Ad Blocker reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 597 Reddit reviews across 46 subreddits and 95 posts to rank the best Ad Blocker brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Adblock, r/MacOS, r/macapps, r/androidapps, r/Piracy. Top-rated brands include AdGuard (4.4/5), uBlock Origin (4.7/5), Brave (4.7/5).
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Reviews597
Subreddits46
Posts95
Brands88
Products13
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#1
AdGuard
4.4
(137)
"AdGuard is the way my child!"
"Adguard has the best blocker, nothing gets through."
"AdGuard is what you’re after then. System wide, extra protection you can toggle on top of the usual filter lists, DNS options."
"Adguard for Mac and it's not even close."
"I got Adguard for Desktop and Android some years ago and I have been using it since then. I can't recommend it enough."
"Been using adgaurd app for yrs and now the meta is adgaurd extension with the just dns (all.dns.mullvad.net)"
"I've been using this app called AdGuard, and it's the best I've come across."
"Get the paid license. One of the few apps that I feel is absolutely worth it."
"AdGuard – Blocks ads in Safari and other browsers, including YouTube."
"For safari AdGuard works great make sure to enable it correctly or it won’t block anything."
#2
uBlock Origin
4.7
(87)
"UBlock Origin > everything else. :")"
"Browser: Ublock origin."
"I like UBlock. It is free, private and fast. It is very easy to set it up."
"I use ublock origin. Has worked great for me for years. Even got it to block ads on Twitch, which is nice."
"They also have uBO featured, but they also have their own built-in ad-blocker. It's currently by far objectively the best web browser for PC."
"I use ublock origin and haven't had ads"
"GitHub twitch solutions for in-stream twitch ads and ublock origin for literally every other ad anywhere. Ublock really is the GOAT here."
"Firefox/ublock origin 😉"
"Get firefox, it can import all your chrome settings, and use adNauseam or uBlock origin."
"Ublock origin + Firefox + VPN in another country = no youtube ads"
#3
Brave
4.7
(61)
"Use Brave. It will make your life easier."
"I just went brave, I see ublock is working again on chrome but rather not use chrome from now on."
"I have brave browser just so I can use YT with ad blockers."
"BRAVE WORKING for some strange reason"
"Brave browser or Ublock origin. (Works best on firefox)"
"It's an amazing browser for blocking trackers and ads"
"I use brave. Browser with built in ad blocker. Love it. It takes no setup at all"
"Brave browser, no ads even on the iPad."
"Brave or Firefox I believe are your most trustworthy options for blocking ads on mobile."
"I just use Brave browser for everything. Blocks all ads and trackers by default."
#4
Wipr
4.5
(38)
"Wipr2 is the answer. Ive owned Wipr1 and it's been ridiculously effective."
"Wipr – Simple and lightweight ad blocker for Safari, including YouTube."
"The app is great, the dev is great, and it's a great set-it-and-forget-it blocker."
"Wipr 2 is the best"
"I like Wipr. Been using it since 2016. Its well maintained (v2 just came out), and it’s just install, setup and forget."
"Wipr 2"
"Safari + Wipr!"
"I use Safari with Wipr."
"Safari with Wipr and StopTheMadness extensions"
"I use wipr"
#5
NextDNS
4.5
(28)
"I really like NextDNS. Simple toggle switch and can customize via your account on the website."
"NextDNS"
"I use NextDNS with Hagezi + OISD lists, they block A LOT of crap"
"My setup is nextDNS for the whole house via router."
"I use NextDNS on all devices, works great."
"Do yourself a favour and get NextDNS or a similar service."
"NextDNS + Adguard (paid) + SponsorBlock + Vinegar Extract."
"I’m using NextDNS now and it’s working great."
"NextDNS and ctrld to do blocking at the dns level."
"Use NextDNS. With it enabled I was able to try out 123movies and it loaded up a movie without any ads."
#6
1Blocker
4.5
(24)
"1Blocker – Customizable ad blocker for Safari that blocks YouTube ads."
"I’ve used 1Blocker forever, I happily pay the monthly fee and it’s worked flawlessly."
"I’ve been using 1Blocker for years. It really works well, but a lot of people balk at the small yearly subscription fee."
"1Blocker I find to be excellent. And AdGuard is also good."
"I’ve been using 1Blocker on my iPhones, iPads, and Macs for years and it’s really great."
"1Blocker"
"Safari with 1Blocker or Orion."
"1Blocker and Wipr are two great options"
"1Blocker is the best."
"1Blocker"
#7
Firefox
4.5
(20)
"For browsing, use Firefox (or one of its privacy-oriented forks like Mull) and install the Ublock Origin extension."
"Firefox + uBlock Never had a single ad for the past 15 years."
"Firefox + ublock origin"
"Firefox for life."
"Firefox + ublock origin or librewolf"
"Firefox is best browser."
"Firefox with Ublock Origin."
"Firefox + Ublock Origin."
"Firefox + ublock origin"
"Use a third party browser (firefox) with ublock origin"
#8
Pi-hole
4.6
(11)
"Pi-hole works quite well."
"Best chrome browser adblocker is Pi-hole"
"Pi-Hole + WireGuard"
"Pi hole. Blocks ads in the whole house."
"Setting up a raspberry pi to have Adblock across your entire network."
"I block them with mi Pihole"
"Setting up your own pihole dns on a raspberry pi."
"Pihole"
"I use Pihole and wireguard in remotely when not home. Great results but massive setup learning curve."
"Pihole or Mullvad VPN with dns blockers if you're on the go."
#9
uBlock Origin Lite
4.3
(10)
"A combination of uBO Lite, Ghostery and Privacy Badger which seems to work really well."
"Both highly effective, user-friendly, free, resource-light, and open source."
"Still works for me on Chrome."
"I use Ublock origin lite and have not noticed any difference"
"If Edge migrated at some point we still have Ublock origin lite."
"UBlock Origin Lite"
"Use uBlock Origin's mv3 compatible version, uBlock Origin Lite."
"I am using ublock lite for now while transitioning to Firefox"
"No need for firefox.
just install ublock origin lite."
"# uBlock Origin Lite"
#10
Ghostery
4.2
(10)
"Ghostery you install it and forget it"
"The Ghostery browser."
"In Safari, I currently run Ghostery... I just prefer Ghostery because it is simple, straightforward, and seems to work really well."
"Ghostery and Hush — I use Safari on my iPhone and iPad, and I use these extensions on each device."
"Use another adblocker called ghostery, works just fine if not better than ublock"
"Use ghostery, it's completely free and open source + uses block lists from ublock"
"I use ghostery with no issues with youtube."
"Ghostery is my adblocker of choice"
"Ghostery works fine on iOS."
"Ghostery."
#11
Adblock
4.0
(9)
"Chrome with Adblock."
"I always go on incognito mode this allows me to use Ublock and Adblock!"
"I get 87 with the standalone Adblock app and 5 extentions"
"I found another free ad blocker that I like: AdBlock."
"AdBlock – Works with Safari to block ads on YouTube and other web"
"Works for me pretty good"
"Adblock and Privacy Badger extensions."
"It wouldn’t let me download it so I downloaded AdBlock"
"I only use free stuff like Adblock. It doesn’t work on the YouTube app though."
#12
KeweonDNS
4.6
(7)
"KeweonDNS works great (even with every mobile browser and on any device) without ad detection pop-up."
"[keweonDNS] works great with Safari (even with every browser and on every device) without ad detection pop-up."
"[keweonDNS] works great with Safari (even on any Apple device and in any app) without seeing ads."
"[keweonDNS] works great with Android (even in every browser) without seeing ads!"
"KeweonDNS and uBlock Origin Lite (for Safari) are the best combination for a positive Adblock experience."
"KeweonDNS works great with Apple devices (and even with Private Relay enabled) without seeing ads."
"[keweonDNS] works great with Apple devices (and even with Private Relay enabled) without seeing ads."
#13
Revanced
4.6
(7)
"Patch the YouTube app with Revanced and enjoy no ads"
"Re vanced for android devices is working perfectly."
"Just download the revanced"
"Revanced."
"Revanced Youtube."
"Try reVanced YouTube or NewPipe apk"
"I haven't found a good way to block ads, except for Revanced the only alternative was a premium account :( you can get a premium account for cheap if you want to disable the ads."
#14
AdAway
4.4
(7)
"Adaway with vpn if no root."
"Adaway. It'll use less data and less battery than a DNS will."
"I've been using adaway on fdroid , it's free , can be used rooted or unrooted."
"In f-droid you have AdAway"
"Adaway"
"1) Adaway on rooted device."
"Many people don't seem to know this but AdAway also works without root."
#15
AdBlock Plus
4.2
(6)
"I use “Adblock Plus“, it works and it doesn’t have any in-app purchases."
"The one I use is just called "AdBlock"."
"Ad block plus work well with Safari."
"Private firefox, adblock plus,"
"[AdblockPlus for Android] works fine for this if you add custom filters."
"AdBlock Plus or uBlock Origin"
#16
Blokada
4.2
(6)
"I use Blokada. It works wonderfully for me."
"I've used Blokada for a few years but not seen it mentioned so far."
"Blokada – Blocks ads and trackers across apps and browsers, including YouTube."
"Blokada has been pretty good for me over the years."
"Blokada, free, simple and efficient."
"I've been using Blokada 5, works pretty well."
#17
SmartTube
5.0
(5)
"Its a youtube with adblock"
"Use SmartTube."
"SmartTube"
"SmartTube"
"Smarttube for android TV! Love it!"
#18
AdGuard Pro
4.6
(5)
"I feel great with AdGuard Pro. Even without DNS blocking."
"Adguard Home for my DNS server + normal Adguard Pro for the browser."
"I use AdGuard Pro and I pay for it."
"Systemwide adblocker such as AdGuard Pro or NextDNS."
"I have AdGuard Pro for my iPhone and Wipr on my Macbook."
#19
Orion
4.8
(4)
"I personally like Orion Browser best because it is most like Safari and has most of its features."
"I used to use arc but I've switched over to Orion and I really like it so far."
"Orion."
"Ditch the app and use a browser. Brave Browser or Orion Browser both block YouTube ads with no problems."
#20
Mullvad DNS
4.8
(4)
"Then do this... I've hardly had an add in years. And that included in apps"
"All.dns.mullvad.net put that in your dns settings and activate only adgaurd with thorough settings options and this should be the result"
"I put dns (all.dns.mullvad.net) and just adgaurd (with a thorough settings application) got that 99"
"Mullvad VPN's DNS ad blocker"
#21
AdBlock Pro
4.5
(4)
"I use AdBlock Pro works great no complaints!"
"I'm using AdBlock Pro and it's working great."
"AdBlock Pro, it even block adverts on You Tube..."
"Adblock Pro is like a stealth system for blocking ads, even though it could fail if you don’t know how to use it properly"
#22
Brave Browser
4.3
(4)
"Downloading brave browser it has ad block built in and works on all sites without issue."
"I just use brave browser and the built in ad blocking works really well"
"Brave browser"
"If you want a free decent alternative down load the Brave browser, which integrates a version of uBlock origin, even in the iOS browser."
#23
DuckDuckGo
4.3
(4)
"DuckDuckGo browser blocks most everything."
"I have been using DuckDuckGo’s browser for a while now and I love it."
"DuckDuckGo browser has a built in vpn that will block all ads system wide."
"You might like to try DuckDuckGo browser"
#24
Opera
4.0
(4)
"Another browser option is Opera with (toggles for free) included ad blocking and even "VPN""
"The Opera browser does a good job blocking ads in my Pixel 8a. Brave and Firefox are also excellent choices."
"Opera browser on both pc and android helps."
"Opera broowser"
#25
NewPipe
4.7
(3)
"Install NewPipe instead of Youtube app."
"NewPipe."
"I use two third party apps, grayjay and newpipe."
#26
Firefox + uBlock Origin
4.7
(3)
"FIREFOX AND U-DAMN-ORIGIN IS THE WAY!!!!"
"Firefox + uBlock Origin is the way."
"Then add ublock origin. And that's how you get ad free with chrome."
#27
NordVPN
4.7
(3)
"I have been using NordVPN's Threat protection pro, it's really good so far."
"NordVPN’s Threat Protection is great for blocking ads."
"For torrenting and adblocking, I'd look at NordVPN. I use it and it's pretty solid."
#28
uBlock
4.7
(3)
"Ublock?"
"Ublock still works."
"Ublock with nsfw filter sets."
#29
Wipr 2
4.3
(3)
"Anyone that says anything other than Wipr (or Wipr 2 now) hasn’t tried it."
"Wipr2 is as good as it gets for safari extensions, if you’re willing to branch out Brave browser has the strongest available adblocker I’ve tested"
"Wipr2"
#30
Adskipper
4.3
(3)
"For youtube I made adskipper.me."
"[adskipper.me](http://adskipper.me) for youtube"
"[https://github.com/M1ck0/adskipper-extension]"
#31
Personaldnsfilter
4.3
(3)
"Free, open source, respects your privacy"
"PersonalDNSfilter on the google play store"
"Very lousy UX but damn it works amazingly and also has very low battery drain."
#32
Mullvad
4.3
(3)
"That's why I like Mullvad's DNS blockers. Not only that but you also get the VPN too so it's even better."
"Start with a VPN with ad-blocking like Mullvad or Nord."
"Mullvad"
#33
Vinegar
4.0
(3)
"I use vinegar, wipr, and stop the madness pro as my content blockers of choice."
"I like it, though because of the whole native macOS media player controls thing"
"[Vinegar] is working for me"
#34
Video Lite
4.0
(3)
"Use video lite, it’s an app that blocks ads on many apps."
"Use Video lite with an adblocking dns service and you should be good to go."
"I now use Video Lite. It’s an app which is nearly the same as YouTube."
#35
Vivaldi
5.0
(2)
"Vivaldi blocks everything for me."
"I'd say Vivaldi is better because it has adblock + many more features"
#36
Unlock Origin
5.0
(2)
"Unlock origin is the best and is free"
"Unlock origin"
#37
Arc
5.0
(2)
"I‘m happy with Arc"
"I use arc with unlock origin, i’ve never had a problem with ads since"
#38
YouTube Revanced
4.5
(2)
"I can provide you with a ready to install apk(youtube revanced of course)."
"If you have an android device install YouTube Revanced"
#39
Opera GX
4.5
(2)
"It works perfectly fine for me. I'm using Opera GX for my browser."
"I just use opera gx."
#40
Pie
4.5
(2)
"PIE AD BLOCK. Just got it and is working rn for chrome youtube."
"I think I pretty quickly found a new one called Pie."
#41
NetGuard
4.5
(2)
"NetGuard - I've found this works very well for me, you pick and choose which address your apps can connect to in a simple interface."
"NetGuard firewall + AdGuard DNS or switch to r/fossdroid and fdroid.org for apps"
#42
wBlock
4.0
(2)
"For those who use it, give wBlock a go. It's free and powerful."
"Switched to wblock and it has been great so far!"
#43
Surfshark
4.0
(2)
"I like CleanWeb with Surfshark"
"Surfshark browser extension gives you access to CleanWeb 2.0."
#44
Safari
4.0
(2)
"Safari with ABP (Adblock Plus)."
"Safari with 1Blocker or Orion."
#45
Tampermonkey
3.5
(2)
"RemoveYouTubeAdThing script for tampermonkey(browser addon). As long you keep it up to date it will skip and removed ads instantly."
"Tampermonkey or something blocks ads and visually alters yt interface a bit."
#46
Goodtube
5.0
(1)
"This adblocker work on 99,9% [https://github.com/goodtube4u/goodtube/raw/main/goodtube.user.js](https://github.com/goodtube4u/goodtube/raw/main/goodtube.user.js)"
#47
Invidious
5.0
(1)
"Use INVIDIOUS."
#48
Total Adblock
5.0
(1)
"This is the best YouTube ad blocker on the market."
#49
YouTube Revanced Extended
5.0
(1)
"YouTube Revanced Extended is the answer."
#50
ProtonVPN
5.0
(1)
"ProtonVPN has built in ad, tracker and malware blocking."
#51
JioSphere
5.0
(1)
"This completely free browser comes with a built-in ad blocker that effectively removes all types of ads."
#52
AdGuard Content Blocker
5.0
(1)
"With AdGuard Content Blocker and the Mullvad DNS it's 98%."
#53
AdBlock for Samsung Internet
5.0
(1)
"I use AdBlock for Samsung internet, it works flawlessly"
#54
CyberGhost VPN
5.0
(1)
"For the best ad blocker VPN, I recommend CyberGhost. It has a built-in ad blocker that effectively stops ads and trackers."
#55
Ka-block
5.0
(1)
"Ka-block is great. In the App Store."
#56
Viddle
5.0
(1)
"You can try Viddle. It has no ads at all."
#57
uyouenhanced
5.0
(1)
"Sideload uyouenhanced with altstore or something, i have no ads at all."
#58
AdGuard Home
5.0
(1)
"Docker containers on it is Adguard Home."
#59
Beta Fish
5.0
(1)
"I use the 3rd one made by beta fish. Zero complaints"
#60
SponsorBlock
5.0
(1)
"SponsorBlock plug-in for for all most browsers. (free)"
#61
Adlock
5.0
(1)
"Just install Adlock."
#62
Pip-It
5.0
(1)
"Try PiP-it on iOS."
#63
Adblock Plus
5.0
(1)
"I use adblock plus AND ublock origin.... together you will never see an ad again."
#64
YouTube Premium
5.0
(1)
"I block ads by paying for youtube premium 😂"
#65
ControlD
4.0
(1)
"I am testing these both and find that controlD blocks more but also will not allow any referral links whereas adguard does."
#66
Norton Adblocker
4.0
(1)
"I redownloaded Norton Adblocker….and it works."
#67
BluePlayer
4.0
(1)
"I personally use the BluePlayer app."
#68
Avast
4.0
(1)
"UBlock origin works perfect on avast or other browsers"
#69
RethinkDNS
4.0
(1)
"I use RethinkDNS."
#70
Deeper Connect
4.0
(1)
"Deeper connect is an option"
#71
adskipper.me
4.0
(1)
"Free and open source. It works on YouTube."
#72
Tracker Control
4.0
(1)
"I use Tracker Control + Invizible Pro."
#73
Orion Browser
4.0
(1)
"Orion Browser + Ublock Origin. Hands down."
#74
Floorp + uBlock Origin
4.0
(1)
"Change to a Firefox fork like Floorp and keep using uBlock Origin."
#75
Zen
4.0
(1)
"Zen or brave with ublock"
#76
LibreWolf + uBlock Origin
4.0
(1)
"I suggest librewolf+Ublock Origin instead"
#77
Microsoft Edge
4.0
(1)
"Microsoft Edge, uBlock origin, and the twitch script from github. This has consistently worked me."
#78
Pie Adblock
4.0
(1)
"Pie adblock still blocking twitch ads out of the box"
#79
Ad Block One
4.0
(1)
"[Ad Block One] works well."
#80
Luna
4.0
(1)
"With me Luna works fine blocking ads, even on Youtube."
#81
Freetube
4.0
(1)
"I've been trying out Freetube (an open source program that taps into youtube somehow). It's looking good so far."
#82
ControlD DNS
4.0
(1)
"[ControlD DNS] For YouTube, if you don't mind watching in browser."
#83
AdGuard DNS
4.0
(1)
"Set private DNS to dns.adguard-dns.com."
#84
Grayjay
4.0
(1)
"I use two third party apps, grayjay and newpipe."
#85
Origin
4.0
(1)
"Origin"
#86
BeeTV
4.0
(1)
"Instead of Blokada, use BeeTV mod."
#87
Windscribe
4.0
(1)
"Try windscribe vpn. Or try the free trial."
#88
Ad Speedup
4.0
(1)
"Try this extension, it speeds up the ads very fast."
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