uBlock Origin
Focus: content blocker, open source and github. Shares ad blocker and privacy with Ghostery. Rated 4.8 (Ghostery: 4.5).
Browser ExtensionFreeFirefox, Chrome
4.8Visit
Browser Extension
Ghostery
A free, open-source ad and tracker blocker for the browsers you use.
Rating
4.5 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
Chrome, Firefox, Safari
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What is Ghostery?
Ghostery is a free, open-source browser extension that blocks ads and trackers, hides ads and stops pop-ups. It is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera and Brave, on desktop and on mobile, with availability depending on the browser and device. Ghostery says every core feature stays free with no subscription, and it also runs WhoTracks.Me, a public resource on tracker data. Users can choose to make a contribution to support development.
Pros: what Ghostery does well
- All core features are free
- Blocks ads, trackers and pop-ups
- Available for most major browsers
Cons: where it falls short
- Some sites may break until you pause blocking
- Mobile support depends on your browser
Who Ghostery is for
People who want cleaner, less tracked browsing with one install.
Who can skip it
People whose browser already blocks ads and trackers well.
Ghostery alternatives
Not sold on Ghostery? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.
Pi-hole
Focus: dns, network and open source. Shares ad blocker and privacy with Ghostery. A web app, not a browser extension. Adds Linux and Web. Rated 4.7 (Ghostery: 4.5).
Web AppFreeLinux, Web
4.7Visit
LeechBlock NG
Focus: website blocker, focus and time limits. Shares browser extension with Ghostery. Same 4.5 rating.
Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.5Visit
Privacy Badger
Focus: tracker blocking and eff. Shares privacy and browser extension with Ghostery. Rated 4.6 (Ghostery: 4.5).
Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.6Visit
FreeTube
Focus: youtube, video and subscriptions. Shares privacy with Ghostery. A desktop app, not a browser extension. Adds macOS, Windows and Linux. Same 4.5 rating.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.5Visit
LibreWolf
Focus: web browser, firefox and ublock origin. Shares privacy with Ghostery. A desktop app, not a browser extension. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Same 4.5 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.5Visit
Free alternatives to Ghostery
Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.
Unhook
Focus: youtube, distraction blocker and recommendations. Also in Distraction Blocking and Digital Minimalism, like Ghostery. Rated 4.7 (Ghostery: 4.5).
Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.7Visit
OneTab
Focus: tabs, chrome and memory. Shares browser extension with Ghostery. Same 4.5 rating.
Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.5Visit
SelfControl
Focus: website blocker, mac and focus. Also in Distraction Blocking and Digital Minimalism, like Ghostery. A Mac app, not a browser extension. Adds macOS. Same 4.5 rating.
Mac AppFreemacOS
4.5Visit
Tabliss
Focus: new tab, dashboard and widgets. Shares browser extension with Ghostery. Adds Web. Same 4.5 rating.
Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.5Visit
Cover Your Tracks
Focus: fingerprinting, trackers and browser. Shares privacy with Ghostery. A web app, not a browser extension. Adds Web. Rated 4.6 (Ghostery: 4.5).
Web AppFreeWeb
4.6Visit
Exodus Privacy
Focus: trackers, android and app permissions. Shares privacy with Ghostery. A website, not a browser extension. Adds Web and Android. Rated 4.6 (Ghostery: 4.5).
WebsiteFreeWeb, Android
4.6Visit
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