Best Ad Blockers

1

Ghostery

Additionally, the checkbox for Ghostery Rewards is completely optional. Ghostery Rewards uses your browsing data to create a customized page of offers for you but is completely optional. These offers are only viewable if you click the gift icon in the bottom right of the “Detailed” Ghostery window and are never shown on pages you visit.

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2

uBlock Origin

uBlock Origin (not to be confused with uBlock or µBlock) is a stellar extension that runs on a wide variety of browsers. But be careful which version you’re installing — those with similar names are not the same program. The project went through several name changes as different people contributed or modified it, but the most advanced version and the one sustained by the original creator is uBlock Origin.

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3

AdBlock

AdBlock is an incredibly popular extension. It has widespread use across all browsers and has been around for a long time. The extension features a very simple interface without too many frills, but it gets the job done. Don’t get it confused with AdBlock Plus, Adaware AdBlock, or any other interesting name variations — it should have the red hexagon logo and be called “AdBlock” only.

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4

Adblock Plus

Adblock Plus (again, not to be confused with any variations on its name) is a standalone ad blocker that’s been around for quite some time. It is not the premium version of another ad blocker or a special edition. Adblock Plus is its own application.

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5

Privacy Badger

Privacy Badger is a unique extension. It is not a traditional ad blocker, and will not automatically block ads on the pages you visit. Instead, it functions more on a need-to-block basis. It pings all ads on a page with a “do not track” request. Ads that don’t comply with the request, or trackers that appear on three pages or more, are then blocked automatically by Privacy Badger.

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6

Adguard AdBlocker

AdGuard AdBlocker is a browser extension from AdGuard, which also makes mobile ad blocking applications and ad blocking software for Mac and PC. The extension is free, but will immediately ask you if you want “premium protection”, AKA if you want to buy one of their software licenses, which will set you back around $2 a month (or $50 for a lifetime license).

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7

Poper Blocker

Poper Blocker is great when it’s relevant, but it was hard to test this extension because pop-ups are surprisingly difficult to find on most modern websites and web browsers. Most browsers already have a built-in, and enabled by default, option to block pop-ups on all pages. Theoretically, Poper Blocker could fill in any gaps, but it might never have the opportunity to do so.

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9

Ka-Block!

For Safari fans who want a simple and easy experience, Ka-Block! is a reasonable choice. It’s built specifically for Apple products and is extremely lightweight. Just download it from the Mac App Store. Once you do, you’ll have to enable it in SAFARI > PREFERENCES > EXTENSIONS.

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