Tech riderRev. 27 Sept 2026
uBlock Origin
- 1Runs onAndroid
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Device coveragedesktop-and-mobile
- 4Custom filter listsYes
- 5Element pickerYes
- 6Cookie popup blockingYes
- 7Browser supportmultiple-browsers
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
uBlock Origin is ranked #9 of 48 in ad blockers on Specifiction. It runs on Android. There is a free plan.
uBlock Origin plans and pricing
All plansFree Free github.com · 27 Sept 2026
Compared on ad blockers
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Device coverage
- desktop-and-mobilegithub.com
- Custom filter lists
- Yesgithub.com
- Element picker
- Yesgithub.com
- Cookie popup blocking
- Yesgithub.com
- Browser support
- multiple-browsersgithub.com
Facts
- Pricing model
- Free and open-source; no paid pricing is stated.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Free tier limits
- The page does not state a numeric free-tier limit.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Billing terms
- No billing schedule or paid subscription terms are stated.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Trial and refund
- No trial or refund policy is stated.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Supported browsers
- It works best on Firefox and supports Chromium-based browsers, including Edge and Opera.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Platform coverage
- Available for desktop and Android versions of Firefox; Chromium and Thunderbird versions are also provided.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Content blocking
- Blocks ads, trackers, coin miners, popups, anti-blockers, and malware sites by default.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Filter lists
- Uses several built-in lists and supports many other lists and hosts files.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Custom filters
- Uses EasyList syntax and extends it for custom rules and filters.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Filter selection
- Users can unselect preselected filter lists if uBO blocks too much.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Privacy goal
- Its primary goal is helping users neutralize privacy-invading methods entering the browser.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Performance profile
- Described as CPU- and memory-efficient, fast, and lean.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- User interfaces
- Offers basic and advanced popup interfaces, including a per-site point-and-click firewall.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Thunderbird scope
- In Thunderbird, it affects feeds but not emails.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Blocker compatibility
- The page advises against using uBO with another content blocker.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Enterprise deployment
- Enterprise deployment documentation is provided.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Support channel
- Support, questions, and help are directed to the uBlockOrigin subreddit.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Software license
- The repository is licensed under GPL-3.0/GPLv3.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Repository activity
- The repository lists 14,307 commits, 68.2k stars, and 4.4k forks.github.com · 27 Sept 2026
Best uBlock Origin alternatives
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Ad Blockers in 2026#9 of 48
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Sources
- github.com/gorhill/uBlock· checked 27 Sept 2026
- github.com/gorhill/uBlock/pricing· checked 27 Sept 2026