PDF Metrix — Free PDF Tools Suite & Editor 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.
100% Free & Privacy-First PDF Suite: PDF to Word, Compress, Sign, Merge, Redact, Watermark, and 25+ tools.
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDF Metrix — Free PDF Tools Suite & Editor (original) | — | — | Free | 100% Free & Privacy-First PDF Suite: PDF to Word, Compress, Sign, Merge, Redact, Watermark, and 25+ tools. |
| AdBlock | 4.5 | 61M+ | Freemium | Beginners who want ad blocking without settings |
| uBlock Origin | 4.7 | 11M+ | Free | Anyone who wants the most efficient, most configurable ad and tracker blocker available. |
| Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy 1clickVPN | 4.6 | 9M+ | Free | Free VPN for Chrome, Unlimited Data, Fast Speeds, Secure Encryption, No-Logs Policy. Install 1clickVPN to protect your privacy |
| Bitwarden | 4.3 | 7M+ | Freemium | Anyone replacing reused passwords with a proper encrypted vault on a small budget. |
| Avast Online Security & Privacy | 4.4 | 5M+ | Free | Avast browser security and web reputation plugin. |
| Ghostery | 4.7 | 2M+ | Freemium | People who want an ad blocker with visible tracker reporting |
| Free VPN Proxy - 1VPN | 4.7 | 2M+ | Freemium | Free VPN Proxy, Unlimited Data, Fast Speeds, Secure Encryption, No-Logs Policy, & Easy to Use. |
| SetupVPN - Lifetime Free VPN | 4.7 | 1M+ | Free | Unblock any blocked website in your country, school or company. It's free and easy to use. |
| Privacy Badger | 4.5 | 1M+ | Free | Users who want automatic tracker protection alongside their existing ad blocker. |
| Free VPN For Chrome & Ad blocker - Planet VPN | 4.6 | 1M+ | Freemium | Free VPN trusted by 10M+ users. Hide your IP, browse privately, Block Ads & Trackers - Kill Switch, No-logs, Search history clear |
One of the most installed ad blockers for Chrome, with simple whitelisting.
Why it replaces PDF Metrix — Free PDF Tools Suite & Editor: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: One of the most installed ad blockers for Chrome, with simple whitelisting.
Efficient, open-source content and ad blocker.
Why it replaces PDF Metrix — Free PDF Tools Suite & Editor: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Efficient, open-source content and ad blocker.
Free VPN for Chrome, Unlimited Data, Fast Speeds, Secure Encryption, No-Logs Policy. Install 1clickVPN to protect your privacy
Why it replaces PDF Metrix — Free PDF Tools Suite & Editor: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Free VPN for Chrome, Unlimited Data, Fast Speeds, Secure Encryption, No-Logs Policy. Install 1clickVPN to protect your privacy
Open-source password manager with autofill.
Why it replaces PDF Metrix — Free PDF Tools Suite & Editor: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Open-source password manager with autofill.
Avast browser security and web reputation plugin.
Why it replaces PDF Metrix — Free PDF Tools Suite & Editor: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Avast browser security and web reputation plugin.
Privacy-first ad blocker that also blocks trackers and cookie pop-ups.
Why it replaces PDF Metrix — Free PDF Tools Suite & Editor: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Privacy-first ad blocker that also blocks trackers and cookie pop-ups.
Free VPN Proxy, Unlimited Data, Fast Speeds, Secure Encryption, No-Logs Policy, & Easy to Use.
Why it replaces PDF Metrix — Free PDF Tools Suite & Editor: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Free VPN Proxy, Unlimited Data, Fast Speeds, Secure Encryption, No-Logs Policy, & Easy to Use.
Unblock any blocked website in your country, school or company. It's free and easy to use.
Why it replaces PDF Metrix — Free PDF Tools Suite & Editor: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Unblock any blocked website in your country, school or company. It's free and easy to use.
Learns and blocks invisible trackers automatically.
Why it replaces PDF Metrix — Free PDF Tools Suite & Editor: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Learns and blocks invisible trackers automatically.
Free VPN trusted by 10M+ users. Hide your IP, browse privately, Block Ads & Trackers - Kill Switch, No-logs, Search history clear
Why it replaces PDF Metrix — Free PDF Tools Suite & Editor: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Free VPN trusted by 10M+ users. Hide your IP, browse privately, Block Ads & Trackers - Kill Switch, No-logs, Search history clear
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
AdBlock is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: One of the most installed ad blockers for Chrome, with simple whitelisting.
Yes — uBlock Origin, Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy 1clickVPN, Avast Online Security & Privacy are free.
