uBlacklist

Blocks sites you specify from appearing in Google search results

uBlacklist: Firefox Add-on to Block Specified Sites from Google Search

uBlacklist is a comprehensive Firefox extension dedicated to blocking specific sites from appearing in Google search results. Users can set detailed rules, use match patterns or regular expressions to filter sites. The tool also allows users to sync rules across different devices using cloud storage platforms like Google Drive or Dropbox. Moreover, uBlacklist supports subscribing to public rulesets. The add-on works with multiple search engines and offers a detailed usage guide along with a frequently updated changelog.

Add-on stats

By: iorate
Version: 8.9.2 (Last updated: 2024-07-31)
Creation date: 2019-03-19
Weekly download count: 999
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • alarms
  • identity
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 1.29M

Other platforms

uBlacklist (v8.9.2)
4.45 (771) 200,000
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

This extension prevents the sites you specify from appearing in Google search results.

You can add rules on search result pages, or on sites to be blocked by clicking the toolbar icon. Rules can be specified either by match patterns (e.g. ://.example.com/*) or by regular expressions (e.g. /example.(net|org)/).

You can use this extension in several search engines other than Google. The list of supported search engines is available at: https://github.com/iorate/ublacklist#supported-search-engines

You can synchronize rulesets across devices via cloud storage. At the moment, Google Drive and Dropbox are supported.

You can also subscribe to public rulesets. Some subscriptions are listed on the website: https://iorate.github.io/ublacklist/subscriptions

Usage: https://iorate.github.io/ublacklist/docs/getting-started

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very simple and easy to use
  • Effectively blocks unwanted sites from search results
  • Works on multiple search engines when enabled
  • Helps clean up search results from content farms and tabloids
  • User-friendly and appreciated by long-term users
Cons
  • Doesn't consistently work on DuckDuckGo
  • Some users experience issues where blocked sites still appear
  • Inconsistent performance on Firefox Mobile
Most mentioned
  • Request for support on DuckDuckGo
  • Blocking unwanted sites
  • Inconsistent functionality across different platforms
  • Ease of use and effectiveness in cleaning search results
User reviews

Make ot for duckduckgo
by good2see, 2025-01-11

by igorlogius, 2025-01-11
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

uBlacklist requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

uBlacklist has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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