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Head-to-head · Ad Blockers

Ghostery vs uBlock Origin

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Ghostery #2 in Ad Blockers 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Ghostery
uBlock Origin #3 in Ad Blockers 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit uBlock Origin

Ghostery leads on 0 checks, uBlock Origin on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGhostery · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth

Ghostery scores higher on our rubric for ad blockers: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

On browser support, Ghostery gives you Major-browsers where uBlock Origin offers Multiple-browsers.

Ghostery is the better fit for free privacy-focused blocking across platforms. uBlock Origin is the better fit for power users wanting free, deep customization.

  • Ghostery fits best

    Free privacy-focused blocking across platforms

  • uBlock Origin fits best

    Power users wanting free, deep customization

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Side by side

Feature Ghostery 9.2/10 Visit ↗ uBlock Origin 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #2 in Ad Blockers #3 in Ad Blockers
Best for Free privacy-focused blocking across platforms Power users wanting free, deep customization
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Ghostery 3/3 · uBlock Origin 3/3
Custom filter lists ✓ ✓
Element picker ✓ ✓
Cookie popup blocking ✓ ✓
Specs
Device coverage Desktop-and-mobile Desktop-and-mobile
Device limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Browser support Major-browsers Multiple-browsers
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, video ads, and cookie consent banners
  • Offers tracker reports, custom filters, element picking, and per-site controls
  • Available across desktop and mobile platforms as an open-source extension
  • Free and open source under the GPLv3 license
  • Custom rules, filter lists, element picker, and per-site controls
  • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, coin miners, and malicious sites
Cons
  • No paid plans or tiered features are offered
  • Mobile availability is limited to Safari, Firefox, and Edge
  • Advanced filtering features may require manual configuration
  • Support and functionality vary by browser and browser version
  • Chrome Web Store listing was removed on August 31, 2026
  • Advanced filtering may require more configuration than simpler blockers
Our verdict

Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is a free, open-source browser extension for people who want to reduce ads, tracking activity, pop-ups, and cookie consent interruptions. It supports Chrome, Safari, Opera, Firefox, Edge, and Brave on desktop,…

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uBlock Origin is a free, open-source browser extension for filtering advertisements, trackers, pop-ups, coin miners, malicious sites, and other unwanted requests. It is aimed at users who want detailed control over what browsers block…

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  1. GhosteryAd Blockers 9.2Free plan
  2. uBlock OriginAd Blockers 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ghostery — where it wins

    • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, video ads, and cookie consent banners
    • Offers tracker reports, custom filters, element picking, and per-site controls
    • Available across desktop and mobile platforms as an open-source extension

    Where it doesn't

    • No paid plans or tiered features are offered
    • Mobile availability is limited to Safari, Firefox, and Edge
    • Advanced filtering features may require manual configuration

  • uBlock Origin — where it wins

    • Free and open source under the GPLv3 license
    • Custom rules, filter lists, element picker, and per-site controls
    • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, coin miners, and malicious sites

    Where it doesn't

    • Support and functionality vary by browser and browser version
    • Chrome Web Store listing was removed on August 31, 2026
    • Advanced filtering may require more configuration than simpler blockers

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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