Silk - Privacy Pass Client 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.
Client support for Privacy Pass anonymous authorization protocol.
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silk - Privacy Pass Client (original) | — | — | Free | Client support for Privacy Pass anonymous authorization protocol. |
| 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. |
| Ghostery | 4.7 | 2M+ | Freemium | People who want an ad blocker with visible tracker reporting |
| Privacy Badger | 4.5 | 1M+ | Free | Users who want automatic tracker protection alongside their existing ad blocker. |
| UltraSurf Security, Privacy & Freedom VPN | — | — | Free | Secure your connection with one click. Encrypt traffic, protect your privacy, and access the open internet on restricted networks. |
| Privacy Test | — | — | Free | Checks whether you have enhanced private data protection and prevents tracking of your on-line activity. |
| Censor Tracker – Proxy for Privacy & Security | — | — | Free | A censorship circumvention extension. Stay safe online with our proxy extension. |
| AdGuard AdBlocker | 4.7 | 16M+ | Free | Unmatched adblock extension against advertising and pop-ups. Blocks ads on Facebook, YouTube and all other websites. |
One of the most installed ad blockers for Chrome, with simple whitelisting.
Why it replaces Silk - Privacy Pass Client: 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 Silk - Privacy Pass Client: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Efficient, open-source content and ad blocker.
Open-source password manager with autofill.
Why it replaces Silk - Privacy Pass Client: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Open-source password manager with autofill.
Avast browser security and web reputation plugin.
Why it replaces Silk - Privacy Pass Client: 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 Silk - Privacy Pass Client: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Privacy-first ad blocker that also blocks trackers and cookie pop-ups.
Learns and blocks invisible trackers automatically.
Why it replaces Silk - Privacy Pass Client: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Learns and blocks invisible trackers automatically.
Secure your connection with one click. Encrypt traffic, protect your privacy, and access the open internet on restricted networks.
Why it replaces Silk - Privacy Pass Client: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Secure your connection with one click. Encrypt traffic, protect your privacy, and access the open internet on restricted networks.
Checks whether you have enhanced private data protection and prevents tracking of your on-line activity.
Why it replaces Silk - Privacy Pass Client: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Checks whether you have enhanced private data protection and prevents tracking of your on-line activity.
A censorship circumvention extension. Stay safe online with our proxy extension.
Why it replaces Silk - Privacy Pass Client: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: A censorship circumvention extension. Stay safe online with our proxy extension.
Unmatched adblock extension against advertising and pop-ups. Blocks ads on Facebook, YouTube and all other websites.
Why it replaces Silk - Privacy Pass Client: Another popular Privacy & Security extension: Unmatched adblock extension against advertising and pop-ups. Blocks ads on Facebook, YouTube and all other websites.
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, Avast Online Security & Privacy, Privacy Badger are free.
