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ADZbuzz uBlock
ADZbuzz fork of the famous uBlock. A multi-purpose blocker for the user, by the user.
What is ADZbuzz uBlock?
ADZbuzz uBlock is a memory-efficient and CPU-friendly chrome extension, designed for blocking ads and creating filters. Originating from the acclaimed uBlock Origin, it maintains a pleasing balance between user experience and publisher benefits. It features built-in filter lists and the capacity to synchronize with other lists for enhanced functionality. However, care must be taken to avoid adding too many filters to avoid potential website breakage.
Stats
- contextMenus
- privacy
- storage
- tabs
- unlimitedStorage
- webNavigation
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
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Summary
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: We acknowledge and will continue to do so, uBlock Origin, from which this blocker is forked from. ADZbuzz uBlock inherits the benefits of the uBlock Origin with a minor twist for ADZbuzz to be to utilize this tool to provide a win-win situation for content users and publishers alike.
Here's the detailed description quote from uBlock Origin which applies to this extension as well:
An efficient blocker: easy on memory and CPU footprint, and yet can load and enforce thousands more filters than other popular blockers out there.
Illustrated overview of its efficiency: https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/uBlock-vs.-ABP:-efficiency-compared
Usage: The big power button in the popup is to permanently disable/enable uBlock Origin for the current web site. It applies to the current web site only, it is not a global power button.
Flexible, it's more than an "ad blocker": it can also read and create filters from hosts files.
Out of the box, these lists of filters are loaded and enforced:
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Blocks all ads
- Speeds up browsing experience
- Gives incentives to publishers and end users
- Easy to use
- Supports content creators
Cons
- Doesn't work on Twitch
- Legitimate images are being auto-blocked
- Support site not functioning
- Potential GPL violation
- Considered a copy of uBlock Origin
Most mentioned
- Effective ad blocking
- Improves page load speed
- Infringement of uBlock Origin's GPL License
- Issues with support or instructions
- Positive impact on publishers' revenue
Safety
Risk impact
ADZbuzz uBlock is not very risky to use and it requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Avoid installing this extension unless you absolutely trust this publisher.
Risk likelihood
ADZbuzz uBlock has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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