uBlock Origin

Open source

Open source, low-resource content and ad blocker for web browsers.

by uBlock Origin contributorsOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wikiVerified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): ad blocker, browser extension, content blocker, privacy, filter listsVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktop, mobileVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerified
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/gorhill/uBlockVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): GPL-3.0Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): wide-spectrum content blocking, ad, tracker, coin-miner and popup blocking, per-site dynamic filtering firewall, custom filters and filter-list subscriptions, hosts file supportVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): Reddit (/r/uBlockOrigin), GitHub issuesVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): CPU-efficient open-source browser content blocker with advanced per-site controls — best on Firefox desktop and Android.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): browser ad blocking, privacy protection, advanced content filteringVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): intermediateVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Changelog/release notes(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/releasesVerified
Current version(1.12.3): 1.75.0Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerified

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