Best Ad Blockers in 2023: Adblock Plus vs AdGuard vs uBlock Origin and More

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Adblock Plus

Not to be confused with AdBlock Plus, AdBlock is a very simple and straightforward extension that offers ad blocking features, and it works admirably. The user interface is as simple as they come, with the option to pause the extension on the website you’re on — useful if a website won’t let you access it with such an extension enabled.

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AdGuard

I made sure to include several excellent browser extensions, which are all better than AdGuard. On the other hand, I also wanted to include a full-fledged desktop app, which is where AdGuard performs admirably, hence its place on the list.

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uBlock Origin

Any of these options will block ads without a second thought, but they’re not all the same. uBlock Origin, for example, works on all types of ads, whereas Adblocker for YouTube blocks autoplay video ads only. Let’s take a closer look so you can see which of these options is the right one to block ads and trackers on your device.

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AdBlock

Adblock, Adblock Plus and Adblocker for YouTube aren’t the same ad blocking browser extension. They all do an excellent job, though without uBlock Origin’s configurability.

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Ghostery

While Ghostery can be considered one of the free browser extensions on our list, it’s the admittedly expensive paid plan that gets you all the nice things: detailed insights, real-time analytics and a private replacement for your default search engine. If you’re willing to pay, it’s certainly one to consider.

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Windscribe

R.O.B.E.R.T. comes with all Windscribe plans, although the free plan will only allow you to add three custom online ads rules. It will, however, help with blocking overlay ads and avoid spyware-infected ads as well. If you’re already using Windscribe, R.O.B.E.R.T. is a worthy addition, though we aren’t sure we would go out of our way to get it as a stand-alone product.

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uBlocker may not be a common name, but if you’re after a simple, no-fuss ad blocking extension, it’s a strong contender. It blocks all kinds of ads, as well as malware and viruses, and comes with a clean, minimalist UI. The downside is that it lacks configurability, but if you aren’t one to tinker with settings, that might not be a problem.

uBlocker may not be a common name, but if you’re after a simple, no-fuss ad blocking extension, it’s a strong contender. It blocks all kinds of ads, as well as malware and viruses, and comes with a clean, minimalist UI. The downside is that it lacks configurability, but if you aren’t one to tinker with settings, that might not be a problem.