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Chroma Ad-Blocker vs Stands AdBlocker
Both stand on ad blockers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Chroma offers local filtering, list controls, and selective proxy routing for Chromium browsers. Readers should weigh its local request logging and the stated limits on credential protection and user-added scripts.
Visit Chroma Ad-Blocker Free plan AndroidExtensionMac+1
Choose Stands if you want free ad blocking with controls for selected sites, creators, or channels. Android users need to browse inside Stands’ own browser, and users seeking stricter blocking may need to turn off Acceptable Ads or Search Ads.
Visit Stands AdBlockerThe facts
| Chroma Ad-Blocker | Stands AdBlocker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, Extension, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Stands AdBlocker |
| Website | github.com | standsapp.org |
| On ad blockers | #14 of 48 | #18 of 48 |
Chroma Ad-Blocker: what it does well
- Includes exactly 300,000 static rules.
- Supports several named filter lists and custom lists.
- Can route selected media domains through multiple proxy types.
- Free and open source.
What to know first
- Ad acceleration supports YouTube, not Prime Video or Twitch.
- Proxy credentials use obfuscation, not strong encryption.
- User-added scriptlets run in pages without auditing or sandboxing.
Stands AdBlocker: what it does well
- Free plan with no obligatory payments.
- Blocks ads, pop-ups, and trackers on websites.
- Includes an element picker and cookie pop-up removal.
- Users can allow ads on selected sites, creators, or channels.
- Available for major browsers, Windows, macOS, and Android.
What to know first
- Android blocking applies only inside Stands’ browser app.
- Some non-intrusive ads may be allowed by default.
- The privacy policy says it collects browsing information for ad blocking.
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