Ghostery
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Very Good AdBlock
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VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Ghostery | Very Good AdBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Ad blocking | The extension blocks ads including banners, video ads, pop-ups, and sponsored content. | The extension blocks ads, trackers, and annoyance hosts using Manifest V3 declarative rules, with more than 14,000 hosts covered. |
| Browser support | The maker lists Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Brave as supported browsers. | The maker lists Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, with Chromium browsers including Edge, Brave, and Arc supported through the Chrome Web Store listing. |
| Cookie popup blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Device coverage | desktop-and-mobile | desktop-and-mobile |
| 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 product is MIT licensed and built from one open-source codebase for its supported targets. |
Ghostery plans
- Ghostery Tracker & Ad BlockerFree
Very Good AdBlock 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 Very Good AdBlock if…
Very Good AdBlock suits people who want a free blocker across desktop and mobile platforms, with controls for individual sites and optional cookie-banner hiding. It may also appeal to users who prefer an open-source tool that says it does not collect browsing history.