Ghostery
8.8#1 in ad blockersFree planFree planAndroidiOSExtensionLinux
VisitGhostery vs uBlock Origin Lite
uBlock Origin Lite
7.1#20 in ad blockersFree planFree planiOSExtensionmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Ghostery | uBlock Origin Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Browser support | The maker lists Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Brave as supported browsers. | major-browsers |
| Cookie popup blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Custom filter lists | Yes | Yes |
| Device coverage | desktop-and-mobile | desktop-and-mobile |
| Element picker | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Users can consult the FAQs or contact Ghostery support at [email protected]. | The project directs extension issues to GitHub Issues, support questions to GitHub Discussions, and filter or website issues to the chat icon while on the affected site. |
Ghostery plans
- Ghostery Tracker & Ad BlockerFree
uBlock Origin Lite 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 uBlock Origin Lite if…
uBlock Origin Lite suits users seeking a free content blocker with custom filter options and browser-wide filtering. Users who rely on uBlock Origin should note the project says Lite is not an automatic replacement.