uBlock Origin
Finally, an efficient blocker. Easy on CPU and memory.
What is uBlock Origin?
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Summary
IMPORTANT: uBlock Origin is completely unrelated to the site "ublock.org".
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, these lists of filters are loaded and enforced:
- uBlock Origin filter lists
- EasyList (ads)
- EasyPrivacy (tracking)
- Peter Lowe’s Ad server list (ads and tracking)
- Online Malicious URL Blocklist
More lists are available for you to select if you wish:
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Blocks ads effectively on various websites
- Works well with YouTube and YouTube Music
- Has many customization options
- Lite weight adblocker
Cons
- Causes certain websites to load slowly or not at all
- May freeze Twitch videos after blocking banner ads
- Issues with Chrome browser version compatibility
Most mentioned
- Causing websites to not load or load slowly
- Compatibility issues with Chrome browser version
- Effectively blocking ads on YouTube and YouTube Music
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Safety
Risk impact
uBlock Origin is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install uBlock Origin if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
uBlock Origin has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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