uBlock

A no-nonsense ad blocker

uBlock: Efficient Ad and Content Blocker | Chrome Extension

uBlock is a no-nonsense ad blocker Chrome extension. It is designed for blocking ads and content on all websites, including platforms like YouTube and Facebook. This tool not only helps users avoid intrusive ads, but also protects them from trackers, crypto-miners and other privacy risks. Free to use, easy to set up, it ensures an efficient, fast, and fuss-free browsing experience.

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By: https://www.ublock.org

Users: 1,000,000+

Rating: 3.56

(2,054)

11 new ratings

Version: 25.3.0 (Last updated: 2024-12-10)

Creation date: 2019-12-12

Permissions:

alarms
declarativeNetRequest
declarativeNetRequestFeedback
tabs
webRequest
webNavigation
storage
unlimitedStorage
scripting

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size: 54.33M

Email: ub*****@ublock.org

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 288 ▲ 78

Other rankings

#2704 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 28

#49 in block ads keyword 74 ▼ 8

#51 in ad blocker keyword 78 ▲ 3

#52 in ad-blocking keyword 73 ▲ 2

#113 in block keyword 66 ▼ 6

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

uBlock (v25.3.0)

19,795+ 2.60

(9)

User 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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Blocks ads effectively on various sites according to some users
User-friendly interface praised in some reviews
Some users report it working well under certain conditions

Cons

Does not effectively block ads on popular platforms like YouTube
Users report the extension being a fake version and misleading about its capabilities
Some functionalities like element hiding have been removed or are not working
Inconsistent performance leading to ads still appearing on various sites
Issues with sites detecting its presence and blocking access

Most mentioned

It is a fake version of uBlock Origin
It does not block ads effectively on YouTube
User frustration regarding misrepresentation of its capabilities
Site detection of ad blocker hindering functionality
The removal of key features like element hider

User reviews

depuis le mois mars plus aucune utilité ne block plus les pubs sur les sites pourquoi ? comment ? je ne sais pas je met 3 étoilé pour le bon fonctionnement durant 1 ans

Pierre Hubert, 2025-03-09

не работает

Слеза алкоголика, 2025-03-08

It worked great until as of today it seems that sites now notice that I am using it whereas before they didn't realize I was using them and now can not for instance use my yahoo mail account because it keeps saying adblocker is detected, it's never done this in the past so something needs updated.

Lea Shadav, 2025-03-08

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Extension safety

Risk impact

uBlock requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of uBlock. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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