# uBlock

> uBlock is a permission-less content blocker. Blocks ads, trackers, miners, and more immediately upon installation.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ublock-for-firefox](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ublock-for-firefox)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ublock-for-firefox`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** uBlock
- **Daily users:** 43
- **Weekly downloads:** 178
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (8 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.10
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-09
- **First published:** 2025-02-06
- **Size:** 3.79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-02-17
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ublock-for-firefox/)

## Description

The official uBlock extension has been downloaded millions of times and is used all over the world. Install today and enjoy a hassle-free browsing experience!

Why uBlock?

☑ Block ads on YouTube, Facebook, and the rest of your favorite sites
☑ Easy to set up, so you can get your pop-up blocker going right away
☑ No customization needed: automatically provides you with the best ad blocking
☑ Protect yourself from trackers, crypto-miners, other privacy risks
☑ Fast performance: less strain on your computer so you can browse with ease
☑ Free to use, making it easy to jump in and start removing ads

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `alarms`
- `dns`
- `menus`
- `privacy`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `unlimitedStorage`
- `webNavigation`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `<all_urls>`

### Host permissions

- `*://*/*`

### Content script matches

- `*`
- `easylist.to`
- `*.fanboy.co.nz`
- `filterlists.com`
- `forums.lanik.us`
- `github.com`
- `*.github.io`
- `ublockorigin.github.io`
- `*.reddit.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ublock-for-firefox)