Ad Blockers reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 402 Reddit reviews across 46 subreddits and 70 posts to rank the best Ad Blockers brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/iphone, r/ios, r/Adblock, r/VPN_Support, r/Safari. Top-rated brands include AdGuard (4.3/5), uBlock Origin (4.8/5), Brave (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews402
Subreddits46
Posts70
Brands90
Products11
402 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
AdGuard
4.3
(84)
"AdGuard TV Premium - downloader code 6352064"
"Revanced + dns.adguard.com"
"I use AdGuard and it’s been a lifesaver on iPhone."
"Just installed AdGuard and paid for the yearly and now all the in app ads are blocked."
"Use AdGuard DNS, block ads system wide including in app ads and all browser ads."
"AdGuard app is what you want."
"AdGuard AdBlocker works for me."
"AdGuard Content Blocker"
"Because of the overwhelming recommendations, I got AdGuard installed last night and i swear it’s a whole new better experience all around."
"AdGuard Pro. So good I bought lifetime subs on Android AND iOS"
#2
uBlock Origin
4.8
(56)
"Ublock Origin for Firefox or Brave browsers on your PC"
"Ublock Origin on Chrome."
"Android phones can block ads by downloading Firefox mobile because it has support for extensions including uBlock Origin!"
"Ublock origin is the way to go 🙌"
"Ublock origin is the best."
"I just use Firefox and uBlock Origin plugin. 0 ads."
"Ublock Origin is still the best"
"Ublock Origin Lite."
"UBlock Origin"
"Get firefox and u block origin"
#3
Brave
4.7
(24)
"Brave browser is the only one I've found with built-in ad blocking that actually works."
"But i would recommend brave."
"I haven't seen a pop-up or ad in awhile now."
"Just download a browser called "brave" its perfect"
"Just use brave browser"
"Brave Browser works absolutely perfectly."
"Use Brave Browser, blocks the ads on the anime site I use"
"I just use the brave browser. Built in ad blockers."
"Brave"
"Brave browser is the best there is."
#4
Wipr
4.2
(26)
"Personally i use Wipr, it's a one time (2.99 i think?) purchase with zero subscriptions and blocks everything, including youtube ads."
"Can confirm, Wipr nails it. I did a test on Safari where only Wipr was used, and it blocked every single ad, giving a 100% block rate."
"For Safari I‘m team Wipr too for quite some time now and works great for me."
"The best solution is to use both WIPR and AdGuard."
"I tried installing one too and that’s Wipr. Already tried that now and I’m really impressed."
"I tried installing one too and that’s Wipr."
"Wipr for Safari and I host PiHole at home so most ads are zapped on my network."
"Wipr is the best, but you have to make a one-time purchase of the app on both macOS & iOS/iPadOS."
"Wipr is the best, faster than Adguard Pro"
"Wipr. Been using it on both my iPhone, iPad, and Mac."
#5
NextDNS
4.6
(21)
"Nextdns"
"Nextdns works for me."
"Nextdns because you can custom black/whitelist and see logs"
"NextDNS.io blocks all of the unsavoury products that sell your data."
"Nextdns blocks every ad in ios and trackers even in mobile apps i think"
"NextDNS (or any other similar DNS proxy) blocks trackers and ads device wide."
"I use NextDNS for all my system wide DNS based Ad Blocking."
"Nextdns for home and profiles for all your devices."
"I use a combination of NextDNS which uses AdGuard and other lists."
"Nextdns ad filter blocklist works great."
#6
1Blocker
4.3
(15)
"I tried AdGuard but it doesn’t seem to block a number of ads, currently using 1Blocker and it works great. I have it installed on my phone and laptop."
"1blocker!"
"I use both 1Blocker and NextDNS on my iOS devices."
"1Blocker + NextDNS! Best duo ever"
"1Blocker!"
"I am seeing many recommendations for 1Blocker, Wipr, and of course AdGuard."
"Thanks for using 1Blocker! An important filter update addressing the nastiest types of anti-adblockers is coming later this year, so please stay tuned"
"I use 1Blocker on the phone and wipr on the Mac, both are good but I am seeing more and more sites that say 'We see you are using an ad blocker, turn it off or buzz off'"
"1Blocker."
"1Blocker."
#7
NordVPN
4.9
(11)
"I have only used NordVPN so far, and I think it is perfect for blocking ads."
"NordVPN definitely helped protect my parents from some fishy websites and malware."
"Subscribing to NordVPN and using their Threat Protection fixed my entire browsing experience."
"NordVPN launching ThreatProtection Pro, it definitely became the best option for blocking ads and malware protection among VPNs."
"NordVPN and Surfshark are currently the top options in terms of VPNs with ad blocking."
"Tempted to try out NordVPN with Threat Protection, which looks like the best VPN ad blocker available."
"The best VPN ad blocker I've used has been NordVPN."
"NordVPN with the Threat Protection feature... recently launched a Threat Protection Pro level which offers even more advanced ad blocking."
"If you can afford NordVPN with the Threat Protection feature then that is the way to go."
"NordVPN, and their built-in ad blocker (CyberSec) has really improved my browsing by stopping a lot of annoying ads."
#8
Blokada
4.6
(10)
"I like Blokada, but it will take your VPN slot."
"I use an app called Blokada."
"Blokada."
"I use Blokada."
"Get r/Blokada it's free and works system-wide."
"There's one called Blokada that works for everything. It's DNS based so it saves on data."
"Blokada (preferably the F-Droid version)"
"Blokada, you can find on their official site blokada.org."
"I'm using blokada since it is open source and it lets you whitelist apps."
"Download Blokada from F-Droid for a system wide ad blocker."
#9
Pi-hole
5.0
(8)
"Pihole"
"Pi Hole covers every device in my home network well"
"I just use Pi-Hole."
"Pi hole is pretty much the only solution."
"I recently set up a Pi Hole on my LAN and now ads are basically a thing of the past."
"If you're tech savvy enough, I'd recommend going with something called pi-hole."
"Pi-hole."
"Pi-hole"
#10
Firefox
4.7
(7)
"Firefox + ublock origin on android"
"Use Firefox and your browser and use the Ublock Origin extension."
"I've been using Firefox and ublock without any issues."
"Use Firefox and add a browser extension."
"Firefox Browser with uBlock Origin."
"Use a browser with an advanced adblocker (brave or firefox+ublockorigin)"
"For mobile, the Firefox browser app actually lets you add extensions."
#11
AdGuard Pro
4.6
(7)
"Just use either NextDNS or AdGuard/Pro."
"I use AdGuard Pro on my phone and tablet."
"IOS: wipr for safari and AdGuard Pro for system wide."
"Adguard pro. You can add domains to a blacklist that block ads."
"AdGuard Pro"
"AdGuard Pro"
"I’m on AdGuard Pro. It’s been 90% successfully."
#12
Firefox Focus
4.4
(7)
"I use Firefox Focus for iOS."
"Firefox focus. Best one I have tried."
"FireFox focus has a safari extension for ad blocking."
"Firefox Focus."
"FireFox focus has a safari extension for ad blocking. It's really quite good."
"Firefox focus for iOS (use content blocker if using safari)."
"Firefox Focus."
#13
Surfshark
4.4
(7)
"Surfshark and its CleanWeb 2.0 has been amazing when it comes to blocking ads and malware while browsing."
"Surfshark now has CleanWeb 2.0 on its browser extensions. It works even better."
"I'm loving Surfshark with the CleanWeb ad blocker."
"There's really no reason not to get a VPN like Surfshark to block ads and protect yourself while on the web."
"Surfshark's unlimited connections really help with handling ads and malware over a large number of devices."
"If that is too much, the next best option is Surfshark."
"Surfshark has been pretty good with its ad-blocking features too."
#14
AdBlock
4.7
(6)
"AdBlock"
"Adblock on safari ios now seems to work again."
"It exist. It’s simply called ‘AdBlock’."
"I installed AdBlock a couple weeks ago for Mojave Safari."
"I personally use [this AdBlock] it seems to work very well."
"There is an AdBlock extension for chrome I use both in mac and windows."
#15
AdBlock Plus
3.8
(5)
"We've been using Adblock Plus and it seems to work pretty well."
"[ABP] (Ad Block Plus) works well for the mobile pages I visit."
"If you're using a browser, adblock plus."
"I use both Adblock Plus and AdGuard Ad Blocker."
"You can use DNS filtering through vpn software solutions, like adblock or adguard."
#16
AdGuard DNS
5.0
(3)
"Try Adguard's DNS configuration"
"Adguard DNS"
"Just install Adguard DNS to block ads in *every* app."
#17
Mozilla
5.0
(3)
"Install either Ublock-origin OR Ghostery"
"I just got it for my Samsung and no more pop up tabs"
"Firefox Focus for safari"
#18
Ghostery
4.3
(3)
"It’s been working flawlessly for me so far."
"Ghostery works well for me."
"Ghostery is free and works great for me."
#19
ControlD
4.3
(3)
"Try ControlD or Nextdns."
"For paid you could use controld or rethinkdns"
"ControlD, they are fast and you can choose to use custom filterlist."
#20
Purify
4.0
(3)
"Purify."
"Im using Purify."
"I use Purify. Give it a shot."
#21
ProtonVPN
4.0
(3)
"Proton VPN for streaming... many satisfied users."
"I use ProtonVPN to block ads, but if you don’t wanna pay for a VPN then get an adblocker."
"You can run ProtonVPN with Adguard’s content blocker for Safari."
#22
WebSecureNow
4.0
(3)
"WebSecureNow, that has become an extremely accessible VPN server across various platforms. It is the most protected and rapid website you should use."
"I've been a user for three months and the service is still fantastic, with no problem at all."
"WebSecureNow, which is now the most accessible VPN server across numerous platforms. It is the most secure and fastest website you should try."
#23
Adblock Pro
3.3
(3)
"You can use Adblock pro"
"IPhone: Adblock pro"
"I’ve been using as block pro for years. I see a lot of recommendations for ad guard. Has ad block pro lost its edge?"
#24
KeweonDNS
5.0
(2)
"[keweonDNS] works great on any Samsung device in any browser without seeing ads!"
"Works great with iPhone (even in every app) without seeing ads"
#25
Brave Browser
5.0
(2)
"Adblocking is built into the browser and it’s constantly updated :)"
"[Brave Browser ](https://brave.com/) No extensions needed!"
#26
AdGuard Home
5.0
(2)
"Adguard Home as Pi-hole replacement is crazy underrated with more features while still being stupid simple"
"The main alternative to Pi-hole is AdGuard Home"
#27
AdSkipper
5.0
(2)
"I made this totally free and fully open source extension."
"You can use https://adskipper.me"
#28
AdAway
4.5
(2)
"I use Adaway and Adguard without any problems"
"AdAway for in-app ads. Mind it may break your banking apps"
#29
IVPN
4.5
(2)
"The latest incarnation of IVPN has built-in adblocking."
"In IOS i would use a provider like IVPN that has adblocking included."
#30
Blockada
4.0
(2)
"I was using Blockada 4 for years, now on Nextdns"
"Blockada"
#31
Magic Lasso
4.0
(2)
"Magic Lasso, it is really lightweight and works wonders for me."
"I use Magic Lasso on Safari... recently heard from John Gruber telling this app is how it would be if Apple designed an ad blocker... so just trying it out."
#32
HyperSecureVPN
4.0
(2)
"HyperSecureVPN as well for faster and smooth services, been a premium user for a month now."
"Been using HyperSecureVPN for a while and it’s been top-notch. Great speeds and privacy features as well."
#33
PCprotect
4.0
(2)
"I've been using PCprotect with its dope integrated ad blocker, and it's been hella fantastic."
"PCprotect did manage to block those annoying ads. But honestly, it's not as flexible as some other standalone ad blockers I've tried."
#34
AdGuard for Safari
4.0
(2)
"I use Adguard for Safari."
"Your best bet would be to try AdGuard instead."
#35
Crystal
4.0
(2)
"I’ve used Crystal and 1Block Legacy for so many years now."
"I use crystal, works really well."
#36
DNSCloak
4.0
(2)
"DNSCloak, chose a DNS server that filters ads and trackers."
"I use DNSCloak and point to the Adguard servers. Works pretty well overall."
#37
AdBlock by Futuremind
4.0
(2)
"Adblock by Futuremind or Adguard Pro."
"So there‘s only one left, adblock by futuremind."
#38
BlockBear
4.0
(2)
"I just use the bear - BlockBear! just activate and let the bear do it's job :D"
"BlockBear or Malwarebytes content blocker."
#39
uBlock
4.0
(2)
"Orion browser with the proper Ublock extension"
"Browser based adblocking (Firefox + uBlock or Brave Browser)"
#40
ExpressVPN
4.0
(2)
"Haven't had much trouble with ads or trackers using ExpressVPN."
"I also like the ExpressVPN Threat Manager ad blocker."
#41
Revanced
5.0
(1)
"I would just use a front end Youtube app like Revanced."
#42
AdNauseam
5.0
(1)
"Https://adnauseam.io/ is a tiny bit better, imo."
#43
Energized Block Lists
5.0
(1)
"If you're looking for some good block lists check out the energized block lists."
#44
AdBlock for iOS
5.0
(1)
"I'm a big fan of AdBlock for IOS."
#45
AdGuard Public DNS
5.0
(1)
"Adguard public dns. Install the profile and block ads everywhere, for free."
#46
Clicker for YouTube
5.0
(1)
"[Clicker for YouTube](https://www.dbklabs.com/clicker-for-youtube/) is blocking all ads."
#47
DNS66
5.0
(1)
"I'm very happy with [DNS66](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.jak_linux.dns66/)."
#48
Energized Ultimate
5.0
(1)
"I use Energized Ultimate and NextDNS Ads & Trackers Blocklist."
#49
AdGuard Content Blocker for Safari
5.0
(1)
"Adguard content blocker for Safari."
#50
AdGuard + Privacy Pro
5.0
(1)
"Adguard + Privacy Pro. You'll never see an ad again."
#51
Disconnect Privacy Pro & AdBlock Plus
5.0
(1)
"I’m using Disconnect Privacy Pro & Adblock Plus."
#52
Asgard
5.0
(1)
"Asgard for safari on macOS and iOS. Works perfectly and even blocks YouTube ads. Been using it for years without issue."
#53
Luna Adblock VPN
5.0
(1)
"Use Luna Adblock VPN to block ads in apps - not just in safari."
#54
Total AV
5.0
(1)
"Total AV's ad blocker, as part of their antivirus package, has been a total game-changer for me."
#55
Stands Browser
5.0
(1)
"I use Stands Browser, and it works well on Android."
#56
Simple
5.0
(1)
"[Simple]"
#57
Keweon DNS
5.0
(1)
"Works great on totalsportek.best without ad detection pop-up."
#58
Smart Tube
5.0
(1)
"It is an open source YouTube application for tv. Works amazing and has sponsor block included."
#59
Bromite
5.0
(1)
"Bromite baked in."
#60
MYbloXX
5.0
(1)
"[[MYbloXX for iOS]]"
#61
Control D
5.0
(1)
"I personally use control d and can't recommend it enough"
#62
uYou+
5.0
(1)
"For youtube try sideloading uYou+ it allows u to block ads."
#63
Mullvad VPN
5.0
(1)
"Mullvad VPN and the iOS app conveniently has the option to block ads."
#64
Encrypted DNS Party
5.0
(1)
"Use an adblocking DNS server."
#65
Lockdown
4.0
(1)
"If you don’t want to use the options from the other redditors, you should go with Lockdown."
#66
ClearWeb
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been really happy with ClearWeb personally and am considering pushing it out."
#67
AdGuard DNS Proxy
4.0
(1)
"Adguard DNS proxy on iPhone &/or AdBlock DNS block on your router."
#68
Adjured
4.0
(1)
"I use adjured and stopthemadness."
#69
Grifter Block Origin
4.0
(1)
"I use _Grifter Block Origin_ for Android."
#70
Opera GX
4.0
(1)
"I use opera gx browser which has a built in ad-block."
#71
StopAd
4.0
(1)
"StopAd is pretty good."
#72
WeBlock
4.0
(1)
"WeBlock is pretty good for a complete adblock experience throughout the OS."
#73
Kiwi Browser
4.0
(1)
"Kiwi Browser. It has built in ad blocker and Extension support"
#74
AhaDNS
4.0
(1)
"AhaDNS, RethinkDNS and BlahDNS are all open source."
#75
Ad Block One
4.0
(1)
"Ad Block One, I think. I installed it on my iPhone and it works rather good. Block not only ads in Browser but also some in app ads."
#76
Ka-Block!
4.0
(1)
"Ka-Block! open source : dgraham/Ka-Block, available from app-store."
#77
Hyperweb
4.0
(1)
"I like Hyperweb because it has a lot of features besides ad blocking."
#78
Orion
4.0
(1)
"If you want a Safari alternative with a built-in ad blocker, try Orion."
#79
Luna
4.0
(1)
"Luna blocks ads in apps, including YouTube."
#80
Twitch Ad Solutions
4.0
(1)
"Use one of the scripts + violentmonkey add on and you will be set"
#81
Unlock Origin
4.0
(1)
"Unlock origin."
#82
UBO Lite
4.0
(1)
"Will work with Manfest V3 but it won't have all the bells and whistles of the full uBO."
#83
Pi Hole
4.0
(1)
"Blocks things at the DNS level so it ends up blocking many of the ad engines that tie into IOS"
#84
Norton 360
4.0
(1)
"Norton 360"
#85
Hotspot Shield
4.0
(1)
"Hotspot shield (idk if it’s on google pixel)"
#86
Opera
4.0
(1)
"Opera browser."
#87
TrackerControl
4.0
(1)
"I use TrackerControl."
#88
Microsoft Edge
4.0
(1)
"I use Microsoft edge dev on my phone which has a built in ad blocker."
#89
Ad Block Web Browser
3.0
(1)
"I am using Ad block web Broswer for my iPad just to watch YouTube videos ad free."
#90
Block Bear
3.0
(1)
"Block Bear"
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