Sites like AdGuard

01 · Entity

About AdGuard

AdGuard adguard.com

AdGuard Ad Blocker — block ads, popups, and trackers

AdGuard is the best way to get rid of annoying ads and online tracking and protect your computer from malware. Make your web surfing fast, safe and ad-free

Wikidata: ad blocking and privacy protection software

Top 10K · #2,737 English 10 technologies Crawled Nov 6, 2026

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Summary by Claude

AdGuard makes ad-blocking and privacy software for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Linux and browsers. It also offers a DNS filtering service, a VPN, temporary and alias email, and AdGuard Home for network-wide blocking.

Who it’s for

Consumers wanting ad-free, private browsing

Business model

Software licenses and subscriptions

• ad blocking software
• system-wide ad blocker
• browser ad block extension
• DNS filtering
• tracker blocking
• VPN service
• Android ad blocker without root
• network-wide ad blocking
• phishing and malware protection

02 · Embedding space

Competitor map

Each alternative by how close its vector is to AdGuard’s (x) and how much traffic it gets, how much of the stack it shares, or where it sits in the embedding space itself (y). Lines split each axis at the median. Hover for the numbers, click to jump to it in the list.

1. 01
   AdGuard DNS adguard-dns.com Top 10K English

   AdGuard DNS — ad-blocking DNS server

   Create your ad-blocking DNS server that will protect your personal data, prevent tracking and allow you to control access to specific content on the Internet.

   • Amazon SES
   • Cloudflare
   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Vue.js

   0 say AdGuard DNS is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say AdGuard DNS isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.944
2. 02
   Adblock Plus adblockplus.org Top 10K English

   Adblock Plus | The world's #1 free ad blocker

   Adblock Plus, the most popular ad blocker on Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Android and iOS. Block pop-ups and annoying ads on websites like Facebook and YouTube.

   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Fastly
   • SendGrid
   • UltraDNS

   0 say Adblock Plus is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say Adblock Plus isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.914
3. 03
   Brave brave.com Top 1K English

   The browser that puts you first | Brave

   The Brave browser is a fast, private and secure web browser for PC, Mac and mobile. Download now to enjoy a faster ad-free browsing experience that saves data and battery life by blocking tracking software.

   • Amazon SES
   • Apple Business
   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Zendesk

   0 say Brave is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say Brave isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

   Comment
   Close cos 0.890
4. 04
   DuckDuckGo duckduckgo.com Top 1K English

   DuckDuckGo - Protection. Privacy. Peace of mind.

   The Internet privacy company that empowers you to seamlessly take control of your personal information online, without any tradeoffs.

   • Apple Business
   • Zendesk
   • Microsoft 365
   • Next.js
   • nginx
   • NS1

   0 say DuckDuckGo is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say DuckDuckGo isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

   Comment
   Close cos 0.892
5. 05
   NextDNS nextdns.io Top 10K English

   NextDNS - The new firewall for the modern Internet

   NextDNS protects you from all kinds of security threats, blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps and provides a safe and supervised Internet for kids — on all devices and on all networks.

   • Cloudflare
   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Zendesk
   • Next.js

   0 say NextDNS is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say NextDNS isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

   Comment
   Close cos 0.885
6. 06
   ucweb.com Top 10K English

   UC Browser | Powerful, Personal and Private web browser

   UC Browser is a fast and safe web browser for PC, Mac, and mobile. Download now to enjoy a clean, ad-free browsing experience with built-in VPN for enhanced privacy and security!

   • GlobalSign
   • Google Analytics
   • Hotjar

   0 say ucweb.com is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say ucweb.com isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

   Comment
   Close cos 0.879
7. 07
   Surfshark surfshark.com Top 10K English

   Surfshark: identity & scam protection, antivirus, VPN

   Protect your devices, identity, & data ● Scam & phishing protection ● Identity theft protection ● Device security ● Secure connection ● Fast VPN

   • Cloudflare
   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Zendesk
   • Atlassian

   0 say Surfshark is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say Surfshark isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

   Comment
   Close cos 0.878
8. 08
   guard.io Top 10K English

   Guardio | Powerful Online Protection for Your Digital Life

   Protect all your devices online. Keep your personal and business data safe from phishing, malware, and identity theft. Get your free Guardio security scan today.

   • Cloudflare
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Bing Webmaster Tools
   • Bootstrap
   • Cookiebot

   0 say guard.io is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say guard.io isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

   Comment
   Close cos 0.876
9. 09
   Malwarebytes malwarebytes.com Top 10K English

   All-in-One Cybersecurity Protection: Antivirus, VPN & Scam Guard

   All-in-one cybersecurity software for all your devices. Malwarebytes provides smarter antivirus, VPN, and scam detection for you and your family.

   • Apple Business
   • Yandex Webmaster
   • Adobe
   • Atlassian
   • DocuSign
   • Google Fonts

   0 say Malwarebytes is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say Malwarebytes isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

   Comment
   Close cos 0.878
10. 10
    Firefox firefox.com Top 1K English

    Firefox: The fast, private browser that keeps you safe — Firefox.com

    The independent browser that has your back. Firefox blocks trackers, has a free built-in VPN, puts you in control of AI, and never sells your personal data.

    • Amazon SES
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Zendesk
    • Akamai Edge DNS
    • Fastly

    0 say Firefox is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say Firefox isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

    Comment
    Close cos 0.877
11. 11
    dextrodedenda.top Top 10K English

    GreatFireVPN - Bypass Censorship in China, Russia, Iran, India

    Trusted VPN for bypassing internet censorship in China, Russia, Iran and India. Also used in Cuba. 10+ years fighting the Great Firewall. 30-day free trial.

    • Cloudflare
    • Cloudflare DNS
    • Google Analytics
    • Google Fonts
    • Webflow

    0 say dextrodedenda.top is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say dextrodedenda.top isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

    Comment
    Close cos 0.875
12. 12
    360 Total Security 360totalsecurity.com Top 10K English

    360 Total Security for Home and Business | Free & Easy

    360 Total Security is a Cybersecurity software. Protect your PC against malware, ransomware, malicious websites and other advanced online threats, Download 360 Total Security for free and secure your PC.

    • Google Tag Manager
    • Next.js
    • React

    0 say 360 Total Security is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say 360 Total Security isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

    Comment
    Close cos 0.875
13. 13
    DataDome datadome.co Top 10K English

    datadome.co

    cybersecurity company

    • Apple Business
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Zendesk
    • Atlassian
    • Amazon CloudFront

    0 say DataDome is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say DataDome isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

    Comment
    Close cos 0.873
14. 14
    GoGuardian goguardian.com Top 10K English

    GoGuardian | Engaging Digital Learning for Schools

    GoGuardian empowers K-12 leaders with effective tools to create safe and engaging learning for every student.

    • Apple Business
    • Cloudflare
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Adobe
    • Atlassian

    0 say GoGuardian is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say GoGuardian isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

    Comment
    Close cos 0.872
15. 15
    NordVPN nordvpn.com Top 10K English

    virtual private network provider

    • Cloudflare
    • Cloudflare DNS
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Zendesk
    • Microsoft 365

    0 say NordVPN is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say NordVPN isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

    Comment
    Close cos 0.872
16. 16
    WatchGuard watchguard.com Top 10K English

    WatchGuard | Comprehensive Cybersecurity Solutions

    Award-winning solutions that are easy to deploy and manage, making enterprise-grade security accessible to any organization regardless of size or expertise.

    • Apple Business
    • Cloudflare
    • Atlassian
    • Drupal
    • Font Awesome
    • Google Tag Manager

    0 say WatchGuard is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say WatchGuard isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

    Comment
    Close cos 0.871
17. 17
    CroxyProxy croxyproxy.com Top 10K English

    Free web proxy and a cutting-edge online proxy | CroxyProxy

    CroxyProxy is a cutting-edge secure web proxy service. Use it to access your favorite websites and web applications: as a Facebook or YouTube proxy. It is free, you can try this online proxy right now!

    • Cloudflare
    • Cloudflare DNS
    • cdnjs
    • Font Awesome
    • Google AdSense
    • Google Analytics

    0 say CroxyProxy is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say CroxyProxy isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

    Comment
    Close cos 0.872
18. 18
    Semrush semrush.com Top 10K English

    Semrush: Your Unfair Advantage for Growing Brand Visibility

    Semrush is the leading platform to grow and measure brand visibility across AI search, SEO, PPC, social, and more.

    • Amazon SES
    • Apple Business
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Zendesk
    • Adobe

    0 say Semrush is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say Semrush isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

    Comment
    Close cos 0.873
19. 19
    Dr.Web drweb.com Top 10K English

    Dr.Web Download antivirus for PC / Mac / Android

    Doctor Web is a Russian IT-security solutions vendor developing Dr.Web anti-virus for businesses and personal use, as well as anti-virus as a service since 1992.

    • Google Search Console
    • Alpine.js
    • Google Analytics
    • Google Tag Manager
    • Matomo
    • Microsoft 365

    0 say Dr.Web is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say Dr.Web isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

    Comment
    Close cos 0.868
20. 20
    Opera opera.com Top 100 English

    Opera Web Browser | Faster, Safer, Smarter | Opera

    Faster, safer and smarter than default browsers. Fully-featured for privacy, security, and so much more. Get the faster, better Opera browser for free.

    • Apple Business
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Adobe
    • Google Tag Manager
    • Meta Business Suite

    0 say Opera is a good alternative to AdGuard 0 say Opera isn’t a real alternative to AdGuard

    Comment
    Close cos 0.865

Ranked by score: the cosine similarity of each site’s vector to adguard.com’s, less a small penalty for generic sites that are close to everything. Highlighted technologies are ones AdGuard uses too. Votes and comments come from visitors and don’t change the ranking.

04 · Fingerprints

Technology

What AdGuard is built with, and what its closest competitors use, from its homepage’s code and its DNS records.