# uBlock Origin vs Ghostery: privacy compared

| Criterion | uBlock Origin | Ghostery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grade | B (88/100) | C (65/100) |
| Jurisdiction | Unknown | Germany (Fourteen Eyes) |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | Partial |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Partial |
| Independent audit | No | No |
| Effective by default | Yes | Yes |
| No browsing data collected | Yes | Partial |
| Custom filters | Yes | Yes |

**uBlock Origin.** uBlock Origin scores 88 out of 100 (grade B) on the ad and tracker blockers criteria. It meets 6 of 7 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales, effective by default, no browsing data collected and custom filters. It does not meet independent audit.

**Ghostery.** Ghostery scores 65 out of 100 (grade C) on the ad and tracker blockers criteria. It meets 3 of 7 criteria: open source, effective by default and custom filters. It partly meets no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales and no browsing data collected. It does not meet independent audit. It is based in Germany: Fourteen Eyes member; EU member (GDPR).

Source: https://privacyratings.com/compare/ad-blockers/ublock-origin-vs-ghostery/