Privacy Badger 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.
Built by the EFF, Privacy Badger watches which third parties follow you across sites and blocks them automatically, rather than relying on a fixed blocklist.
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy Badger (original) | 4.5 | 1M+ | Free | Users who want automatic tracker protection alongside their existing ad blocker. |
| 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 |
| Free VPN Proxy - 1VPN | 4.7 | 2M+ | Freemium | Free VPN Proxy, Unlimited Data, Fast Speeds, Secure Encryption, No-Logs Policy, & Easy to Use. |
| Free VPN for Chrome - Troywell VPN | 3.5 | 500K+ | Free | Free extension VPN for chrome browser for unblock Youtube, Facebook, Netflix, and other popular services in one click. |
| Adblock Star - Browse ad-free and safe | 4.9 | 20K+ | Free | Block ads, pop-ups, and annoying content. Browse the web faster and safer |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection | 4.2 | 3M+ | Free | Protects your data. Private search with optional AI, private browsing, and ad blocking. |
| Ghostery | 4.7 | 2M+ | Freemium | People who want an ad blocker with visible tracker reporting |
Free VPN for Chrome, Unlimited Data, Fast Speeds, Secure Encryption, No-Logs Policy. Install 1clickVPN to protect your privacy
Why it replaces Privacy Badger: Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy 1clickVPN is a solid alternative in the same category as Privacy Badger.
Free VPN Proxy, Unlimited Data, Fast Speeds, Secure Encryption, No-Logs Policy, & Easy to Use.
Why it replaces Privacy Badger: Free VPN Proxy - 1VPN is a solid alternative in the same category as Privacy Badger.
Free extension VPN for chrome browser for unblock Youtube, Facebook, Netflix, and other popular services in one click.
Why it replaces Privacy Badger: Free VPN for Chrome - Troywell VPN is a solid alternative in the same category as Privacy Badger.
Block ads, pop-ups, and annoying content. Browse the web faster and safer
Why it replaces Privacy Badger: Adblock Star - Browse ad-free and safe is a solid alternative in the same category as Privacy Badger.
One of the most installed ad blockers for Chrome, with simple whitelisting.
Why it replaces Privacy Badger: 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 Privacy Badger: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Efficient, open-source content and ad blocker.
Open-source password manager with autofill.
Why it replaces Privacy Badger: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Open-source password manager with autofill.
Avast browser security and web reputation plugin.
Why it replaces Privacy Badger: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Avast browser security and web reputation plugin.
Protects your data. Private search with optional AI, private browsing, and ad blocking.
Why it replaces Privacy Badger: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Protects your data. Private search with optional AI, private browsing, and ad blocking.
Privacy-first ad blocker that also blocks trackers and cookie pop-ups.
Why it replaces Privacy Badger: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Privacy-first ad blocker that also blocks trackers and cookie pop-ups.
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy 1clickVPN is the closest match. Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy 1clickVPN is a solid alternative in the same category as Privacy Badger.
Yes — Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy 1clickVPN, Free VPN for Chrome - Troywell VPN, Adblock Star - Browse ad-free and safe are free.
