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Head-to-head · Ad Blockers

uBlock Origin vs Blokada

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score uBlock Origin #3 in Ad Blockers 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit uBlock Origin
Blokada #6 in Ad Blockers 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Blokada

uBlock Origin leads on 1 check, Blokada on 0, and 3 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 scoreuBlock Origin · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresuBlock Origin · 3 of 3

uBlock Origin scores higher on our rubric for ad blockers: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

uBlock Origin offers cookie popup blocking; Blokada doesn't. On browser support, Blokada gives you Major-browsers where uBlock Origin offers Multiple-browsers.

uBlock Origin is the better fit for power users wanting free, deep customization. Blokada is the better fit for free cross-platform DNS and VPN blocking.

  • uBlock Origin fits best

    Power users wanting free, deep customization

  • Blokada fits best

    Free cross-platform DNS and VPN blocking

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Side by side

Feature uBlock Origin 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Blokada 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #3 in Ad Blockers #6 in Ad Blockers
Best for Power users wanting free, deep customization Free cross-platform DNS and VPN blocking
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Live chat, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features uBlock Origin 3/3 · Blokada 1/3
Custom filter lists ✓ ✓
Element picker ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Cookie popup blocking ✓ (best) —
Specs
Device coverage Desktop-and-mobile Desktop-and-mobile
Device limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Browser support Multiple-browsers Major-browsers
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Free Android ad and tracker blocking across apps and browsers
  • Custom filters, allowlists, exceptions, logs, and managed blocklists
  • Desktop and mobile coverage with optional WireGuard VPN support
Cons
  • 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
  • Blokada 5's free on-device app is for Android
  • Blokada 6 is subscription-based
  • DNS-based blocking does not block cookie pop-ups
Our verdict

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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Blokada is an open-source privacy software suite from Blocka AB that blocks ads, trackers, and malware. It is aimed at people who want ad and tracker filtering across mobile devices, desktops, browsers, and DNS-compatible platforms without…

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  1. uBlock OriginAd Blockers 9.1Free plan
  2. BlokadaAd Blockers 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Blokada — where it wins

    • Free Android ad and tracker blocking across apps and browsers
    • Custom filters, allowlists, exceptions, logs, and managed blocklists
    • Desktop and mobile coverage with optional WireGuard VPN support

    Where it doesn't

    • Blokada 5's free on-device app is for Android
    • Blokada 6 is subscription-based
    • DNS-based blocking does not block cookie pop-ups

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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