AdAway vs AdNauseam
AdAway
adaway.orgAdNauseam
adnauseam.ioSide by side
| Figure | AdAway | AdNauseam |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Ad Blocking Software | 8.0 (#16) | 8.6 (#8) |
| Spec score · Ad blockers | 7.4 (#39) | 8.4 (#15) |
| Custom filter lists | Yes | Yes |
| Device coverage | mobile | desktop-and-mobile |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | AdAway is open source and licensed under GPLv3+. | The Firefox add-on page lists the license as GNU General Public License v3.0 only. |
| Purpose | AdAway blocks ads system-wide using the hosts file. | AdNauseam is a free browser extension designed to obfuscate browsing data and protect users from tracking by advertising networks. |
| Support | Users can seek support in the AdAway XDA thread or file a bug report through GitHub. | The Firefox add-on page lists [email protected] as its support email. |
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In their own words
AdNauseam
AdNauseam is a free browser extension intended for people who want to resist advertising surveillance and tracking. Built on uBlock Origin, it blocks ads and quietly simulates clicks on blocked ads to add noise to advertising networks’ user profiles. Its interactive AdVault lets users inspect and explore captured advertisements. The FAQ says simulated clicks run as background requests, with responses discarded rather than executed in the browser.
AdNauseam supports major browsers, including Chromium-based browsers and Firefox derivatives, and is available on desktop and mobile. The Firefox add-on page lists availability for Firefox on Android. Google Chrome requires workarounds because the extension was disallowed there; the installation instructions describe those workarounds as temporary. The extension does not collect or click ads in private or incognito windows unless enabled manually. Its developer reports that it does not require data collection, while its Firefox add-on permissions include access to privacy settings, tabs, navigation activity, and data for all websites. It is licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0 only and is offered at free.