GlimmerBlocker is a powerful, system-wide ad blocker designed specifically for Safari users on macOS. It operates as a local proxy, offering comprehensive control over web content and advertising.
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Open Source
Effective system-level ad blocking.
Karma Blocker

Karma Blocker

Web Browsers Browser Extension
Karma Blocker is a Firefox browser extension designed to help users minimize online distractions and enhance focus while browsing. By selectively blocking elements and websites, it aims to create a more productive and less overwhelming internet experience.
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Open Source
Helps reduce online distractions

Recently Added Ad Blocking Apps and Services

Karma Blocker

Karma Blocker

Web Browsers Browser Extension
Karma Blocker is a Firefox browser extension designed to help users minimize online distractions and enhance focus while browsing. By selectively blocking elements and websites, it aims to create a more productive and less overwhelming internet experience.
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Open Source
Helps reduce online distractions
Element Hiding Helper for Adblock Plus

Element Hiding Helper for Adblock Plus

Development Browser Extension
Element Hiding Helper for Adblock Plus is a specialized Firefox extension designed to complement Adblock Plus, enabling users to easily hide specific elements on web pages that are not blocked by standard ad filters. This provides enhanced customization and control over your browsing experience, removing intrusive sections or blank spaces left by blocked ads.
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Open Source
Simplifies hiding of webpage elements.
GlimmerBlocker

GlimmerBlocker

Web Browsers Web Browsers
GlimmerBlocker is a powerful, system-wide ad blocker designed specifically for Safari users on macOS. It operates as a local proxy, offering comprehensive control over web content and advertising.
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Open Source
Effective system-level ad blocking.
iCab

iCab

File Sharing Web Browser
iCab is a long-standing web browser designed specifically for Apple platforms, offering a highly customizable browsing experience with a focus on privacy and power user features. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing downloads, blocking unwanted content, and tailoring the browser's interface and behavior.
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Commercial
Extensive customization options for UI and behavior.
Bad Ad Johnny

Bad Ad Johnny

Security & Privacy Browser Extension
Bad Ad Johnny is a free, lightweight browser extension for Google Chrome designed to enhance your online privacy and browsing experience by effectively blocking unwanted ads, trackers, and malicious content. Developed by PureVPN, it aims to provide a cleaner and more secure web environment without significant impact on performance.
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Free
Free to use, no cost for ad and tracker blocking.
Untangle

Untangle

Network & Admin Network Security
Untangle offers a comprehensive network security solution combining firewall, VPN, threat prevention, and content filtering in a single, unified platform designed for small to medium businesses and distributed enterprises.
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Freemium
Modular design allows customization of features.