1. SponsorBlock
Skips sponsor segments in YouTube videos automatically.
Why it replaces AdBlock Pro — Ad Blocker: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Skips sponsor segments in YouTube videos automatically.
Best AdBlock Pro — Ad Blocker Alternatives in 2026
AdBlock Pro — Ad Blocker is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About AdBlock Pro — Ad Blocker
Block ads from 230+ networks including Google, Meta, Taboola, Outbrain & Criteo. Clean pages, no gaps.
Free
Full reviewComparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdBlock Pro — Ad Blocker (original) | — | — | Free | Block ads from 230+ networks including Google, Meta, Taboola, Outbrain & Criteo. Clean pages, no gaps. |
| SponsorBlock | 4.6 | 2M+ | Free | Anyone who watches sponsor-heavy YouTube channels daily. |
| Screen Recorder | — | — | Free | Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio |
| Adblock for YouTube™ | — | — | Free | Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube… |
| Infinity New Tab (Pro) | — | — | Free | Infinity New Tab Pro allows you to customize your New Tab page |
| Remove YouTube Shorts | — | — | Free | Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time. |
| Adblock Advanced - AdBlocker for Chrome & YouTube Ad Blocker | — | — | Free | Adblocker for Chrome, block YouTube ads, pop-ups, trackers, faster browsing, secure ad filtering |
| UnTrap for YouTube — Block Shorts, Remove Recommendations, Detox & Focus | 4.6 | 100K+ | Freemium | Make YouTube more focused and distraction-free. |
| Video Ad Block Youtube | — | — | Free | AdBlocker for YouTube, Hotstar, JioCinema and etc. |
| SpotiAds - Ads remover for Spotify™ | 4.1 | 100K+ | Free | Removes audio ads on Spotify™ Web Player |
| Youtube TV On PC | — | — | Free | Enables Youtube TV with auto HD on your pc so you can control youtube from your mobile device. |
AdBlock Pro — Ad Blocker alternatives in detail
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2. Screen Recorder
Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio
Why it replaces AdBlock Pro — Ad Blocker: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio
3. Adblock for YouTube™
Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube…
Why it replaces AdBlock Pro — Ad Blocker: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube…
4. Infinity New Tab (Pro)
Infinity New Tab Pro allows you to customize your New Tab page
Why it replaces AdBlock Pro — Ad Blocker: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Infinity New Tab Pro allows you to customize your New Tab page
5. Remove YouTube Shorts
Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time.
Why it replaces AdBlock Pro — Ad Blocker: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time.
6. Adblock Advanced - AdBlocker for Chrome & YouTube Ad Blocker
Adblocker for Chrome, block YouTube ads, pop-ups, trackers, faster browsing, secure ad filtering
Why it replaces AdBlock Pro — Ad Blocker: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Adblocker for Chrome, block YouTube ads, pop-ups, trackers, faster browsing, secure ad filtering
7. UnTrap for YouTube — Block Shorts, Remove Recommendations, Detox & Focus
Make YouTube more focused and distraction-free.
Why it replaces AdBlock Pro — Ad Blocker: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Make YouTube more focused and distraction-free.
8. Video Ad Block Youtube
AdBlocker for YouTube, Hotstar, JioCinema and etc.
Why it replaces AdBlock Pro — Ad Blocker: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: AdBlocker for YouTube, Hotstar, JioCinema and etc.
9. SpotiAds - Ads remover for Spotify™
Removes audio ads on Spotify™ Web Player
Why it replaces AdBlock Pro — Ad Blocker: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Removes audio ads on Spotify™ Web Player
10. Youtube TV On PC
Enables Youtube TV with auto HD on your pc so you can control youtube from your mobile device.
Why it replaces AdBlock Pro — Ad Blocker: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Enables Youtube TV with auto HD on your pc so you can control youtube from your mobile device.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to AdBlock Pro — Ad Blocker?
SponsorBlock is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Skips sponsor segments in YouTube videos automatically.
Is there a free alternative to AdBlock Pro — Ad Blocker?
Yes — SponsorBlock, Screen Recorder, Adblock for YouTube™ are free.