uBlacklist

Blocks sites you specify from appearing in Google search results
What is uBlacklist?
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.
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Add-on stats

By: iorate
Rating: 4.58 (231)
Version: 8.9.2 (Last updated: 2024-07-31)
Creation date: 2019-03-19
Weekly download count: 452
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • alarms
  • identity
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 1.29M

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Add-on summary

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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
  • Effectively removes unwanted sites from search results, enhancing the browsing experience.
  • Works well with multiple search engines, including DuckDuckGo and Google.
  • Allows users to customize their search results by blocking specific sites or domains.
Cons
  • Inconsistent performance on certain platforms, particularly on DuckDuckGo in Firefox Mobile.
  • Some users experienced difficulty with pagination and new results loading in Google Images.
  • Setup can be complicated, requiring correct formatting to properly block sites.
Most mentioned
  • Blocks annoying sites like Fandom, Reddit, and Quora from search results.
  • Offers a better search experience by cleaning up search results.
  • Requires an initial setup effort for effective site blocking.
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

uBlacklist is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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