Compare Chrome extensions: uBlock Origin vs uBlock

Stats uBlock Origin uBlock Origin uBlock uBlock
User count 37,000,000+ 700,000+
Average rating 4.67 3.66
Rating count 29,266 1,924
Last updated 2024-04-01 2024-03-15
Size 3.90M 59.99M
Version 1.57.0 24.0.4
Short description
Finally, an efficient blocker. Easy on CPU and memory. A no-nonsense ad blocker
Full 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:

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uBlock: A no-nonsense ad blocker.

The official uBlock extension has been downloaded millions of times and is used all over the world. Install today and enjoy a hassle-free browsing experience!

Why uBlock?

☑ Block ads on YouTube, Facebook, and the rest of your favorite sites ☑ Easy to set up, so you can get your pop-up blocker going right away ☑ No customization needed: automatically provides you with the best ad blocking ☑ Protect yourself from trackers, crypto-miners, other privacy risks ☑ Fast performance: less strain on your computer so you can browse with ease ☑ Free to use, making it easy to jump in and start removing ads


What is uBlock?

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