uBlock Origin Full Version Still Kicks Ass on Firefox
Chrome fucked it over with Manifest V3 but uBlock Origin remains the leanest, meanest content blocker alive. It murders ads, trackers, and redirects on every major tube site while barely touching your RAM.
What Is uBlock Origin?
Raymond Hill built this open-source extension back in 2015. It started as a fork and grew into the default choice for people tired of bloated blockers. No company owns it. No donations accepted. Just pure blocking power.
Content and Features
It crushes banner ads, video pre-rolls, pop-unders and cosmetic elements. Full dynamic filtering, scriptlet injection and huge filter list support on Firefox and Brave. Lite version on Chrome loses most advanced tricks due to Google limits. Updated a few days ago to version 2026.426.
Design and User Experience
Simple dashboard with one-click toggles and picker tool. No bullshit welcome screens. Works instantly after install. Mobile support is non-existent — browser extension only. Zero pop-ups from the extension itself.
How It Compares
Beats AdGuard on resource use and raw customization on Firefox. Loses to AdGuard on Chrome because of Manifest V3 limits. Stronger than Ghostery for deep element hiding but lacks Ghostery's built-in tracker stats. Privacy Badger is too passive next to uBlock Origin's active blocking.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Extremely low CPU and memory footprint even with dozens of filter lists
- Dynamic filtering mode gives power users total control over scripts
- Regular updates handle new anti-adblock tricks on tube sites fast
- Completely open source with public code anyone can audit
- Works perfectly on Brave and Firefox without any restrictions
Cons
- Full version completely gone from Chrome due to Google's rules
- No official mobile app or Safari support anymore
- Steep learning curve for anyone wanting advanced custom filters
Frequently Asked Questions
Does uBlock Origin still block YouTube ads well?
Yes on Firefox and Brave. Chrome Lite version struggles more with new ad formats.
Why did uBlock Origin disappear from Chrome?
Google's Manifest V3 killed the APIs needed for full dynamic blocking. Only the limited Lite version remains.
Is uBlock Origin better than AdGuard for porn sites?
On Firefox yes — lighter and more customizable. On Chrome AdGuard currently handles anti-adblock tricks better.
