We tested the top providers in Private Browsers & Ad Blockers to help you make the right choice.
Our top picks based on specific use cases and needs.
An excellent choice for users looking for System-wide Ad Blocking with strong performance features and reliability.
9.1/10A Chromium-based browser with native ad and tracker blocking that loads pages up to 3x faster, plus optional privacy-respecting ads that pay users in BAT cryptocurrency.
9.1/10Mozilla's dedicated privacy mobile browser that blocks trackers and automatically erases your entire browsing session, designed for quick private searches on the go.
9.1/10The simplest privacy browser available DuckDuckGo blocks trackers automatically, grades website privacy, and lets you burn all browsing data with a single tap.
9.0/10An excellent choice for users looking for All-in-One Security with strong performance features and reliability.
8.8/10The most efficient ad blocker available, using significantly less memory than competitors while providing superior blocking through customizable filter lists.
8.8/10Built by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Privacy Badger uses algorithmic learning to discover and block invisible trackers no filter lists or configuration needed.
8.7/10An excellent choice for users looking for Tracker Analysis with strong performance features and reliability.
8.5/10The ultimate tool for anonymous browsing, routing traffic through multiple encrypted relays to prevent tracking used by journalists, activists, and privacy advocates worldwide.
8.0/10A network-level ad blocker that protects every device on your home network including smart TVs and IoT devices by filtering DNS queries at the router level.
8.0/10Side-by-side comparison of all Private Browsers & Ad Blockers providers we have tested.
| Provider | Overall | Safety | Value | Ease | Price | Best For | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdGuard | 9.1 | 8.5 | 8.3 | 9.5 | $2.49/mo | System-wide Ad Blocking | Review |
| Brave Browser | 9.1 | 8.8 | 9.5 | 9.0 | Free | Built-in Ad Blocking | Review |
| Firefox Focus | 9.1 | 8.4 | 9.5 | 9.4 | Free | Mobile Privacy | Review |
| DuckDuckGo Browser | 9.0 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 9.3 | Free | Simple Privacy Browsing | Review |
| Surfshark CleanWeb | 8.8 | 8.0 | 8.7 | 8.7 | Bundled | All-in-One Security | Review |
| uBlock Origin | 8.8 | 8.6 | 9.8 | 8.2 | Free | Lightweight Ad Blocking | Review |
| Privacy Badger | 8.7 | 8.3 | 9.8 | 8.5 | Free | Intelligent Tracker Blocking | Review |
| Ghostery | 8.5 | 9.2 | 8.5 | 8.0 | Free / $4.99/mo | Tracker Analysis | Review |
| Tor Browser | 8.0 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 6.0 | Free | Maximum Anonymity Browsing | Review |
| Pi-hole | 8.0 | 8.7 | 9.5 | 6.5 | Free | Network-Wide Ad Blocking | Review |
Every provider is evaluated across three dimensions:
The Total Score is a weighted average. Read our full methodology →