Adblocker reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 607 Reddit reviews across 44 subreddits and 103 posts to rank the best Adblocker brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Adblock, r/ios, r/MacOS, r/iphone, r/samsung. Top-rated brands include AdGuard (4.6/5), uBlock Origin (4.6/5), Brave (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews607
Subreddits44
Posts103
Brands83
Products21
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By Brand
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#1
AdGuard
4.6
(149)
"Adguard is the most Device friendly adblocker."
"Adguard app always works on chrome (im now using it)"
"Adguard desktop version (or extension version)"
"Adguard (app or extension) is the best."
"Adguard"
"AdGuard, but download the one for macOS on the OS level, not just the extension."
"AdGuard"
"I paid the lifetime subscription for Adguard and installed it on my MacBook. No issues so far, going on two weeks now"
"I use paid version of AdGuard with the VPN - it’s almost perfect."
"I use Adguard and do not see that effect at all. It has worked perfectly and transparently for years across multiple machines."
#2
uBlock Origin
4.6
(100)
"If its in a browser use Ublock origin Extension."
"Doesn't matter because the best is always going to be ublock origin"
"I use ublock origin lite and have zero ads on youtube."
"For now I'm using: uBlock Origin in Firefox. (my regular browser)"
"Firefox + Ublock origin / Brave Browser / Adguard App = No ads Problem Solved."
"Best adblocker for safari is not to use safari, use Firefox or Ungoogled Chromium and install ublock origin, thank me later."
"UBlock Origin works perfectly for me with Firefox."
"The best combination for a positive Adblock experience."
"Use Ublock Origin, go to the settings > my filters > add nxbrew.net##+js(noeval-if, /chp\_?ad/) > press apply."
"Ublock Origin 100%."
#3
Brave
4.8
(35)
"Brave works"
"I use the Brave browser on android."
"Get brave web browser"
"Brave"
"Brave browser is easiest."
"Brave"
"Brave."
"Don't use chrome if you need a chromium based browser just download Brave it's gotta ad blocker built in."
"Just download and run the Brave browser. It's based on Chrome and also blocks the YouTube ads."
"Brave Browser is recommended."
#4
NextDNS
4.9
(29)
"I use NextDNS personally for consistency across my platforms."
"NextDNS, you can even select custom FilterList, allow specific websites etc. It just good."
"NextDNS"
"I use NextDNS as a private DNS to block ads and trackers and as a browser I use Quetta Browser with the Ublock Origin extension."
"Nextdns and then setup your own list of filters. It’s device wide as well."
"NextDNS"
"Fantastic service and worth every penny."
"Have seen no ads since."
"NextDNS set as Private DNS within your phones own DNS settings."
"I use NextDNS with name reporting on android."
#5
Wipr
4.4
(32)
"I'm a big fan of Wipr 2."
"Wipr is really good & hassle free."
"Wipr 2"
"Wipr works very well for me"
"Wipr is unbeatable."
"Wipr"
"Wipr and ControlD, an unbeatable combination."
"Wipr bro."
"WIPR."
"Wipr. Paid app but the best for Safari ad blocking."
#6
1Blocker
4.5
(27)
"1Blocker also get 100."
"1Blocker and Wipr have worked well for me."
"1Blocker"
"Personally I use 1Blocker (Paid) and StopTheMadness Pro... Love it, don't have any issues with it at all."
"I’ve been personally using 1Blocker and StopTheMadness Pro combo which gets me dang close to a ublock experience on Safari."
"I use 1Blocker"
"1Blocker and NextDNS."
"AdGuard or 1blocker for safari"
"Has had an app firewall ad blocker for ages."
"1Blocker with built in VPN."
#7
Pi-hole
4.9
(17)
"Combine that with Ublock and you'll rarely see an advertisement."
"100% worth it not seen an ad in years"
"PiHole on your network"
"Pihole or Adguard home I use agh with blocklist for PlayStation updates, Xbox ads, web adverts, Smart TV etc"
"Look into a Raspberry Pi running 'Pi-hole' for your network."
"Best Chrome browser adblocker is Pi-hole."
"Get a Raspberry Pi and Pi-hole to block ads on your network."
"Pi-hole or AdGuard Home are great."
"I use a combination of a Pi-Hole and Ublock Origin."
"Pihole"
#8
Brave Browser
4.6
(17)
"If you have no technical knowledge about browsers and extensions, just use Brave. That's it!"
"Brave Browser - it's the only one I use to watch youtube because there are no ads."
"Just use the Brave browser"
"I just use brave, never had a problem with it"
"The builtin ad blocker on this thing is legit."
"Just use a private DNS. And use brave browser."
"The Brave browser..."
"Brave browser"
"I use a browser called "Brave" when I stream sports on my phone, it blocks as well as my PC's Firefox/Chrome adblock does"
"Brave web browser"
#9
AdGuard DNS
4.5
(15)
"Use adguard dns, if you want to block ads on apps"
"Set up Adguard DNS and place that as the DNS of the PS4"
"Adguard DNS blocks system wide"
"Adguard Public DNS. Completely free and also blocks some ads in ad-supported games and apps."
"Use a DNS with adblocking integrated."
"Set the DNS to "dns.adguard.com", should block most of the ads."
"I use AdGuard DNS. It works system wide and doesn’t use any CPU/Battery."
"Dns.adguard-dns.com"
"Don't if it is the best but for my needs I have been satisfied using the public servers for AdGuard DNS."
"Set a private DNS with the public Adguard DNS servers for blocking ads in apps."
#10
AdAway
4.8
(13)
"Adaway.org is by far the best. It doesn't require VPN / etc, but it does require rooting your device."
"Adaway, Personaldnsfilter, Blokada 5, DNS 66 will all work."
"With root, adaway if you prefer local."
"AdAway is best apk to block youtube app as well as browser for android"
"You can either get AdAway which is a very good, free, open-source system-wide adblocker."
"Adaway or adguard."
"Adaway (non-root and root mode)"
"AdAway (if you have root)"
"AdAway is good for a rooted device."
"Nothing can beat adaway for a rooted device."
#11
uBlock
4.6
(13)
"UBlock Lite is the way to go, it's actually great and you can give it per site access so it can do more thorough blocking even under Mv3."
"UBlock Origin on Firefox or Kiwi Browser are the best for web browsing."
"I use Firefox browser with ublock. Works great."
"Move to Firefox with ublock origin."
"Personally I use uBlock origin."
"Is the only way to even remotely be at peace right now."
"UBlock le nai kaam gardai cha aaile samma ta."
"Firefox browser with ublock extenstion enabled, beats every adblocker, works on every phone."
"UBlock Lite"
"UBlock Lite has been working well for me."
#12
Blokada
4.7
(12)
"Blokada is great."
"Blokada."
"Blokada v5 for the phone, and UBlock Origin for the browsers, plus NoScript for Firefox."
"Blokada"
"Blokada.org"
"Blokada"
"Blokada."
"I would be happy to recommend Blokada 6 as a solid ad blocker app."
"Blokada"
"Blockada 5 is free and i havent had issues with it"
#13
keweonDNS
4.8
(10)
"KeweonDNS works great on all routers, so all your devices won’t see any ads."
"KeweonDNS works great with Apple devices (and even with Private Relay enabled) without seeing ads."
"[keweonDNS] works great on any Apple device in any app or browser without seeing ads!"
"Works great with Chrome without seeing ads"
"Works great with Safari (even with every browser and on every device) without ad detection pop-up."
"[keweonDNS] works great with iOS (even in every app) without seeing ads!"
"Works great with iOS (even in every app) without seeing ads, being tracked or controlled by the state."
"Works great (even with Chrome) without seeing ads, being tracked or controlled by the state."
"Works great on iPad without seeing ads."
"KeweonDNS works great on MacBook (even on any Apple device) without seeing ads, being tracked or controlled by the state, and be private in every way!"
#14
Firefox
4.0
(11)
"Firefox with ublock origin in Windows and Android."
"To block ads in websites, Firefox + uBlock Origin."
"Go Firefox, best and easiest solution."
"Firefox with adblock plus. Or switch to Brave browser if you must stick to a Chrome browser."
"Donwload FireFox and get uBlock or any other addblocker."
"Abstain from apps and use firefox plus ubo."
"Use Firefox or use vpn and connect to Russian server"
"You could check out Firefox or Brave with built-in adblockers."
"Either firefox or kiwi browser which is desktop chrome on android"
"I've switched over to using Firefox so I can use it's AdBlock extensions"
#15
Ghostery
4.1
(10)
"I use Ghostery in a private window. No ads."
"I love Ghostery, it's free and gets about a 94 on Adblock-Tester."
"Use brave browser or Ghostery or Blockbear"
"I use Ghostery."
"I use Ghostery in Safari and like it."
"I use Ghostery and Adblock Plus on Safari"
"Safari with Ghostery and NextDNS"
"I'm liking Ghostery lately"
"Ghostery is working for me on Chrome"
"I just use Ghostery these days."
#16
ControlD
4.6
(7)
"I use ControlD IP's but Adguard IP's are good too."
"I suggest https://controld.com/."
"Control D Quick Setup."
"You can try dns adblocking via Control D."
"ControlD"
"ControlD"
"On mobile….Control D.
On desktop….uBlock Origin."
#17
AdBlock Pro
4.3
(7)
"Ad Block Pro works perfectly."
"I'm using AdBlock Pro and it's working great."
"Adblock Pro. It’s awesome"
"I use Adblock Ad Blocker Pro on chrome. Works perfectly in every website."
"Is a great alternative!"
"Adblock Pro by Eyeo GmBh seems to work fine for YouTube across all browsers, including Safari."
"With Adblock Pro, I was still seeing hella ads somehow."
#18
Wipr 2
4.3
(7)
"I love Wipr2 it’s been very solid so far with lots of updates"
"I’ve used wipr for years Wipr 2 was an insta buy!"
"Wipr2"
"Haven't noticed any issues in the few months since I've moved to wipr from 1blocker. also great on macos!"
"Wipr2 is great for stopping those autoplaying video content esp on sites like fandom and also wipr2 helps remove blank spaces"
"I can confirm Wipr 2 works with Pornhub."
"Wipr2 is pretty good. Also look into Pi-hole."
#19
AdGuard Pro
4.7
(6)
"I believe the pro is system wide. I paid like $10 for lifetime"
"Adguard pro gets 100."
"Preferrably the paid app called 'Adguard Pro' that doesn't require a subscription."
"+1 for Adguard Pro with Ghostery combo"
"I use Adguard Pro."
"The problem with Premium Adguard that it does not work with iCloud Private Relay So I switched back to adguard for Safari content blocker"
#20
Adblock Plus
4.0
(5)
"Adblock Plus. Installed on my iPhone and Mac. Works."
"I personally use Adblock Plus on chrome and after adding to my filter list, have not noticed it letting any ads slip through."
"Adblocker plus."
"Adblock Plus from App Store. Free and works fine."
"Wondering if I should use it or not?"
#21
Revanced
4.3
(4)
"Revanced. 100%
Just make sure you use Revanced Manager."
"Revanced: (patched with RVX manager)"
"Use revanced, it's safe if you download it from their official website."
"Revanced. Check the guide in r/revancedapp."
#22
Surfshark
5.0
(3)
"Combining Surfshark’s CleanWeb feature with their VPN is the best option I’ve found."
"Combining Surfshark’s CleanWeb feature with their VPN is the best option I’ve found."
"I like Surfshark's adblocker."
#23
YouTube Premium
4.7
(3)
"YouTube premium"
"I'm an elder millennial that can afford a YT premium family account."
"I mean the best adblocker for YouTube is actually YouTube Premium. Works on all browsers, mac, iPhone, windows, and Android."
#24
Vinegar
4.3
(3)
"Use Vinegar for Youtube, it's like Magic, Wipr for everything else."
"Currently I use Vinegar & Wipr. Both are one time purchase for multi platform support."
"For YouTube Vinegar is still working"
#25
YouTube ReVanced
4.3
(3)
"Youtube Revanced"
"[YouTube ReVanced](https://revanced.app)."
"Youtube revanced kinda just takes way too much effort."
#26
Malwarebytes
3.7
(3)
"Malwarebytes works better on my end but both still work."
"Try Malwarebytes"
"Malwarebytes Browser Guard worth a try."
#27
BlockBear
5.0
(2)
"Use brave browser or Ghostery or Blockbear"
"BlockBear, perfect."
#28
RethinkDNS
5.0
(2)
"RethinkDNS. Very capable ad-blocker and firewall, that also lets you use encrypted DNS servers."
"RethinkDNS. Free and open source with quite a lot of ad lists, categorized by how likely they are that you'll experience overblocking, and a lot more very neat features."
#29
SmartTube
5.0
(2)
"SmartTube."
"Also, try SmartTube."
#30
JioSphere
5.0
(2)
"Designed to make ads disappear."
"Its powerful ad blocker eliminates distractions."
#31
Luna VPN
4.5
(2)
"Luna VPN. Blocks all ads in the official YouTube app."
"Blocks ads system-wide."
#32
Lockdown
4.5
(2)
"Lockdown: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1469783711 you will thank me a lot later"
"Lockdown."
#33
Ka-Block
4.5
(2)
"Ka-Block!
As a free solution it does the job for in page ads."
"Personally use Ka-Block!"
#34
AdGuard Home
4.5
(2)
"Adguard Home for whole house coverage."
"AdGuard Home is much easier to set up and it can be installed on the router."
#35
Blockada
4.0
(2)
"Blockada pro should work well."
"Blokada v4 is a good option."
#36
Clean Tube
5.0
(1)
"I have used clean tube it's great and free."
#37
Ahadns
5.0
(1)
"Ahadns."
#38
PersonalDNSFilter
5.0
(1)
"Very simple solution is to use PersonalDNSFilter."
#39
Surfboard
5.0
(1)
"Surfboard - works with both the web and the app. And it costs no money!"
#40
AdsKiller
5.0
(1)
"AdsKiller for chrome extension. fRee and works like a miracle"
#41
MacTube
5.0
(1)
"It's a native macOS app for playing streaming videos. It automatically blocks all ads on YouTube."
#42
CleanTube
5.0
(1)
"I use cleantube - so far it's been a very good option."
#43
Chrome
5.0
(1)
"This is working perfectly for me right now with chrome."
#44
Vivaldi
5.0
(1)
"Vivaldi + adblock + pi hole is working just fine."
#45
uYou+
5.0
(1)
"UYou+ on GitHub."
#46
AdGuard Public DNS
5.0
(1)
"Adguard Public DNS."
#47
SmartTubeNext
5.0
(1)
"If so, you can try SmartTubeNext."
#48
Wize
5.0
(1)
"Wize adblock. Downloadable off the play Store. It blocks the vast majority of ads, I've been using it for a while and it is amazing"
#49
Control D Quick Setup
5.0
(1)
"Dns adblocker
The app “Control D Quick Setup”"
#50
Adblock One
5.0
(1)
"Adblock One. I have used it for several years."
#51
Adnauseam
5.0
(1)
"Adnauseam is the best."
#52
YTLite+
5.0
(1)
"Just side load YTLite+, you won’t have to pay single penny and not only you get rid of ads you get many smart features."
#53
Opera
5.0
(1)
"Never see a god damn ad and it’s beautiful"
#54
AdBlock
5.0
(1)
"AdBlock - block ads across the web still works."
#55
GLiNet Flint 2
5.0
(1)
"Network-level adblocking. Look into custom routers or routers with integrated adblocking like the Flint 2 by GLiNet."
#56
Router-side Ad Blocker
5.0
(1)
"Some Ordinary Gamers has a video on installing a router side ad blocker. Highly recommend."
#57
Pie Adblock
4.0
(1)
"Pie Adblock for Safari is free and works great for me."
#58
NetFence
4.0
(1)
"Ive been using NetFence, it works as an adblock and much more."
#59
Yattee
4.0
(1)
"Yattee or sideload a youtube app with sponsorblock."
#60
uYou
4.0
(1)
"Modded youtube apps that look completely stock but have adblock and sponsorblock"
#61
Freetube
4.0
(1)
"Freetube"
#62
Invidious
4.0
(1)
"Invidious?"
#63
Hush
4.0
(1)
"I found Hush and installed it and it seems ok. Free."
#64
Adblocker Pro
4.0
(1)
"I use adblocker pro it’s free"
#65
pfBlockerNG
4.0
(1)
"Pfblocker-ng
Ublock origin
Firefox"
#66
ProtonVPN
4.0
(1)
"ProtonVPN with the ad blocker enabled."
#67
Grayjay
4.0
(1)
"Grayjay.app. "paid" app not only for youtube."
#68
Piped
4.0
(1)
"Since adguard no longer works, Piped is the only way for now."
#69
Improve YouTube
4.0
(1)
"I personally use 'Improve youtube' extension."
#70
YouTube Vanced
4.0
(1)
"Install a third-party youtube that is ad-blocked."
#71
LibreTube
4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend LibreTube or newpipe."
#72
Purify
4.0
(1)
"I been using purify for years. Maybe I’ll switch to something else"
#73
Orion Browser
4.0
(1)
"Try Orion browser. Based on webkit with the flexibility to run chrome and Firefox extensions."
#74
Microsoft Edge
4.0
(1)
"I actually switched to Microsoft Edge(!) because of it. "uBlock origin" is still supported in it."
#75
Stands AdBlocker
4.0
(1)
"I am using Stands AdBlocker for Chrome (also on Firefox), and honestly, it blocks ads pretty well."
#76
SponsorBlock
4.0
(1)
"I found [https://sponsor.ajay.app/](https://sponsor.ajay.app/) which blocks any ad or sponsor that the youtuber is promoting... it really does work."
#77
Ka-block!
4.0
(1)
"Ka-block! works great for me"
#78
Pie
4.0
(1)
"I've been using Pie for chrome and it's been working just fine."
#79
AdGuard Extra
4.0
(1)
"AdGuard Extra troubleshooter plugin installed on Chrome for macOS which saved me from the hassles caused by unwanted ads on YouTube."
#80
Mullvad DNS
4.0
(1)
"I am using the family.dns.mullvad.net DNS, and it's working great.It blocks ads everywhere."
#81
LibreWolf
4.0
(1)
"A privacy focused OSS version with Firefox telemetry ripped out."
#82
Dynamo
3.0
(1)
"I use Dynamo which hasn't been updated in a few years but allows you to skip any video ad with a keyboard shortcut."
#83
Firefox Focus
3.0
(1)
"Firefox Focus"
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