Platform
uBlock Origin
I just had a really weird experience that I might have avoided with uBlock Origin.
SpicyList Summary
uBlock Origin is a free, open-source browser extension designed to block ads, pop-ups, and trackers. It is widely used as a utility tool when browsing ad-heavy adult sites and installs in seconds from uBlockOrigin.com.
Compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Chromium. The extension relies on community-maintained block lists to filter known ad-serving domains and is noted for being CPU and memory efficient. It is not compatible with current versions of Safari.
While it cannot block 100% of intrusive content on all sites, independent testing confirms it substantially reduces ad interruptions on typical tube sites. The project refuses direct donations and is maintained entirely by volunteers.
Features
- +free and open-source
- +compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Chromium
- +blocks ads, pop-ups, pop-unders, and tracking scripts
- +uses community-maintained block lists
- +CPU and memory efficient
- +one-click install from uBlockOrigin.com
- +15 million+ users by 2016
- +refuses donations (development is community-funded)
Best for
casual tube usersprivacy-conscious users
Pricing
free
Caveats
- !not 100% effective on all sites
- !not compatible with current versions of Safari