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uBlock Origin vs Very Good AdBlock

uBlock Origin

github.com

Very Good AdBlock

verygoodadblock.org

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FigureuBlock OriginVery Good AdBlock
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open sourceYes—
Windows—Yes
macOS—Yes
iOS—Yes
AndroidYes—
Plans published11
Spec score · Ad blockers8.6 (#12)8.0 (#27)
Browser supportmultiple-browsersThe maker lists Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, with Chromium browsers including Edge, Brave, and Arc supported through the Chrome Web Store listing.
Cookie popup blockingYesYes
Device coveragedesktop-and-mobiledesktop-and-mobile
Free planYesYes

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uBlock Origin

  • FreeFree

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Very Good AdBlock

  • FreeFree

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In their own words

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.

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Very Good AdBlock

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