uBlock Origin
Finally, an efficient wide-spectrum content blocker. Easy on CPU and memory.
What is uBlock Origin?
uBlock Origin is a Firefox add-on that serves as an efficient wide-spectrum content blocker, targeting ads, trackers, and other undesirable content while prioritizing low CPU usage and minimal memory footprint. Beyond ad-blocking, it offers customizable filters and advanced user controls for a personalized and streamlined browsing experience.
Stats
By:
Raymond Hill
Creation date:
2015-04-25
Weekly download count:
157,286
Firefox on Android:
Yes
Risk impact:
Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Permissions:
Size:
3.86M
URLs:
Website
,Privacy policy
Stats date:
Chrome-Stats Rank
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4
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Summary
uBlock Origin is not an "ad blocker", it's a wide-spectrum content blocker with CPU and memory efficiency as a primary feature.
Out of the box, uBO blocks ads, trackers, coin miners, popups, etc. through the following lists of filters, enabled by default:
- EasyList (ads)
- EasyPrivacy (tracking)
- Peter Lowe’s Ad server list (ads and tracking)
- Online Malicious URL Blocklist
- uBO's own lists
More lists are available for you to select if you wish:
- EasyList Cookie
Safety
Risk impact
uBlock Origin is very risky to use and it requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Avoid installing this add-on unless you absolutely trust this publisher.
Risk likelihood
uBlock Origin has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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