uMatrix

Point & click to forbid/allow any class of requests made by your browser. Use it to block scripts, iframes, ads, facebook, etc.

What is uMatrix?

uMatrix is a matrix-based firewall Chrome extension designed to put users in control of their browser's activities. It enables users to decide where their browser connects, what type of data is downloaded, and what is allowed to execute, offering unparalleled privacy control. Out of the box, uMatrix blocks all 3rd-party scripts, which can be adjusted according to user’s preferences. Its filtering engine uses precedence logic to evaluate what is blocked or allowed. Additionally, it provides basic protection against trackers and malware sites.

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By: Raymond Hill (gorhill)

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Users: 90,000+

Rating: 4.71 (810)

Version: 1.4.4 (Last updated: 2021-07-20)

Creation date: 2019-11-02

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

browsingData
cookies
privacy
storage
tabs
unlimitedStorage
webNavigation
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
<all_urls>

Size: 1.46M

Email: ub*****@raymondhill.net

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 2786 ▲ 1

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#507 in Privacy & Security ▼ 9

#17 in destination keyword 2 ▲ 2

#60 in choice keyword 10 ▲ 5

#89 in goal keyword 9 ▲ 6

#104 in example keyword 2 ▲ 2

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uMatrix (v1.4.4)

4.79

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Extension summary

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uMatrix: A point-and-click matrix-based firewall, with many privacy-enhancing tools.

For advanced users.

CHANGE LOG: https://github.com/gorhill/uMatrix/releases

uMatrix put you in full control of where your browser is allowed to connect, what type of data it is allowed to download, and what it is allowed to execute. Nobody else decides for you: You choose. You are in full control of your privacy.

Out of the box, uMatrix works in relax block-all/allow-exceptionally mode, meaning web sites which require 3rd-party scripts are likely to be "broken". With two clicks, uMatrix can be set to work in allow-all/block-exceptionally mode, which generally will not break web sites. See https://github.com/gorhill/httpswitchboard/wiki/How-to-use-HTTP-Switchboard:-Two-opposing-views for more details on this topic.

See ALL the remote connections, failed or attempted, depending on whether they were blocked or allowed (you decide).
A single-click to whitelist/blacklist one or multiple classes of requests according to the destination and type of data (a blocked request will NEVER leave your browser).
Efficient blacklisting: cookies won't leave your browser, JavaScript won't execute, plugins won't play, tracking pixels won't download, etc.

User reviews

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Pros

Powerful tool for controlling what parts of webpages are loaded
Provides strong security enhancements for Chrome and Edge browsers
Highly configurable and allows fine-grained control per site
Effective in blocking unwanted content like ads and scripts
Good performance in monitoring and enhancing privacy

Cons

Not user-friendly and has a steep learning curve
No longer actively developed, leading to concerns about future compatibility
Can create web problems that block essential page elements
Built-in blocking rules can interfere with the functionality of popular websites
Complexity may deter new users despite its capabilities

Most mentioned

Not actively developed
Learning curve is steep
Powerful but not user-friendly
Can block essential content from websites
Fine-grained control over what is loaded

Recent reviews

We will miss this tool! Probably will migrate to another browser after MV3 will be enforced

Alexy Rozman, 2024-10-08

Daniel Kang, 2024-09-29

Even though this addon is no longer actively developed, I still use & highly value it on all my browsers. It's a great shame that it will soon stop working. Alternative MV3 script blocker options are sadly lacking by comparison - spent hours looking yesterday & nothing comes close to the functionality of umatrix.