uBlock Origin Lite

Name: uBlock Origin Lite
Rating: 4.7 (795 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

App Privacy & Security Open Source Content

By:

Raymond Hill

Rating:

4.70

(795) 11 new ratings

Version:

2026.529.1448 Last updated: 2026-05-29

Version code:

886301373

Creation date:

2025-08-04

Compatible devices:

Works as Safari extension:

Size:

49.46MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 64,176 ▲ 213

Other rankings

#7 in adblock keyword 96 ▼ 2

#9 in extension guard keyword 53 ▲ 1

#11 in ad blocker keyword 96 ▼ 1

#11 in adblocker keyword 92 ▼ 1

#15 in ad-blocking keyword 96 ▼ 6

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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.

Recent reviews

Pretty good but doesn’t actually work with Firefox so unusable for day to day. Oh well. Edit- nvm I’m doing it wrong. Restarting my phone made it work

by Bl*****, 2026-05-11

IOS really isn’t the place for great free apps that make such a positive change to the core features of your device. Something this good always requires ads or a subscription. Doing something good for others and asking nothing in return should be applauded. Thank you Raymond!

by Ni*****, 2026-05-08

I have never really reviewed an App on here. But this app absolutely deserves it. I cannot see myself without this app. A Most if you have an iOS device. Love it!