# uBlock Origin

> Efficient content blocker for Chromium and Firefox

A fast, low-memory ad and tracker blocker with large filter lists and advanced per-site controls.

- Source: https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock
- License: GPL-3.0
- Language: JavaScript
- Stars: 68291
- Forks: 4375
- Contributors: 108
- Last commit: 2026-09-26
- Latest release: 1.75.0 (2026-09-16)
- Purpose: Security & identity
- Runs on: Extension / plugin
- For: Personal

## Worth score: 76/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 24/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 12/15
- Readiness: 5/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/gorhill/uBlock
Updated: 2026-10-03