Do you want a VPN too?
If yes, a bundled option such as Surfshark CleanWeb can be easier to justify than paying for separate privacy tools.
See the ad blocker + VPN guide →Independent ad-blocking & privacy guides
Choose an ad blocker that fits how you actually browse.
AdBlock Atlas explains where browser blockers, VPN-integrated blocking, and privacy bundles differ—then shows who each approach makes sense for.
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Start with the decision
Three questions narrow the field quickly.
Do you need deep filter control?
Dedicated blockers such as uBlock Origin-family tools and AdGuard focus more heavily on filtering controls than a simple privacy bundle does.
CleanWeb vs. uBlock approach →Where do you want blocking?
Browser extension and VPN-app blocking are not the same. CleanWeb’s extension has browser-specific controls, while the app path works when connected to Surfshark VPN.
Browser setup explained →Current focus
Surfshark CleanWeb, without the sales fog.
CleanWeb is Surfshark’s ad- and tracker-blocking feature. It is included in Surfshark subscriptions, but its capabilities depend on whether you use the VPN app or browser extension.
According to Surfshark’s current documentation, the VPN-app version blocks ads, trackers, and malware while connected to the VPN. The browser-extension version can work without an active VPN connection and adds web-ad, video-ad, tracker, cookie-pop-up, and malware blocking features.
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