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Tracker blockers

Limit some third-party tracking requests in your browser.

Published Oct 31, 2026

Limit some third-party tracking requests in your browser.

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Avast Online Security & Privacy

A browser extension suite whose privacy record includes a major FTC enforcement action involving browsing data.

Best forNot recommended by Vanishio while better-documented alternatives are available.
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Tracker Blockers
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uBlock Origin

An open-source content blocker that filters many ads and tracking requests using lists you choose.

Best forBlocking unwanted page requests in a supported browser.
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Privacy Badger

A browser extension from the Electronic Frontier Foundation that learns to block some third-party trackers.

Best forAdding a tracker-blocking layer to a supported desktop browser.
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AdGuard Home

A self-hosted DNS filter that can block many known ad and tracker domains for devices on your network.

Best forHouseholds that want network-wide DNS filtering and can maintain a small server.
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