Ghostery
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VisitGhostery vs uBlock
What both publish
| Fact | Ghostery | uBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Ad blocking | The extension blocks ads including banners, video ads, pop-ups, and sponsored content. | The browser extension automatically blocks ads, pop-ups, and trackers. |
| Browser support | The maker lists Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Brave as supported browsers. | multiple-browsers |
| Custom filter lists | Yes | No |
| Device coverage | desktop-and-mobile | browser-only |
| Element picker | Yes | No |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Support | Users can consult the FAQs or contact Ghostery support at [email protected]. | The help center offers a support request form and an email support address. |
Ghostery plans
- Ghostery Tracker & Ad BlockerFree
uBlock plans
- uBlockFree
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 if…
It suits Chrome and Edge users seeking a free ad blocker that activates with little setup. Users who need custom filter lists or an element picker should note those features are unavailable.