Ghostery vs uBlock Origin:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, uBlock Origin had more branded searches than Ghostery among ad blockers worldwide. uBlock Origin was estimated to have 550K branded searches compared to Ghostery’s 40.5K, and held a 25.3% Share of Search versus Ghostery’s 1.9%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Ghostery or uBlock Origin?
Compare the ad blocking and tracker blocking tools people browse. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for uBlock Origin, Ghostery. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | AdBlock | uBlock Origin | AdGuard | Adblock Plus | Ghostery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.4% | 24.5% | 20% | 8.9% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.3% | 25% | 20.4% | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.3% | 25% | 20.4% | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.3% | 25% | 20.4% | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.4% | 24.4% | 20% | 8.9% | 2.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.6% | 27.3% | 22.3% | 8.2% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.2% | 27.7% | 22.6% | 6.8% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 43.5% | 29.3% | 19.6% | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.6% | 29.4% | 19.6% | 5.9% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.6% | 29.4% | 19.6% | 5.9% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.5% | 28% | 22.8% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 46% | 25.3% | 20.7% | 6.2% | 1.9% |
How has the Ghostery and uBlock Origin comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- uBlock Origin was ahead of Ghostery in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ghostery’s estimated Share of Search among ad blockers worldwide moved from 2.2% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, uBlock Origin’s estimated Share of Search among ad blockers worldwide moved from 24.5% to 25.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 673K to 550K.
How did search popularity change for ad blockers worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, uBlock Origin lost estimated Share of Search among ad blockers worldwide, from 28% to 25.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ghostery worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 40.5K in September 2026.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ghostery’s and uBlock Origin’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Ghostery
1 branded search term
- ghostery
uBlock Origin
1 branded search term
- ublock origin
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