uBlock Origin
Finally, an efficient blocker. Easy on CPU and memory.
uBlock Origin - Efficient and User-Friendly Content Blocker
uBlock Origin is a Chrome extension primarily designed for blocking unwanted content. It's not just an ad blocker, but offers a wide spectrum of actions, including ads and tracking, malware blocking, cookie warnings, and more, while being light on CPU and memory. It provides user flexibility in blocking content, enabling you to select the filters and create your own rules. All of this, for free and with transparency, as it’s an open-source project.
Extension stats
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- alarms
- contextMenus
- privacy
- storage
- tabs
- unlimitedStorage
- webNavigation
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- <all_urls>
Size: 3.98M
Email: ub*****@raymondhill.net
URLs: Privacy policy
Ranking
# 7
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Extension 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:
See moreUser reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Effectively blocks ads, particularly on platforms like YouTube
- User-friendly interface with a variety of features
- Users express strong loyalty and preference for uBlock Origin over other options
- Enhances browsing speed by blocking unwanted content
- Works well across different browsers and devices
Cons
- Issues with blocking ads on YouTube after updates
- Concerns about potential removal from the Chrome Web Store
- Some users experience functionality problems and must refresh pages
- Criticism of Google's policies affecting ad blockers
Most mentioned
- Threat of uBlock Origin being removed from Chrome
- Willingness to switch to other browsers if uBlock Origin is not supported
- Mixed experiences with ad blocking effectiveness on YouTube
- Trust in uBlock Origin as a reliable ad blocker
- Frustration with Google's practices regarding extensions
User reviews
Najlepszy bloker reklam. Niestety od wczoraj youtube wymusza wyłączenie go
by 
Mała Mi, 2024-12-21
Mała Mi, 2024-12-21Great plugin. Google wants more money so they had to kill this.
by 
Justas Urbonas, 2024-12-21
Justas Urbonas, 2024-12-21 by 
Atul kumar mishra (Atul), 2024-12-21
Atul kumar mishra (Atul), 2024-12-21Extension safety
Risk impact
uBlock Origin requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
uBlock Origin has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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