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Ghostery Tracker Ad Blocker - Privacy AdBlock

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Ghostery is a powerful privacy extension. Block ads, stop trackers and speed up websites.

Ghostery has more than 100+ million downloads worldwide. We provide safe, fast, and clutter-free browsing. Our extension gives you full adblock functionality, stops trackers from accessing your personal data, and annoying cookie consent pop-ups. Our users enjoy online privacy protection that works out-of-the-box. No need for customization and maintenance! We have three main components: * Ad-Blocking - blocks all ads on websites you visit with your Chrome browser, including Youtube and Facebook, helping you to focus only on the information important to you. * Anti-Tracking - stops trackers' ability to collect your personal data, replacing it with random values and anonymizing your identity for data brokers. If you see a need to unblock individual trackers, the option is available. * Never-Consent - automatically removes intrusive cookie pop-ups and sends an important message to website owners telling them that you don't want to be tracked. This feature adds convenience to each website you visit and acts like your privacy advocate towards content providers while using Chrome. Our ad-blocking extension comes with additional features not found in any other ad blocker: * Trackers information on any website you visit, informing you about the number of trackers, their type, and the company operating them. * Trackers Preview on search engine result pages - displaying tracker information even before you visit a page. If you decide to visit the website, Ghostery will block any trackers waiting for you there. * WhoTracks.Me - Owning and operating the largest database of trackers allows Ghostery to update tracker information fast and reliably for all users. * Managing your adblock, anti-tracking, and cookie pop-up removal function in one click. Our extension is open source, supported by thousands of contributors worldwide, and free to use - forever. Ghostery's core features are free for everyone. Take your experience to the next level and become a contributor to access extension themes, priority support, and historical statistics. Contributors also help us fund the development of the Privacy Suite and WhoTracks.Me, the largest database of trackers in the world. Become a contributor and help us fight for privacy as a human right!

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Coolboy22 Coolboy22 Mar 10, 2024

not working but is still some what good on some vids👍

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Ella Feb 26, 2024

the best ad blocker I have tried many and they all give you surprises like not telling you there's a 7 day trial then without you knowing stop blocking your ads but there's no surprises here Ghostery Tracker Ad Blocker they are what they say they are and from my understanding its free! the best ad blocker i have tried in 2024 i recommend it i love watching movies on sites like 123movies and half of the sites have phonographic pop ups and when i try to click it off my screen it would redirect ... Show more

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Ghostery Privacy Adblocker Developer Feb 27, 2024

Many thanks for your review! 💙 Confirming Ghostery is free for as long as it serves you. We appreciate our users becoming Contributors to Ghostery. You can check out the ways here: https://www.ghostery.com/become-a-contributor We're happy to be of service, help protect your privacy online and de-clutter your browser experience. Best, Ghostery Team

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Ghostery Tracker Ad Blocker - Privacy AdBlock collects the following:

This developer declares that your data is.

  • Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
  • Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
  • Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes

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Ghostery counts more than 100+ million downloads worldwide. Ghostery for Safari provides safe, fast, and clutter-free browsing for free. The browser extension upgrades your Safari browser and supplies full adblock functionality, stops trackers from accessing your personal data, and annoying cookie consent pop-ups. Ghostery has three main components: * Ad-Blocking - blocks all ads on websites you visit with your Safari browser, including Youtube and Facebook, helping you to focus only on the information important to you. * Anti-Tracking - stops trackers’ ability to collect your personal data, replacing it with random values and anonymizing your identity for data brokers. If you see a need to unblock individual trackers, we developed this option. The reasons are up to you! * Never-Consent - automatically removes intrusive cookie popups and expresses dissent to online tracking. This unequaled feature adds convenience to each website visit and acts like your privacy advocate towards content providers while using Safari. Ghostery delivers the online privacy protection our users have come to know and love while minimising the need for customisation and maintenance. As Ghostery is more than an ad-blocker, it comes with exceptional additional features, not found in any other ad-blocking extension: * Trackers information on any website your visit, informing you about the number of trackers, their type, and the company operating them. * Trackers Preview on search engine result pages - displaying tracker information even before you visit a page. You can safely make the choice to visit it, as Ghostery will stop trackers expecting you on the landing page. * WhoTracks.Me - Owning and operating the largest database of trackers allows Ghostery to update tracker information fast and reliably for all users. * Managing your adblock, antitracking, and cookie popup removal function in one click. Moreover, Ghostery is: * Open source * Supported by thousands of contributors worldwide * Free to use forever Ghostery’s core features are free for everyone. Take your experience to the next level and become a contributor to access extension themes, priority support, and historical statistics. Contributors also help Ghostery fund the development of the Privacy Suite and WhoTracks.Me, the largest database of trackers in the world. Become a contributor and help Ghostery fight for privacy as a human right!

Version 10.2.13

* Block list update * Minor bug fixes

Ratings and Reviews

What gives.

It seems this extension needs updating. It doesn’t seem to work much. And even with the tool bar option check there isn’t an icon! Also can we have be able to manually update the lists like before?

Finally available for iOS!

I’ve used this browser extension since they made it before Apple allowed extensions for safari and always loved it! I waited patiently for the day Apple would allow extensions for Safari and now they’re here, and now Ghostery has come too! Ghostery was always one of the first extensions I installed on my web browsers for tracker blocking and it should be one of the first extensions you install into safari!

Effective, Light on Resouces, and Paid Version is Expensive

The paid version is pricey at $47 per year but there are no ads etc. It catches ads and trackers as other apps do but there seems to be no impact on page loading. The price is known as a "cotribution" but billing is through your Apple account. It is mostly a set it and forget program although web sites can be white listed. Bang for the buck though is Wipr at $4.00 I believe and no subscription.

App Privacy

The developer, Ghostery, Inc. , indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

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The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

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How do I properly use Ghostery in Edge? (And why should I?)

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Every time you browse the internet, there is an enormous network of trackers watching what you do and connecting it back and forth across cyberspace. These trackers know your browsing habits, they often share that information with interested parties, and they make your browsing experience worse by slowing down web pages and cluttering everything up. Here's why you might want to use Ghostery and how to use Ghostery in Microsoft Edge.

What is Ghostery?

Ghostery is designed to block trackers, effectively speeding up your browsing experience and cutting down on targeted ads. You can see, in real time, how many trackers are attempting to snoop on you, offering up a sometimes frightening look at what's behind the scenes.

You might be thinking that Ghostery is similar to blocking cookies, and you're not wrong. However, Ghostery takes things a step further and doesn't actually let your browser communicate with a specific web server. Every time a request goes out, Ghostery analyzes it and compares it to a huge list of known trackers, and if a match is confirmed, the request is blocked.

How is Ghostery different from an ad blocker?

Whereas many ad blockers have a simple on/off switch when it comes to blocking, Ghostery is a bit different; you get to choose specific things to block. Many people don't mind supporting their favorite websites through ad revenue and affiliate links, and with Ghostery, that doesn't mean you have to completely disable all blocking.

Some of the worst-offending trackers can sneak in while your guard (read ad blocker) is down, but Ghostery does a bang-up job of keeping them at bay. You can even see in real time what's being blocked, and if you recognize a tracker you'd like to let by, you can with just a couple of clicks.

How does Ghostery work?

Each time you load a web page, you'll see a list of trackers populate. Each tracker is analyzed and sorted into one of eight categories.

  • Advertising
  • Site Analytics
  • Customer Interaction
  • Social Media
  • Audio/Video Player
  • Adult Advertising

It's clear that some trackers are a lot worse than others. Hate those auto-playing video ads? You can block those. Don't use social media and don't need the page to load all those share buttons? Those can be gone too. Don't mind letting some non-nefarious ads through to support a site you love? That can be done as well, all through Ghostery's settings .

Is Ghostery watching what you do?

Ghostery makes it clear that they're collecting data, but they also make it clear that they respect anonymity. Check out the FAQ section on their website for more information about what Ghostery collects and how they keep data anonymous.

What is the Human Web and what data is collected through it?

How to set up Ghostery in Microsoft Edge

Before anything else, we have to get Ghostery working with Edge.

  • Navigate to the Ghostery Store page .
  • Click Get the app .
  • Click Install .
  • Click Launch .
  • Click Turn it on .

A new web page will open in Edge and you'll be asked whether or not you'd like to share anonymous data with Ghostery. The choice is yours. You'll eventually arrive at the Create An Account window.

Again, the choice is yours whether or not you want to create an account, but if you do, you can sync settings across browsers and devices.

  • Click Create Account .
  • Type an email address . You can add a first and last name, but they're not mandatory.
  • Type a password and hit Enter on your keyboard.
  • Click Continue .

An email should appear at the address you used for the Ghostery account. You can use it to verify your account.

How to add a Ghostery button to the Edge address bar

For quick access to Ghostery, you can add a button to the address bar.

  • Launch Edge from your Start menu, desktop, or taskbar.
  • Click the Settings and more button near the top-right corner of the window.
  • Click Extensions .
  • Click Ghostery .
  • Click the switch below Show button next to the address bar so that it turns blue (On).

You'll now see a Ghostery button near the top-right corner of the window.

How to manage general Ghostery settings

  • Click Options . A web page will open, and from here you can manage general settings. By default, they're set up pretty well, but you can make small tweaks as you see fit after using it Ghostery for awhile.

How to whitelist and blacklist websites

Have a website you love and trust? You can add it to a whitelist that won't be subject to the same Ghostery blocking as every other site. You can also add sites to a blacklist where everything will be blocked, no matter your other settings.

  • Click Options .
  • Click Trusted Sites .
  • Type the URL of the website you want to whitelist.
  • Click the Add button in the field. It looks like a green plus sign.
  • Click Restricted Sites .
  • Type the URL of the website you want to blacklist.

How to block entire categories of trackers in Ghostery

Ghostery divides trackers into eight categories. Each category can be blocked entirely.

  • Click Blocking Options . Here you'll see the eight different categories of trackers.
  • Click a category to expand and reveal individual trackers.
  • Click the checkbox next to any individual tracker to block it.
  • Click the checkbox next to the category head to block all trackers in that category.

Once blocked, no tracker from the category will show up, unless you've added a site to a whitelist.

How to block individual trackers on a web page

Each time you load a web page, Ghostery will populate a list of trackers in real time. A small overlay will appear in the bottom-right corner of the window to remind you that it's working, but you can get more information by clicking the Ghostery button in Edge's address bar.

Here you'll sometimes see a small, yellow icon next to trackers. These icons denote either a slow tracker that's dragging things down (snail), a non-secure tracker that could be a risk (shark fin), and broken pages that simply aren't working properly (explosion).

Here's how to block individual trackers on a certain web page. If a site is especially problematic, you can quickly add the site to the blacklist, or you can simply block all trackers.

  • Navigate to a web page . You'll see Ghostery populate a list of trackers.
  • Click the Ghostery button in the top-right corner of the window.
  • Click the checkbox next to any trackers that are causing problems or that you'd simply like to block. In this case, I blocked a tracker that was non-secure and a tracker that was slowing things down.
  • Click the checkbox next to Block All to block all trackers on a specific website.
  • Click the Restrict Site button to add the site to the blacklist.

How to sync your Ghostery settings across devices

If you've built up a decent amount of Ghostery filtering on, say, your desktop PC, you likely also want that exact same filtering on your laptop. As long as you created an account during initial setup, you can just install Ghostery on your laptop and log in. All the same filtering will be applied.

Didn't create an account? No problem. Using the Edge browser containing all of your filtering settings, follow these steps.

  • Click Create Account in the top-right corner of the window.
  • Type an email address .
  • Type a password .
  • Click Create An Account .

You'll receive an email at the address you used, asking you to verify by clicking a button. That's it! You're all set up. Next time you use Edge on another device, just log in with the same credentials during setup.

How to turn off and uninstall Ghostery

Don't want Ghostery anymore? Here's how to turn it off and uninstall it.

  • Click the switch below Ghostery . This turns Ghostery off.
  • Click Uninstall . This completely removes the Ghostery extension from Edge.

More Edge resources

Be sure to have a look at our Microsoft Edge Ultimate Guide for way more information about the browser.

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  • chore: use chrome.tabs.reload by @seia-soto in #1482
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  • Update [email protected] by @chrmod in #1488
  • Ghostery 10: enable anti-tracking reporting on Opera by @chrmod in #1489
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  • Keep site/global tracker settings from v8 for future use by @smalluban in #1492
  • Opera: shorter blog post to enable serp protection by @chrmod in #1496
  • Remove misleading close button in panel notification by @smalluban in #1497

Full Changelog : v10.2.12...v10.2.13

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  • Fix paused website by @smalluban in #1432
  • Fix TrackerDB not handing exceptions by @chrmod in #1472
  • Fix auto reloading of some websites by @seia-soto in #1482
  • Fix missing open source license list @chrmod in #1419

Full Changelog : v8.12.6...v8.12.17

  • Simplify Never-Consent UI/UX by @smalluban in #1484

Full Changelog : v10.2.11...v10.2.12

  • V8: TrackerDB handles exceptions by @chrmod in #1472
  • V10: remove hu and nl locales by @chrmod in #1473
  • Remove hacky fix for the android pages height issue by @smalluban in #1474
  • Fix source url check for updating stats on Firefox by @smalluban in #1424
  • Limit danger badge only for SERP tabs & minor perf optimization by @smalluban in #1477
  • Update WTM by @chrmod in #1476

Full Changelog : v10.2.10...v10.2.11

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  • Release 10.2.9 by @smalluban in #1440
  • Fixes the startup error: InitError: Invalid listener for webRequest.onHeadersReceived by @philipp-classen in #1444
  • Update contribution URL by @philipp-classen in #1445
  • Update autoconsent to 9.4.0 by @seia-soto in #1448
  • Fix android import export by @smalluban in #1449
  • chore: update autoconsent to version 9.6.0 by @seia-soto in #1452
  • npm audit by @chrmod in #1456
  • Replace license list generator by @chrmod in #1455
  • Fix license-report by @chrmod in #1461
  • Update d3 by @chrmod in #1460
  • Update vite by @chrmod in #1459
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  • fix UA parser by @chrmod in #1463
  • Support for wtm.page messages by @philipp-classen in #1462
  • MV3: distinguish Opera as reporting channel by @chrmod in #1464
  • Fix default values for storage migration from v8 by @smalluban in #1465
  • Update deps by @philipp-classen in #1467
  • V10: use Ghosty as a default browser action by @chrmod in #1468
  • Make the logger more configurable by @philipp-classen in #1471

Full Changelog : v10.2.9...v10.2.10

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  • Fix pin-it position on onboarding for Opera One UI redesign by @smalluban in #1438
  • Add workaround to start background process in Safari by @smalluban in #1439

Full Changelog : v10.2.8...v10.2.9

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Ghostery counts more than 100+ million downloads worldwide.

Ghostery for Opera provides safe, fast, and clutter-free browsing for free. The browser extension upgrades your Opera browser and supplies full adblock functionality, stops trackers from accessing your personal data, and annoying cookie consent pop-ups.

Ghostery has three main components: * Ad-blocking - blocks all ads on websites you visit with your Opera browser, including Youtube and Facebook, helping you to focus only on the information important to you. * Anti-Tracking - stops trackers’ ability to collect your personal data, replacing it with random values and anonymizing your identity for data brokers. If you see a need to unblock individual trackers, we developed this option. The reasons are up to you! * Never-Consent - automatically removes intrusive cookie popups and expresses dissent to online tracking. This unequaled feature adds convenience to each website visit and acts like your privacy advocate towards content providers while using Opera.

Ghostery delivers the online privacy protection our users have come to know and love while minimising the need for customisation and maintenance.

As Ghostery is more than an ad-blocker, it comes with exceptional additional features, not found in any other ad-blocking extension: * Trackers information on any website your visit, informing you about the number of trackers, their type, and the company operating them. * Trackers Preview on search engine result pages - displaying tracker information even before you visit a page. You can safely make the choice to visit it, as Ghostery will stop trackers expecting you on the landing page. * WhoTracks.Me - Owning and operating the largest database of trackers allows Ghostery to update tracker information fast and reliably for all users. * Managing your adblock, antitracking, and cookie popup removal function in one click.

Moreover, Ghostery is: * Open source * Supported by thousands of contributors worldwide * Free to use forever

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Be careful with old versions! These versions are displayed for testing and reference purposes. You should always use the latest version of an add-on.

Latest version

Version 8.12.5.

Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

Older versions

Version 8.11.1, version 8.10.3, version 8.10.2, version 8.9.14, version 8.9.12, version 8.9.10, version 8.9.9, version 8.9.8, version 8.9.7, version 8.9.6, version 8.9.5, version 8.7.6, version 8.7.4, version 8.7.3, version 8.7.1, version 8.7.0, version 8.6.2, version 8.5.7, version 8.5.5, version 8.5.4, version 8.5.3, version 8.5.2, version 8.5.1, version 8.5.0.

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The best ad blockers are crucial tools on the modern internet. At times it feels like it's impossible to browse without being harassed by pop-ups, malvertising, tracker cookies and all sorts of horrible intrusive things. Even if the content you're viewing is above board, the ads you're serving could still put you at risk.

Thankfully there's no shortage of apps and browser extensions that can block ads and keep you safer when you're online. Blocking ads and all the other irrelevant stuff that you may encounter. Combined with the best antivirus software and the best VPNs , a good ad-blocker gives you a perfect arsenal of tools to offer as much protection as possible. Even the FBI recommends using an ad-blocker for protection.

The only thing you need to figure out is which ad-blocker is right for you. There are so many to choose from, and whether you are willing to live with the downsides. Most free sites rely on advertising revenue to survive, including Tom's Guide. But if you're happy with the trade-off, we've got a thorough list of the best ad blockers and privacy tools — with options for every browser and platform.

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1. adblock plus (chrome, edge, firefox, opera, safari, android, ios).

AdBlock Plus (ABP) is among the most popular ad blockers, with extensions available for Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Edge and Opera. ABP features a quick setup, loading preset filter lists that allow users to quickly block most ads, as well as the option to filter malware and social media buttons. 

Savvy users can chose additional block lists as well as set custom filters or whitelist their favorite sites to keep their ad revenue in the black. AdBlock Plus allows what it calls "non-intrusive advertising" through filters; that may irk some users, though this feature can be disabled in settings. 

On Android, the AdBlock Browser provides a Firefox-based browser that blocks incoming advertising, while on iOS, the AdBlock Plus app integrates with the content blocker system to seamlessly block advertising on Safari with minimal setup.

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AdBlock (no relation to AdBlock Plus) is the other best ad-blocking browser extension of note, available for users of Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari. AdBlock uses a series of filter lists to automatically block ad content coming from known ad servers and providers. Users can stick with the default block lists, subscribe to additional ones, or even create their own, as well as whitelist their favorite websites. 

As one of the most downloaded Chrome and Safari extensions, AdBlock has the trust of many users worldwide.

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Ublock Origin is a browser-based ad blocker that focuses on simple, efficient blocking with a low resource overhead. The extension comes loaded with a number of filter lists for known advertising and malware sources, with extra filter lists available and the option to read and create your own custom filters from hosts files.

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4. Poper Blocker (Chrome)

Rather than be an all-in one blocking solution, Poper Blocker (aka Pop Up Blocker For Chrome), is designed to complement other adblockers. 

In this case, Poper Blocker focuses on blocking pop-ups, pop-unders, overlays, timed and scroll pop-ups, and other varieties that might slip past other ad-blocking extensions. Small notifications tell you when pop-ups are blocked. You also can view your blocking stats, but otherwise, you can generally just keep Poper Blocker running in the background with minimal impact alongside other adblocker extensions.

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5. Stands Fair AdBlocker (Chrome)

For a fast and light ad-blocking plugin, Chrome users can turn to Stands Fair AdBlocker. The extension does precisely what it promises, blocking ads and pop-ups from cluttering up your browser view while also preventing any tracking from going on. 

Stand's Fair AdBlocker gives you control over the type of ads you can block, specifying everything from autoplay video ads, YouTube ads, expanding ads and more. It can even block Facebook ads if you want.

The "Fair" part of AdBlocker comes into play by giving you the ability to allow certain types of ads or even whitelist ad-supported websites you don't want to shortchange of badly needed revenue. This is one ad blocker that doesn't take a scorched earth approach to its stated purpose.

Download Stands Fair AdBlocker: Chrome

6. Ghostery (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari, Edge)

Like the other extensions on our list of the best ad blockers, Ghostery can remove ads from webpages, so you can focus on content and browse more efficiently. But the real value in Ghostery lies in its privacy protection features. You can use Ghostery to view trackers, which lets you see who's trying to collect data on you. With Ghostery, you can also stop that tracking from taking place. If you really want to safeguard your privacy, you can turn to Ghostery's Enhanced Anti Tracking to anonymize your data.

Ghostery's a free download that offers basic web protection. More advanced protection starts at $4.99 a month and the $11.99 monthly tier comes with a built-in VPN. There are also versions of Ghostery that work with Android and iOS devices.

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7. Adblocker for YouTube (Chrome, Firefox)

YouTube has gotten more aggressive with ads, so the makers of ad-blocking extensions have followed suit. Adblocker for YouTube is a Chrome extension that promises to automatically block YouTube ads, whether we're talking about the pre-roll ad appearing before your video or any text and banner ads that appear on the video itself.

If you prefer Firefox to Chrome, there's also an AdBlocker for YouTube extension that works on that browser. Same name, different developer apparently, but the functionality of stripping out video and display ads remains. This version works on Android devices too.

Download Adblocker for YouTube: Chrome , Firefox

1. AdGuard (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS)

Uses looking for a more robust experience can try out the subscription-based AdGuard, which provides desktop and mobile options to reduce the ads you see when surfing online. 

AdGuard on Windows and Mac covers popular browsers, with highly configurable options for ads, content, and tracker blocking, as well as a parental controls module for restricting adult content. AdGuard for Android is a no-root ad-blocker that blocks advertising on apps and games, though you’ll have to install it from AdGuard’s site instead of through Google Play. AdGuard for iOS works with Safari to effectively filter ads on the default browser.

Download AdGuard: Windows , Mac , Android , iOS

2. AdLock ($33 per year)

AdLock avoids the browser-based route, instead opting to run as a separate program to be able to block not only browser-based ads, but also advertising in other programs like Skype or games. 

The app runs in the background, using filters to block ads, popups, and autoplaying videos, speeding up loading times and applying Safe Browsing features to automatically block sites that are known to be unsafe. 

For obvious reasons, the mobile version is unavailable on the Google Play Store, so you'll need to sideload the app if you want to get AdLock into your Android device. iOS users can download AdLock directly from Apple's App Store.

Download AdLock: Windows , Chrome ,  Android , Mac , iOS

3. Wipr (macOS, iOS; $1.99)

If you’re a Safari fan, Wipr may be the best ad blocker for both your Mac and iPhone. The app is available for both iOS and macOS — costing $1.99 from either Apple App Store — and it promises to work with Safari as well as apps that use Safari for displaying web pages.

You’ll find a full array of features with Wipr, which not only blocks apps and trackers, but cryptocurrency miners, EU cookie and GDPR notices and anything else that gets in your way of surfing the web. Its blocklist gets updated twice a week, and there’s little configuration; the idea is that you load Wipr and forget that it’s there while it does its job in the background.

With Wipr, pages should load faster in Safari, which will be particularly welcome if you’re surfing from an iPhone, where ads and trackers can bog down your browser’s speed.

Download Wipr: macOS , iOS

1. 1Blocker (iOS)

1Blocker was one of the first really good ad blockers on iOS when Apple opened up that functionality on iPhones and iPads; the apps has since been optimized for Safari. 

The app is designed to make browsing faster and more secure by blocking ads, popups, trackers and other online cruft. Rather than blocking content of a downloaded page, 1Blocker works with Safari's content blocker API to tell the browser what to block in advance, saving time and resources. 

1Blocker features more than 115,000 blocker rules, custom regional adblocking settings, and easy-to-use custom rules settings. The app is a free download, with premium features available as in-app purchases.

Download 1Blocker: iOS

2. Firefox Focus (Android, iOS)

Firefox Focus is another addition to Mozilla's family of browsers. This one's a privacy-oriented version of Firefox that bakes in ad-blocking and anti-tracking into a light and functional package. Firefox Focus blocks ads and speeds up browsing, while also working in privacy-friendly features like automatic history and cookie clearing. 

Users can selectively block ads, analytics, content and social trackers with easy toggles, turn on a "stealth" mode, and set a default search engine.

Our look at the best Android browsers has more on the various flavors of Firefox.

Download Firefox Focus: Android , iOS

3. AdClear (Android, iOS)

AdClear — or AdClear Plus if you're searching for the iOS version — offers the kind of mobile ad blocking in browsers that similar apps provide. But AdClear takes it one step farther by also blocking ads in apps. 

AdClear achieves this through a DNS changer feature that routes traffic through a VPN. AdClear doesn't catch everything in all apps, and in our experience, some apps ran a little slower. But this free download can put a stop to ads interrupting what you're trying to do whether in an app or a browser.

Download AdClear: Android , iOS

1. Decentraleyes (Chrome, Firefox)

Some times, blocking ads can also prevent websites fromn pulling needed resoruces and libraries from third-party sources, breaking web pages in the process. Decentraleyes tries to stop that from happening by acting as a local content delivery network emulator to serve up the files that websites need. By doing so, this extension can stop websites from sending out requests to the likes of Google Hosted Libraries.

Think of Decentraleyes as a complement to ad blockers. In fact, the extension specifically says it can work with uBlock Origin and AdBlock Plus, both of which we recommend up above.

Download Decentraleyes: Chrome , Firefox

2. Opera (Desktop, Android, iOS)

The Opera browser bakes in ad-blocking features into the browser without the need for an extra add-on, while also offering privacy-friendly tools such as an unlimited, built-in VPN service, incognito mode, fraud and malware warnings for suspicious links and pages, and more. In addition, you can further customize Opera's capabilities with a wide array of extensions. 

Mobile users need not fret, as the Android version comes with just about everything the desktop version has but built for touch-screen interfaces. On iOS, the mobile version of Opera is listed in Apple's App Store as Opera Touch. (Incidentally, we've got a guide on how you can use Opera to block ads on the iPhone .)

Download Opera: Mac or Windows , Android , iOS

3. Privacy Badger (Chrome, Firefox, Opera)

The Electronic Frontier Foundation's Privacy Badger browser extension was born from the EFF's concerns about the business models of some privacy tools and ad blockers. 

Privacy Badger functions similarly to extensions like AdBlock Plus (on which it was based), observing the various tracking tools that advertisers and other third parties might use to track your online activities and selectively blocking them from executing. Built-in learning algorithms adapt to the sites you visit and take any new tracking tools discovered into account. 

While not explicitly an ad blocker, Privacy Badger does also block some advertising, depending on how aggressively the ads track you across websites.

Download Privacy Badger: Chrome , Firefox , Opera

4. Tor Browser (Desktop, Android)

The Tor network helps anonymize your internet activity by bouncing the data you send and receive through a distributed anonymous network of routers to foil a common online surveillance technique called traffic analysis, which can reveal the sites you visit or who you're communicating with. 

The Tor Browser is an all-in-one package that includes everything you need to surf the net through the Tor network in an easy-to-install portable package. The package includes a modified version of Firefox with privacy aids such as NoScript baked in, and an automatic setup aid that makes it easy to connect to and create new Tor circuits. 

On the desktop, you can grab a version of Tor Browser for Windows, macOS or Linux. There's also a version of Tor Browser for Android, which replaces the previous OrBot + OrFox combination recommended for browsing Tor on Android.

Download Tor Browser: Desktop , Android

5. Onion Browser (iOS)

iOS users aren’t left out when it comes to browsing the Tor anonymizer network, with the Onion Browser among the more popular options on Apple’s mobile OS. 

Previously a premium app, Onion Browser has since moved to a donation model, opening up access to everyone who wants to download the app, without compromising security or features. The usual caveats apply: Browsing through Tor will slow down the web experience, and some features, like video streams and video files won’t work in order to preserve anonymity.

Download Onion Browser: iOS

How to choose the best ad blocker for you

Many of the best ad blockers are available for free, either as extensions or as standalone apps, though a few, like AdLock, charge a fee. Determine if the free services provide enough ad-blocking to meet your needs or whether a paid app delivers more for your money. You should also figure out if a browser extension will take care of your ad-blocking needs or whether you should consider switching browsers to one with more built-in privacy features.

You can narrow down your choice in ad blockers by deciding specifically what you're looking to accomplish with such an app or extension. Do you just want to stop annoying pop-up ads from appearing or do you want the full range of services, including privacy features and an end to ad-tracking? Grab the ad blocker that ticks off all the boxes on your wishlist.

Some ad blockers, such as AdBlock Plus include filters and the ability to let in non-obtrusive advertising. Others, like AdBlocker Ultimate, take a more aggressive approach. Find out which one best suits your needs and comfort level.

As we noted at the outset, there's also an ethical component to ad blockers. Do you feel comfortable keeping ad revenue out of the hands of sites you enjoy and use for free? As good as the best ad blockers are, that's still a trade-off you need to consider when deciding whether to install one as a browser extension or as a standalone app.

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How to Install Extensions in Chrome

How to Install Extensions in Chrome

There is an almost unlimited number of extensions that you can install in Chrome that can make your online experience even better. However, not everyone is a technical whiz and a little helping hand on how to install extensions in Chrome can go a long way.

One of the most popular extensions for Chrome is the Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker . It can help to block ads, stop trackers, keep annoying pop ups at bay and speed up websites so you can enjoy your favourite content without so many interruptions.

For the purpose of this step-by-step guide, we are going to use Ghostery as an example, so you can learn how to install extensions in Chrome without any hassle.

How to install Ghostery extension for Chrome

1. open google chrome.

Open Google Chrome on your desktop (which may be in the taskbar, depending on your laptop, PC or iPad model)

Open Google Chrome

2. Head over to the Chrome web store

In Google Chrome, copy and paste https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions into the search or URL bar which will open the Chrome web store.

Visit Google Chrome Webstore

3. Find the Ghostery extension for Chrome

Type “Ghostery” into the search bar which will bring the extension up first in the results.

Search for Ghostery in Chrome Webstore

4. Install Ghostery

Click on “Ghostery – Privacy Ad Blocker” which will then install the extension onto your system.

Install Ghostery - Privacy Ad Blocker

5. Add to Chrome

You will see a blue button appear that says, “Add to Chrome”. Click on this button to add Ghostery to Chrome browser.

Add Ghostery Browser Extension to Chrome

6. Add extension

Next, you will see another blue button that says, “Add extension”. When you click this button, it will install Ghostery into the Chrome browser.

Add extension

Enjoy Ghostery

And that’s it. Once installed, your browser will have far more privacy protection in place and give you peace of mind as you browse the internet, block pop-ups, annoying ads, trackers and more.

Configuration

While this isn’t relevant to Ghostery, there will be some extensions that will ask you to sign into an account or configure some settings in order to activate it.

If the extension asks you to do this, click on the Extensions button in the top right-hand corner of the toolbar (the one that looks like a puzzle piece) and you will see the extension in the drop-down list. Click into the extension and follow the instructions provided.

Pinning the extension

If you want to pin the extension to your toolbar, all you need to do is click the Pin button, which you’ll find to the right of the extension name in the drop-down list.

Pin browser extension to Google Chrome

How does Ghostery work?

Ghostery tracker and ad block for Chrome gives you control over your privacy as you browse online. Whenever you click into a new web page it instantly looks for known trackers and, once installed, will block them so you have fewer concerns about companies compiling data about you. With its ability to block third-party trackers, targeted ads and troublesome popups, Ghostery offers strong, all-round protection whilst you browse the web. Installation is easy and its enhanced reporting features give you far more insights into who is following your movements online.

The Ghostery control panel offers detailed tracker analysis

Take control of your digital privacy today! 

Compared to opting out or cookie blocking, downloading the Ghostery Privacy Suite is a more efficient way of enhancing your online privacy. 

Get in touch with our team if you have any questions - we are always happy to help!

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