Download Ad Blocking - Best Software & Apps

Adblock Plus for Chrome1.13.5

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Customisable and powerful ad-blocking tool

1414 votes

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PROS: Highly customisable ad blocker, Create own filters, or get ready-made, Block individual elements, Effective at only permiting "legitimate" ads
CONS: Can be over agressive at blocking

Windscribe1.56

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Protect your online privacy with Windscribe

115 votes

PROS: High data allowances for free and affordable plans, Good privacy policy with very clear explanation
CONS: Download speeds can be variable , Limited number of locations available on some plans

Epic Browser39.0.2171.99

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Free Web Browser for Security Fans

434 votes

PROS: Offers Enhanced Security, Suitable for people of all ages, Blocks ads and scripts
CONS: Not as fast as standard web browsers

Adblock Plus for Android1.3.0.366

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Mac

Block annoying ads on your Android device

117 votes

PROS: No root required, Easy to set up, No confusing options
CONS: Can't hide notification icon, Doesn't work across all apps, Blocking ads over mobile data requires root, Drains battery

Adblock for Youtube(Chrome) 1.8

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Free software to block excess pop-up YouTube advertisements

44 votes

PROS: Adblock for YouTube is free to use and no subscription is necessary., Users can now enjoy an uninterrupted viewing experience.
CONS: It is first necessary that the Google Chrome browser is installed., This software package will not woth with other video-sharing sites such as Vimeo.

Adblock Plus for Safari1.12.3

License: free Download
Platform: Mac; Windows

Customisable and powerful ad-blocking tool

181 votes

PROS: Highly customisable ad blocker, Effective at only permiting "legitimate" ads, Create own filters, or get ready-made, Block individual elements
CONS: Can be over agressive at blocking

Adblockfor Google Chrome 3.3.2

License: free Download
Platform: Mac; Windows; iPhone

Block ads in Google Chrome

74 votes

PROS: Blocks almost everything, Blocks pre-ads in YouTube
CONS: May block some sites from working properly if not configured

Adblock Plus for Chrome1.9.4

License: free Download
Platform: Mac

Customisable and powerful ad-blocking tool

12 votes

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PROS: Highly customisable ad blocker, Effective at only permiting "legitimate" ads, Block individual elements, Create own filters, or get ready-made
CONS: Can be over agressive at blocking

Adblock Plus for Opera1.11

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Customisable and powerful ad-blocking tool

64 votes

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PROS: Highly customisable ad blocker, Effective at only permiting "legitimate" ads, Create own filters, or get ready-made, Block individual elements
CONS: Can be over agressive at blocking

uBlock OriginVaries with device

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

A free ad-blocker for people who are sick of online ads

6 votes

PROS: It blocks the most harmful and annoying adverts, The program is very easy to install and is free
CONS: It will become defunct one day when it is no longer maintained, It doesn’t work for all web browsers

OmniWeb5.11

License: buy Download
Platform: Mac

Revolutionize your web browsing experience

30 votes

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Mustang Browser1.44.46.6

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

An Alternative: Browse The Web With Greater Ease For Free.

98 votes

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PROS: Fast interface, Strong ad-blocking
CONS: Limited configuration, Few themes

Remove Ads1.4

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

System wide ad removal

74 votes

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PROS: Works across the entire system, Effective at blocking ads, Reduces risk of infection
CONS: Crashed a few times

Blockify0.4

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

A Free Home & hobby program for Windows

61 votes

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Ghostery(Firefox) 2.8.3

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Fancy tracking the analytics gadgets that are watching you on the web?

31 votes

PROS: Comprehensive information on tracking programs, Ability to block programs, Easy to use
CONS: No interface, only taskbar management, No comprehensive anti-tracking protection

Opera Touch1.0

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Free web browser for people on the go

3 votes

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PROS: Great Ad-blocking feature., Fast and smooth.
CONS: Can crash/shut down on some devices., Some apps are difficult to open.

AdguardAdguard 6.0

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; iPhone

Adguard

34 votes

PROS: Easy to configure, Lots of filters, Very easy to use
CONS: Slows browsing considerably, Doesn't work on all ads

Ad Muncher4.7

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

A trial version Internet program for Windows

171 votes

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AdFender1.80

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

A Free Productivity program for Windows

47 votes

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Adblock Plus Pop-up Addonfor Firefox 0.8

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Extends funcionality of Adblock Plus to block pop-ups

11 votes

PROS: Extends Adblock Plus features, Powerful at blocking pop-up windows
CONS: Requires setting-up of filters

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Ad Muncher	4.7	171	8.5	Windows
2	Adblock Plus for Chrome	1.13.5	1414	7.4	Windows
3	Adblock Plus for Android	1.3.0.366	117	7.1	Android, Windows, iPhone, Mac
4	Epic Browser	39.0.2171.99	434	6.7	Windows, Mac
5	Adblock Plus for Safari	1.12.3	181	5.6	Mac, Windows

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

Ad Muncher

4.7

171

8.5

Windows

Adblock Plus for Chrome

1.13.5

1414