uBlock Origin Lite
What is uBlock Origin Lite?
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uBO Lite (uBOL) is a permission-less MV3-based content blocker.
The default ruleset corresponds to uBlock Origin's default filterset:
- uBlock Origin's built-in filter lists
- EasyList
- EasyPrivacy
- Peter Lowe’s Ad and tracking server list
You can add more rulesets by visiting the options page -- click the Cogs icon in the popup panel.
uBOL is entirely declarative, meaning there is no need for a permanent uBOL process for the filtering to occur, and CSS/JS injection-based content filtering is performed reliably by the browser itself rather than by the extension. This means that uBOL itself does not consume CPU/memory resources while content blocking is ongoing -- uBOL's service worker process is required only when you interact with the popup panel or the option pages.
uBOL does not require broad "read and modify data" permission at install time, hence its limited capabilities out of the box compared to uBlock Origin or other content blockers requiring broad "read and modify data" permissions at install time.
User reviews
- Blocks ads effectively.
- Lighter and faster compared to the original uBlock Origin.
- Simpler configuration and user-friendly for basic use cases.
- Developed by the same team as uBlock Origin, ensuring reliability.
- Lacks manual filter selection and custom filtering options.
- Breaks some websites even at optimal settings.
- Incompatible with certain platforms or features (e.g., Spotify).
- Limited functionality compared to the original uBlock Origin.
- Missing element blocking function like uBlock Origin.
- Users prefer the full version of uBlock Origin.
- Problematic with some ads and tracking blockers.
- Simplicity and ease of use are highlighted.
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uBlock Origin Lite is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
uBlock Origin Lite has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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