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AdAway
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System wide blocking
Use the hosts files to block ads, so it works for everything.
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Needs root (by design)
Needs root to update the hosts file.
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Doesn't consume CPU time or memory
The app updates the hosts file periodically but doesn't need to run in the background in order to block ads, which is especially convenient for older phones.
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Won't block same domain ads
Because the host file can only redirect domains, if the ad and content are on the same domain the ad will be displayed.
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Can use systemless host
Can be used without modifying the system if rooted with magisk.
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Can use custom host files
Lots of people and keep their own updated host files used for blocking ads and ad away supports loading them in or even adding their source for autoloading.
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Platforms:
Android (Host-file)
Blocking:
System-wide
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Adguard AdBlocker
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Easy to use
Get the paid version which you can try completly free for two weeks.
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Unable to use a VPN when using this software concurrently
This is because of how the filtering and blocking process on almost all non-root block options amongst apps work. The app makes use of the VPN protocol locally to block ads and thus you won't be able to use a VPN at the same time.
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Easy to use but also provides top notch protection
Not complex. However, the protection makes it seem like it is.
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Slow
Like any browser extension, it slows down your browser.
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Offers an operating system-level solution in addition to per-browser extensions
While most ad blockers can only help you while viewing web pages and only in one specific browser inside which they're installed, AdGuard offers a Windows application which runs in the background of your system and blocks ads on all browsers and native applications from only a single process.
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Commercial
It not really nice to route all your sensible data through their servers.
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Stealth mode
offers options to prevent user tracking like removing url tracking parameters disable browsing api (webrtc, push, location) remove/modify identifying browser request headers
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Just a browser addon
It is just a browser addon so it will only work with the supported browsers and you have to install it for all browsers separately.
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Option to allow useful ads
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Blocks some websites
Occasionally blocks access to some unrelated websites which heavily uses Javascript.
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Split VPN Tunneling compatible
You can run AdGuard for your adblocking, and another VPN service at the same time.
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Platforms:
Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS, Android, Browser
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Pi-hole
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You can select a DNS like 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8 and others
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Requires some advanced devOps skills
The tutorial and installation is pretty straight-forward but requires some technical chops to install. You should be comfortable with the Linux command line.
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Does not need a Pi
You can install this on any posix device that can run bash scripts eg your linux or unix server it also can run on windows with the subsystem for linux or with a docker container.
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Can inadvertantly block sites that are required for other web-based services
For example, using pi-hole for websites that rely on 3rd-party sites can be broken by pi-hole if the 3P site references black-listed sites.
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Blocks ads for all network devices and browsers
No need to install blockers at the browser or OS level. Pi-hole works at the DNS (network) level so you only have to maintain and manage one authority.
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Unreliable because of Pi architecture
If you use it with a Pi, however, Pi-hole can run on any POSix device that can run curses like: Any Unix/Linux server, Windows servers with the Linux subsystem, routers, even toasters if they run on Linux.
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Frequent updates are easily applied
It takes one mouse-click to keep pi-hole updated and current with new blocked-site lists.
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Setup horror
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Low-cost deployment
Installs on a $35 Raspberry PI SBC. Open-source software (donations accepted).
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Pages
It blocks the ads but doesn't delete the location of an ad.
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Can whitelist blocked sites on the fly
If a blocked site comes up and pihole is set to display the block page, you can add it to the whitelist there and then.
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Can be used with a vpn from anywhere in the world
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Easy installer
It includes an easy shell installer.
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Regex blocking
Supports now regex blocking.
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Platforms:
Router / Local Hardware
Blocking:
All configured Networks/ Network-wide
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DNS66
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No root access required
By using a local VPN, the app doesn't need root privileges to function.
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Standby battery drain
The app can use unreasonable amounts of battery charge when the phone is locked and not in use.
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Open Source
The app is available on the F-Droid open source app repository.
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Unstable
app might crash on longer usage and cause looping which need to be restarted especially when there is internet changes on android
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Global ad-blocking
Ads are blocked in every app, and apps can be whitelisted.
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Platforms:
Android (local VPN)
Blocking:
System-wide
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Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist
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System-wide blocking
Blocks your windows, unix, <whatever> not just one application.
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Fast & lightweight
It needs minimal system resources.
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Helper apps
It has apps that can be run automatically as a windows task or cron job to keep the list up-to-date.
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Platforms:
Windows, macOS, Unix-like (Host-file)
Blocking:
System-wide
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AdBlocker Ultimate
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Completely free
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Just a browser addon
It is just a browser addon so it will only work with the supported browsers and you have to install it for all browsers separately.
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Best Youtube ad blocking
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Element hiding helper has occasional hiccups.
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Free and open source
Anyone can improve and audit the code. Licensed with a gplv3 license.
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Memory hog that gets worse the longer it runs
Happened with 64-Bit Firefox 62.0.3 running on Desktop PC with 64-Bit Windows 10 Pro with 8GB of RAM.
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Supports most popular browsers
AdBlocker Ultimate works on Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Safari and Yandex.Browser.
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Slow
Like any browser extension it slows down your browser.
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No acceptable ads
Unlike other adblockers, AdBlocker Ultimate doesn't have any whitelisted websites, ad networks or advertising agencies.
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Avoids awful looping problems on Firefox one sees with Adblock Plus and uBlock
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Platforms:
Browser Addon, Windows (whole system)
Cost:
Free (browser), from $2.50/mo or $74.95 lifetime (Windows)
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Blokada
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Free and open source
Older version Blokada 4 still free. Blokada 5 free without VPN option. Best solution recommended is either Blokada 6 or Blokada 6+, based on personal experience with all these versions and trying other apps.
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Cannot use with VPN
Because Blokada works by using an internal VPN to act as a filter, it is not possible to use Blokada if you're using an actual VPN.
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Doesn't require root
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Great features
Blokada works across all of your apps, not only the browser! It doesn't require root, supports both wifi and mobile networks, and is perfectly safe and simple to use. Just turn it on, and it will do the job silently!
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Blocks Ads
Blokada efficiently blocks ads, tracking and malware. It saves your data plan, makes your device faster and protects your privacy.
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Blokada 6 Plus no longer has a locaVPN. VPN is now Cloud based
Individual sites or subsites can be manually blocked or whitelisted. Additional Blocklists have been added, others updated. Improved performance with Cloud-based functions.
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Plus adds Cloud DNS
Great support from the developers using Blokada Talk or Telegram.
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Secure
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AdAway without Rooting
The equivelent of AdAway(best adblocker I've ever used for android) but without having to root your phone.
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Supported platforms:
Android, Android TV
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uBlock Origin
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Open source
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Light weight
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Promised to remain commercial interest free
uBlock will remain free from any commercial as stated by the creator. uBlock is meant to be strictly for the users and completely free.
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Lots of advanced features
For example, you can add more items to your HOST files like disable social tracking.
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Thoughtful UI
Its non-invasive design shows you how many times something's been blocked on a given web page – that number quickly jumps to the double- if not triple-digits in some cases.
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Can be used on Firefox Mobile
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Detects skimming
Skimming means replacing links so that they are rerouted, this is mostly a more friendly way to make money than showing ads.
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Edge version
Also available for Microsoft Edge browser.
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Supported platforms:
Browser Addon
Blocking:
Browser Only
Browsers::
Available on Chrome,Firefox,Opera & Edge Stores. Can be used in brave & vivaldi with chrome store
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Free Adblocker Browser
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Blocks all ads
You don't get interrupted or annoyed while browsing.
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Android only
Free adblocker browser broke iOS support.
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Less data consumption - therefore, less money for mobile traffic
Almost 50% of data consumption goes to downloading ads and trackers. And you have to pay for this. With Free Adblocker Browser, you don't have this problem. You get more at a lesser cost.
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Not really free
To use advanced options you have to pay.
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Blocks trackers and keeps your online privacy protected
Because no trackers are downloaded to your device, advertisers and third parties can't track what you are doing online.
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Keeps you safe from malware, viruses, and other scams
The Browser warns you if the website can bring some damage to your device.
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Friendly interface
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Ensures fast browsing
Because no ads and trackers are downloaded, pages load very quickly.
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Doesn't ruin the page when it refreshes
It reloads the last loaded webpage when it tries to refresh and you don't have internet service.
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Platforms:
Android (Browser)
Blocking:
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Privacy Badger
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Automatic detection & blocking
Privacy Badger automatically detects and block third-party tracking. If it detects an advertiser or network tracking you across different websites, subsequent requests to the advertiser will be blocked.
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Easy to use and configure
Everything works out of the box, you don't have to select blocking lists like in other ad blockers and there's pretty much nothing to configure.
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Easy import & export of settings
in human-readable format
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AdBlock Plus
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Free & open source
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Uses too much RAM
AdBlock+ tends to use a lot of memory, which has been documented in many use cases as well as admitted by AdBlock themselves. Considering there are alternatives out there that can block ads successfully with half the RAM usage as AdBlock, one has to wonder why this is a problem specific to AdBock.
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Blocks a wide selection of annoying ads
Video ads on YouTube, Facebook ads, flashy banners, pop-ups, pop-unders and much more.
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Users automatically opted in to whitelist
AdBlock+ has an automatic whitelist when installed that allows certain advertisers through the blocking mechanism. The fact that these advertisers pay for this privilege makes this particular scenario rife with conflict of interest.
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Platforms:
Browser Add off
Blocking:
All ads
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