1Blocker vs Vimari

1Blocker8.5Visit VVimari6.9Visit

Higher score 1Blocker #2 in Safari Extensions 8.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit 1Blocker

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V Vimari #7 in Safari Extensions 6.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit GitHub

• 1Blocker fits best

  Safari users wanting customizable blocking on Apple devices

• Vimari fits best

  Mac users who prefer keyboard-driven browsing

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Side by side

Feature	1Blocker 8.5/10 Visit ↗	VVimari 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	6.9
Ranking	#2 in Safari Extensions	#7 in Safari Extensions
Best for	Safari users wanting customizable blocking on Apple devices	Mac users who prefer keyboard-driven browsing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$14.99/yr	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Browser extension
Platforms	macOS, iOS	macOS
Support	Email, Docs	Docs, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features 1Blocker 0/4 · Vimari 1/4
Content blocking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Sync available	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
App Store listing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Open source	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported devices	Not checked yet	Mac
Our review
Pros	Blocks ads, trackers and cookie notices in Safari Supports custom rules, third-party filters and element hiding Covers macOS and iOS, including in-app tracker blocking on iOS	Navigate pages, links, tabs, and history with keyboard commands Link hinting lets you open links from the keyboard Open-source and available at no cost
Cons	Blocking filters are limited to Safari, not Chrome or Firefox The free version supports one top-level filter at a time Premium is required for multiple categories and background filter updates	Supports macOS only Focused on navigation rather than broader extension tasks Documentation and community are the listed support channels
Our verdict	1Blocker is a content-blocking app for Safari on Apple devices, aimed at people who want to reduce ads, tracking, cookie notices and other page annoyances. It runs on macOS and iOS and supports Safari, rather than offering filters for… Read the review →	Vimari is an open-source Safari extension that adds Vim-style keyboard controls to web browsing. It is aimed at Mac users who prefer navigating pages, links, tabs, and browser history with a keyboard rather than a mouse or trackpad. Its… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 1Blocker — where it wins

  • Blocks ads, trackers and cookie notices in Safari
  • Supports custom rules, third-party filters and element hiding
  • Covers macOS and iOS, including in-app tracker blocking on iOS

  Where it doesn't

  • Blocking filters are limited to Safari, not Chrome or Firefox
  • The free version supports one top-level filter at a time
  • Premium is required for multiple categories and background filter updates

• Vimari — where it wins

  • Navigate pages, links, tabs, and history with keyboard commands
  • Link hinting lets you open links from the keyboard
  • Open-source and available at no cost

  Where it doesn't

  • Supports macOS only
  • Focused on navigation rather than broader extension tasks
  • Documentation and community are the listed support channels

• 1Blocker8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Blocks ads, trackers and cookie notices in Safari, with custom rules and filter imports.

  Visit 1BlockerFull verdict →
• VVimari6.9/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source Safari extension for keyboard-first browsing on Mac.

  Visit GitHubFull verdict →