Ghostery
8.8#1 in ad blockersFree planFree planAndroidiOSExtensionLinux
VisitGhostery vs Open Adblocker
Open Adblocker
6.2#42 in ad blockersFree planFree planExtension
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Ghostery | Open Adblocker |
|---|---|---|
| Browser support | The maker lists Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Brave as supported browsers. | The FAQ says the extension is built specifically for Google Chrome and installs from the Chrome Web Store. |
| Cookie popup blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Device coverage | desktop-and-mobile | browser-only |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Ghostery says its code is open source and identifies the extension’s license as GNU General Public License v3.0. | The maker describes the project as open source and links to its public code on GitHub. |
Ghostery plans
- Ghostery Tracker & Ad BlockerFree
Open Adblocker plans
- FreeFree
Pick Ghostery if…
Ghostery suits people seeking ad and tracker blocking with cookie-consent handling across supported desktop and mobile browsers. Android users who browse with Chrome should note that Ghostery is unavailable there.
Pick Open Adblocker if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.