Head to head
NovaBlock vs Ghostery: An Honest 2026 Comparison
A privacy-first extension focused on tracker visibility. Great tracker dashboard; ad blocking is more limited than dedicated ad blockers.
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Key differences
- •Ghostery's strength is its tracker inventory and per-tracker toggles.
- •Ad blocking is present but not as aggressive as dedicated blockers.
- •NovaBlock combines tracker blocking with a full ad and YouTube blocker.
- •Both are MV3-compatible and privacy-respecting.
NovaBlock vs Ghostery — feature comparison
| Feature | NovaBlock | Ghostery |
|---|---|---|
| Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups | Yes | Yes |
| Cookie banner removal | Yes, built-in | Basic |
| YouTube ad blocking | Yes, dedicated module | Basic |
| Manifest V3 native | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-fingerprinting | Yes (Privacy Shield) | Partial |
| Free core | Free forever | Free |
| Premium tier | €4 / month, 7-day trial | Ghostery Plus $4.99/mo |
| Telemetry | None | Varies — check policy |
Our honest verdict
If you mostly want to see and block trackers, Ghostery's UI is beautiful. If ad blocking (including YouTube) is your priority, NovaBlock will block more, more consistently.
FAQ
Does Ghostery block ads?+
Yes, but its focus is trackers. Some ads may still get through.
Can I use Ghostery and NovaBlock together?+
Not recommended. Running two blockers wastes memory and can break sites.
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