uBlock VS AdguardBrowserExtension

Compare uBlock vs AdguardBrowserExtension and see what are their differences.

uBlock

uBlock: a fast, lightweight, and lean blocker for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. [Moved to: https://github.com/uBlock-LLC/uBlock] (by chrisaljoudi)
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uBlock AdguardBrowserExtension
3 110
8,019 2,783
- 1.5%
0.0 9.5
almost 4 years ago 5 days ago
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GNU General Public License v3.0 only GNU General Public License v3.0 only
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uBlock

Posts with mentions or reviews of uBlock. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2022-12-31.
  • Fixing YouTube Leanback UI with recent versions of uBlock
    5 projects | /r/htpc | 31 Dec 2022
    google.*###atvcap + #tvcap > .mnr-c > .commercial-unit-mobile-top google.*###taw > .med + div > #tvcap > .mnr-c:not(.qs-ic) > .commercial-unit-mobile-top google.*###topstuff > #tads google.*##.commercial-unit-mobile-top .jackpot-main-content-container > .UpgKEd + .nZZLFc > .vci google.*##.commercial-unit-mobile-top .jackpot-main-content-container > .UpgKEd + .nZZLFc > div > .vci google.*##.commercial-unit-mobile-top > .v7hl4d google.*##.commercial-unit-mobile-top > div[data-pla="1"] google.*##div[jsdata*="CarouselPLA-"][data-id^="CarouselPLA-"] ! https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/issues/7761 google.*##div[data-ismultirow="true"][data-id^="CarouselPLA-"] google.*##div[data-flt-ve="sponsored_search_ads"] google.*##div[jscontroller="U835zd"] + c-wiz[jsrenderer="YnuqN"] google.*##div[role="navigation"] + c-wiz > div > .kxhcC google.*##div[role="navigation"] + c-wiz > script + div > .kxhcC ! https://www.reddit.com/r/uBlockOrigin/comments/8xg7p0/ublock_origin_is_not_blocking_google_sponsored/ google.*##.ads-ad ! https://github.com/chrisaljoudi/uBlock/issues/381 google.*###sqh ! https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/issues/3482 ! https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/issues/10099 !#if env_mobile www.google.*##:not(:matches-path(/^/search\?.*tbm=shop|^/shopping/)) a[href*="/aclk?"][data-al]:upward(2) !#endif ! https://github.com/NanoMeow/QuickReports/issues/1375#issuecomment-503802350 www.google.*##div.ellip > span:has-text(/^Ads?$/):upward(2) ! https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/issues/9597 www.google.*##[href^="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?"][href$="adurl="]:upward(3) www.google.*##:not(:matches-path(/^/search\?.*tbm=shop|^/shopping/)) *:not([class^="sh-sr__shop-result-group"]) [href^="/aclk"][href$="adurl="]:upward(3) ! https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/issues/10132 www.google.*##.sh-sr__shop-result-group[data-hveid] .sh-sp__btn:matches-css(font-size: 13px):upward(.sh-sr__shop-result-group):has(a[href^="/aclk"][href$="adurl="]) www.google.*##c-wiz div[data-hveid] > div > div > ul:has(> li[style="max-width:200px;"] > div > div[data-hveid] > a[href*="/aclk"]):upward(3) ! https://www.reddit.com/r/uBlockOrigin/comments/p94hv9/google_maps_booking_dot_com_ad/ www.google.*##div[data-section-id] > a[href^="/aclk"][href*="placesheetAdFix="][href*="adurl="]:upward(1) ! https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardFilters/issues/129955#issuecomment-1250122703 www.google.*##:matches-path(/travel/hotels/) div[data-is-promoted="true"] ! http://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/ublock-a-lean-and-fast-blocker.365273/page-25#post-2461804 ! Specific cosmetic filters for Youtube home page youtube.com##.masthead-ad-control,.ad-div,.pyv-afc-ads-container ! https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/issues/644#issuecomment-324214893 youtube.com###promotion-shelf ! https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/issues/1408 *_ad_$media,domain=youtube.com,3p ! https://redd.it/fg424w youtube.com##ytd-video-masthead-ad-advertiser-info-renderer,ytm-promoted-sparkles-web-renderer ! https://github.com/easylist/easylist/issues/5112 ! @@||youtube.com/get_video_info?*timedtext_editor$xhr,1p ! https://redd.it/ggcmkp https://redd.it/gx03e0 !youtube.com,youtube-nocookie.com##+js(json-prune, *.playerResponse.adPlacements *.playerResponse.playerAds [].playerResponse.adPlacements [].playerResponse.playerAds playerResponse.adPlacements playerResponse.playerAds adPlacements playerAds) youtube.com,youtubekids.com,youtube-nocookie.com##+js(json-prune, [].playerResponse.adPlacements [].playerResponse.playerAds playerResponse.adPlacements playerResponse.playerAds adPlacements playerAds) youtube.com,youtubekids.com,youtube-nocookie.com##+js(set, ytInitialPlayerResponse.adPlacements, undefined) youtube.com,youtubekids.com,youtube-nocookie.com##+js(set, playerResponse.adPlacements, undefined) ! https://www.reddit.com/r/uBlockOrigin/comments/kg7224/ youtube.com##ytd-display-ad-renderer:upward(ytd-rich-item-renderer)
  • I have disabled the ad filters, so why does uBO still blcok srv.carbonads.net?
    2 projects | /r/uBlockOrigin | 1 Nov 2022
    ! https://github.com/chrisaljoudi/uBlock/issues/774 ! To counter `carbonads.net` in Peter Lowe's ||carbonads.net^$badfilter ||carbonads.net^$3p
  • Adblock rule list to block ads in Unifi
    2 projects | /r/Ubiquiti | 10 Apr 2021
    This list can be used on all the other common ad blockers too, but they have their own settings page that I won't get into detail about. If you don't know about uBlock Origin, you might consider switching to it as it's GPL-licensed and is faster and lighter on resources than other ad blockers.

AdguardBrowserExtension

Posts with mentions or reviews of AdguardBrowserExtension. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-02-24.
  • How I stay (more) focused with ADHD
    3 projects | dev.to | 24 Feb 2024
    Tip: I use Adblock Plus on desktop, and AdGuard on iPhone and iPad.
  • What is adguardInstaller.com
    1 project | /r/Adguard | 10 Dec 2023
    I've used the AdGuard browser extension for a long time, and like it a lot, but I was browsing the AdGuard website (adguard.com, the official one) and when scrolling through the welcome page, I found a button labeled "Download" instead of "Install" the the rest, now, I have Firefox set to always ask when a website tries to download something, and it's the official AdGuard website, so I figured it was safe to satisfy my curiosity
  • What tools do you use to wage war with porn?
    1 project | /r/NoFapChristians | 30 Oct 2023
    AdGuard DNS - I found the filtering ability of Covenant Eyes somewhat underwhelming, so instead I use AdGuard DNS. In case you don't know, DNS (Domain Name Server) filtering is incredibly useful for blocking porn. Furthermore, if you pay for AdGuard VPN, you get AdGuard DNS thrown in for free (so you get privacy AND web filtering). AdGuard has other products as well that can be used in conjunction with the VPN and DNS servers. (adguard.com)
  • Adblock Plus and (A Little) More
    3 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 22 Oct 2023
    I use Firefox with uBlock Origin on the Mac and it works great, but for Safari the best option I've found is AdGuard (https://adguard.com). However, it is nowhere near as effective as uBlock Origin since Safari did the Manifest V3 thing.
  • How do I install adblocking extensions on Edge?
    2 projects | /r/browsers | 17 Sep 2023
    Adguard: https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardBrowserExtension/blob/master/README.md
  • uBlock-Origin – 1.52.0
    7 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 11 Sep 2023
    There's nothing that offers all these features and is free. But if you'd like to try Orion browser by Kagi [1], you can install uBlock Origin and many other web extensions for it on Mac, iOS and iPadOS. A paid alternative that is similar (at least for blocking specific elements) is AdGuard [2].

    [1]: https://browser.kagi.com/

    [2]: https://adguard.com/

  • ANNOUNCEMENT. Access Library Genesis via the trusted mirrors: libgen.fun and libgen.rs/library.lol/libgen.is/libgen.st
    1 project | /r/libgen | 14 Aug 2023
    Please don't! But if you do decide to use other websites, ensure you have an adblocker/anti-malware protection installed like AdGuard, uBlock Origin, or MalwareBytes, or access the websites via a free VM like VirtualBox, Microsoft's Application Guard, or iOS Safari on iPhone.
  • Netsec területen jártas arcok, mi a véleményetek az alábbi LifeProTip-ről?
    2 projects | /r/askhungary | 30 Jun 2023
  • Jiocinema subscription doesn’t provide ad-free streaming
    1 project | /r/india | 20 Jun 2023
    I use this, works for apps as well. Never showed an ad on apps. Enjoy ad free streaming. https://adguard.com
  • Discussion Thread
    5 projects | /r/neoliberal | 19 Jun 2023
    If you would like to do the same, install TamperMonkey for Chrome, GreaseMonkey for Firefox, NinjaKit for Safari, Violent Monkey for Opera, or AdGuard for Internet Explorer (in Advanced Mode), then add this GreaseMonkey script.

What are some alternatives?

When comparing uBlock and AdguardBrowserExtension you can also consider the following projects:

etaoin - Pure Clojure Webdriver protocol implementation

blahdns - A small hobby ads block dns project with doh, dot, dnscrypt support.

instagram_without_login - Open post and scroll window without login.

nextdns - NextDNS CLI client (DoH Proxy)

Reddit-ChromeExt-PromotedBlock - This is a google chrome extension to block promoted posts on reddit.

ClearUrls

De-Mainstream-YouTube-Extension - De-Mainstream YouTube A browser extension to remove Mainstream Media results from YouTube searches.

hush - 🤫 Noiseless Browsing – Content Blocker for Safari

ttv_adEraser - TTV AdEraser aims to remove livestream ads as well as add some useful features to our favourite streaming site.

blokada - The official repo for Blokada apps.

unifi-adfree - Adblock list to remove ads hosted on UniFi

blocklists - Shared lists of problem domains people may want to block with hosts files