18.8
Ghostery combines ad blocking, tracker protection, cookie-consent handling, and tools for viewing tracking activity.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSExtension
Best Ad Blockers in 2026
Ghostery leads this chart of 48 (8.8/10, free plan). Adblock Plus is next (8.7/10, free plan), and AdLock is the next highest-placed with a free plan (8.5/10). Ad blockers stop ads, and the choice turns on Android support and the browser or device coverage you need. On a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone, check for an Android app first. Then compare browser support, custom filter lists, cookie popup blocking, device limits and pricing; a browser extension or desktop app may suit a different setup.
28.7
Adblock Plus is a browser extension and mobile ad-blocking product that filters advertising, third-party tracking requests, and malicious domains.
Free planAndroidiOSExtension
38.5
AdLock is an ad-blocking and privacy app for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Android TV.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS
- 4
Blokada
Blokada is an open source privacy app suite that combines ad blocking, parental controls, and VPN services.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension8.4From €5 a month - 5
Disconnect
Disconnect is privacy software that exposes and blocks trackers, data brokers, and surveillance networks across websites, apps, and email.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.4From $50 a year - 6
AdBlocker Ultimate
AdBlocker Ultimate is an ad- and tracker-blocking service for browsers, apps, and devices, with apps and extensions for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and major browsers.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension8.4Free plan - 7
DuckDuckGo Browser
Free browser for Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Windows, with optional paid features.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows8.3Free plan - 8
1Blocker
1Blocker is a content-blocking app and browser extension for Apple devices.
Free planiOSExtensionmacOS8.0From $14.99 a year - 9
Privoxy
Privoxy is free, non-caching web proxy software for privacy controls, access rules, and modifications to HTTP headers and web pages.
Free planOpen sourceLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows8.0Free plan - 10
uBlock Origin
uBlock Origin is a free, open-source content blocker for Firefox and Chromium-based browsers, including Edge and Opera.
Free planOpen sourceAndroid7.8Free plan - 11
AdGuard
AdGuard is a collection of apps and services for filtering unwanted content across desktop and mobile devices.
AndroidiOSExtensionLinux7.7 - 127.7From $5.99 a year
- 13
Poper Blocker
Blocks ads and cookie pop-ups, with an element picker and support for major browsers.
Free planAndroidiOSExtension7.7From $19.08 a year - 14
AdBlock
AdBlock is ad-blocking software for desktop and mobile devices, with support for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
AndroidiOSWindowsmacOS7.5From $4 a month - 15
AdNauseam
AdNauseam is a free browser extension designed to resist advertising surveillance and tracking.
Free planAndroidWebExtensionLinux7.4Free plan - 16
Adblock Fast
Free ad blocker for Android, iPhone, iPad, web, Windows, and multiple browsers.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension7.3Free plan - 17
wBlock
wBlock is a free, open-source ad blocker for Safari on Apple devices.
Free planiOSExtensionmacOS7.2Free plan - 18
AdBlock Pro for Safari
AdBlock Pro for Safari blocks ads and trackers in Safari on iOS and macOS.
Free planiOSmacOS7.2Free plan - 19
Total Adblock
Ad blocker for Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, web, and multiple browsers.
AndroidiOSWebExtension7.2 - 20
uBlock Origin Lite
uBlock Origin Lite is a free, open-source content-blocking extension based on the Manifest V3 API.
Free planiOSExtensionmacOS7.1Free plan - 21
Adblock Browser
Free planAndroidmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 22
Chroma Ad-Blocker
Chroma Ad-Blocker is a free, open-source browser extension for local ad blocking in Chrome and Chromium-based browsers.
Free planExtensionLinuxmacOSWindows7.0Free plan - 23
Pie Adblock
Pie Adblock is a free browser extension for blocking ads, including ads on YouTube and Twitch.
Free planiOSExtensionmacOS7.0Free plan - 24
Stands AdBlocker
Free ad blocker available on Android, macOS, Windows, and as a browser extension.
Free planAndroidExtensionmacOSWindows7.0Free plan - 25
Zen Ad Blocker
Zen Ad Blocker is free desktop software for Windows, macOS, and Linux that filters ads, trackers, and malware across browsers and desktop apps.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.9Free plan
Choosing well
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Start with Android support if you want an app on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone. Check whether the product also covers iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux or browser extensions for your other devices.
Does it offer a free plan or trial?
Check the free-plan and free-trial entries before paying. A free plan can cover basic use, while a trial lets you test paid access before committing.
Read the paid-from price and what the plan covers, including its device limit.
Can it use custom filter lists?
Choose a tool that supports custom filter lists if you need to add or manage your own blocking rules.
Compare this field with the element picker, which can help select page elements for blocking when the feature is available.
Does it block cookie popups?
Check the cookie popup blocking field if these notices are a key reason for installing an ad blocker.
The element picker and custom filter list options provide separate ways to adjust what gets blocked, so compare them together.
Which browsers does it support?
Browser support determines where an extension or app can block ads. Match the listed browsers to the ones you use on your phone and computers.
For devices without a supported browser option, review the product's platform coverage and device limit.
Questions people ask
Which ad blockers have an Android app?
Android coverage varies by product. Check the Android platform entry in the product details before installing on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone.
Are ad blockers free?
Pricing varies. Compare the free-plan, free-trial and paid-from fields to see what access is available without payment and what a paid plan covers.
Can an ad blocker use custom filter lists?
Custom filter list support is a comparison field. Check the product details if you need to add or manage your own rules.
Do ad blockers block cookie popups?
Cookie popup blocking is listed separately for comparison. Check the product details to see whether that feature is included.
Can one ad blocker cover several devices?
Device limits vary by product and plan. Check the device limit alongside platform coverage before choosing a paid option.
Which browsers do ad blockers support?
Browser support varies. Match the listed browser support to the browsers you use on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS or Linux.