For advanced users, uBO provides a request firewall that allows granular control over scripts, iframes, and other web elements in real-time. Element Picker & Zapper:
The extension's manifesto is simple: . This distinguishes it from competitors like Adblock Plus, which allow some ads through their "Acceptable Ads" program. Key Features and Capabilities ublock origin
It typically uses less RAM and CPU because it blocks requests at the network level before they even download. For advanced users, uBO provides a request firewall
While often categorized as an ad blocker, uBlock Origin is a "wide-spectrum content blocker". It employs several techniques to neutralize privacy-invading methods: Key Features and Capabilities It typically uses less
uBlock Origin was created in 2014 by Raymond Hill (gorhill) as a fork of the original "uBlock" project. Hill sought to maintain a tool that remained a hobbyist project rather than a commercial one, ensuring it would never be compromised by monetization.
It blocks banner ads, video ads (including on YouTube and Twitch), and tracking scripts by default using various community-maintained lists like EasyList and EasyPrivacy.