Privacy Badger vs uBlock Origin
Privacy Badger
privacybadger.orguBlock Origin
github.comSide by side
| Figure | Privacy Badger | uBlock Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Chrome Extensions | 8.0 (#8) | 7.9 (#11) |
| Spec score · Browser Extensions | 7.9 (#10) | 7.8 (#11) |
| Spec score · Ad blockers | 8.0 (#28) | 8.6 (#12) |
| Browser support | major-browsers | multiple-browsers |
| Device coverage | desktop-and-mobile | desktop-and-mobile |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The Privacy Badger source code is licensed under GPLv3+. | The repository is licensed under GPL-3.0/GPLv3. |
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In their own words
Privacy Badger
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uBlock Origin
uBlock Origin is a free, open-source content blocker for desktop and Android versions of Firefox, as well as Chromium and Thunderbird versions. It blocks ads, trackers, coin miners, popups, anti-blockers, and malware sites by default. Several filter lists are built in, and users can add lists and hosts files or create custom rules using EasyList syntax with uBlock Origin extensions. If blocking is too broad, users can disable preselected lists. The basic and advanced popup interfaces include a per-site point-and-click firewall. The project’s stated purpose is to help users neutralize privacy-invading methods in the browser, and it is described as CPU- and memory-efficient, fast, and lean. It works best on Firefox and also supports Chromium-based browsers, including Edge and Opera. In Thunderbird, it affects feeds but not email. The project advises against running it alongside another content blocker. It is licensed under GPL-3.0/GPLv3, and enterprise deployment documentation is available.