Best alternatives to AdBlock — block ads across the web (2026)
10 Chrome extensions that do a similar job to AdBlock, closest first. Each shows real store users, its rating, how recently it was updated and how many permissions it asks for.
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AdBlock alternatives, compared
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FADBlock — block ads across the fandoms
Block pop-ups and intrusive ads across Fandom with FADBlock
≈8K users4.4★ from 31 ratingsUpdated 6 months ago1 permissions- About 8125× fewer users than AdBlock
- Updated less recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (1 vs 12)
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Ad block & Adblocker - No Ads extension
Block ads and popunders on social websites. Removing ads makes websites work faster. Youtube Adblocker for pre-roll, banners
≈200K users4.0★ from 530 ratingsUpdated 3 weeks ago5 permissions- About 325× fewer users than AdBlock
- Rated 0.4 stars lower
- Asks for fewer permissions (5 vs 12)
- Listed under Accessibility
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Ad Block Wonder
Block ads and pop-ups on your favorite websites
≈300K users4.2★ from 202 ratingsUpdated 8 days ago7 permissions- About 217× fewer users than AdBlock
- Rated 0.3 stars lower
- Asks for fewer permissions (7 vs 12)
- Listed under Privacy & Security
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Ad Blocker: Stands AdBlocker
Stands AdBlocker – it's a free ad blocker for YouTube, Twitch, Pop-Ups, Video Ads, and websites. Block ads everywhere with Stands!
≈4M users4.8★ from 159K ratingsUpdated 2 days ago12 permissions- About 16× fewer users than AdBlock
- Rated 0.3 stars higher
- Listed under Tools
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AdBlock Lite - Ad Blocker for Chrome
AdBlocker for Chrome to block ads on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and all websites. Remove banners and video ads to speed up browsing.
≈10K users3.5★ from 10 ratingsUpdated 3 months ago6 permissions- About 6500× fewer users than AdBlock
- Updated less recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (6 vs 12)
- Listed under Functionality & UI
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Ad Blocker Pro - block ads ad blocker
A free Chrome extension that blocks banner ads, video ads, and pop-ups — for a cleaner, faster, quieter web.
≈200K users4.3★ from 46 ratings9 permissions- About 325× fewer users than AdBlock
- Asks for fewer permissions (9 vs 12)
- Listed under Tools
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Adblock for Browser
A single accurate adblocker for all your browsers.
≈50K users4.3★ from 19 ratingsUpdated 3 weeks ago4 permissions- About 1300× fewer users than AdBlock
- Asks for fewer permissions (4 vs 12)
- Listed under Privacy & Security
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AdBlock - Block Ads Plus
AdBlock for Chrome. Removes all annoying Ads in all websites. Blocks banners, pop-ups, chat windows, etc. Skips and blocks video Ads
≈3K users3.1★ from 8 ratingsUpdated 4 months ago6 permissions- About 21667× fewer users than AdBlock
- Updated less recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (6 vs 12)
- Listed under Privacy & Security
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Adblock Ad Blocker Pro
Block ads and browse faster with Adblock, the best ad blocker for Chrome! Enjoy a cleaner, safer, and faster web experience.
≈300K users4.3★ from 1.1K ratingsUpdated 7 months ago6 permissions- About 217× fewer users than AdBlock
- Updated less recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (6 vs 12)
- Listed under Privacy & Security
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AdBlocker Ultimate
The ultimate adblock tool. Block ads on YouTube, Facebook, and all other websites for free!
≈2M users4.8★ from 63.8K ratingsUpdated 6 days ago11 permissions- About 33× fewer users than AdBlock
- Rated 0.3 stars higher
- Asks for fewer permissions (11 vs 12)
- Listed under Privacy & Security
AdBlock alternatives: questions
What is the best alternative to AdBlock?
By users, the most popular alternative is Ad Blocker: Stands AdBlocker with ≈4M users and a 4.8-star rating. The closest match by what it does is FADBlock — block ads across the fandoms.
Which AdBlock alternative has the best rating?
AdBlocker Ultimate has the highest rating of these alternatives with 50+ ratings: 4.8 out of 5 from 63.8K ratings.
Is there a AdBlock alternative that asks for fewer permissions?
FADBlock — block ads across the fandoms asks for 1 permissions, against 12 for AdBlock.
How many alternatives to AdBlock are there?
We list 10 close alternatives to AdBlock on the Chrome Web Store, picked by what they do and ranked by how close they are.
Users and ratings are the figures shown on the Chrome Web Store, re-checked continuously. Alternatives are matched on name, description, category and topic. Browse best-of lists by niche.