uBlock Origin Lite

Name: uBlock Origin Lite
Rating: 4.7 (848 reviews)
Author: Raymond Hill

By: Raymond Hill

An efficient content blocker

Features & Capabilities

uBlock Origin Lite (uBO Lite) is a reliable, efficient content blocker for Chrome. It uses the default filterset mirroring uBlock Origin's: uBlock Origin's built-in filter lists, EasyList, EasyPrivacy, and Peter Lowe's Ad and Tracking Server List. You can enable additional rule sets from the options page to tailor blocking for privacy and performance.

Fully declarative, the extension performs filtering in the browser, so there is no permanent uBOL process consuming CPU or memory. The service worker runs only when you interact with the popup or option pages, delivering blocking with minimal resource usage.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Raymond Hill

Rating:

4.70

(848) 11 new ratings

Version:

2026.705.2152 Last updated: 2026-07-06

Version code:

887875751

Creation date:

2025-08-04

Compatible devices:

Works as Safari extension:

Size:

48.82MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-09

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 62,897 ▲ 163

Other rankings

#5 in adblock keyword 95

#8 in extension guard keyword 50 ▲ 1

#9 in skip ads keyword 60

#10 in ad blocker keyword 96

#10 in adblocker keyword 92

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Developed by:

Raymond Hill

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ublock-origin-lite/id6745342698

User Reviews

Most users praise uBlock Origin Lite for strong ad blocking on Safari across macOS and iOS, lightweight performance, and being free, open‑source, and configurable. Many cite easy setup and ongoing development. However, several common downsides appear: inconsistent settings UI, occasional bugs and reliability issues, and regressions after updates that drop or reset filters. A subset views it as less effective than some rivals. Overall, it’s highly regarded for blocking ads while remaining lightweight, but usability and update-related issues are recurring pain points.

Pros

Very effective ad blocking on Safari across Mac and iOS, blocking banners, popups, and distractions.
Lightweight and fast with minimal resource usage, no noticeable lag.
Free, open-source, and privacy-conscious (no paid subscriptions and no data collection).
Easy to set up and highly configurable with filter lists.
Active development and strong community support, with cross-platform updates.

Cons

Settings discovery is clunky; users report difficulty finding options and occasional UI freezes or unresponsive controls.
Intermittent bugs and reliability issues, including sign-in problems, 'doesn’t work' cases, and occasional blocking failures.
Updates/regressions: some filters get dropped or reset, reducing effectiveness and forcing workarounds.
In some reviews the blocker is perceived as less effective than other ad blockers.