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uBlock Origin vs Adblock Plus: catalog facts
uBlock Origin	Adblock Plus
Free Free and open source; no donations sought	Free Free and open source under GPLv3 or later.
Browser extension	iOS, Browser extension
Wide-spectrum blocking of ads, trackers, coin miners, popups and malware sites using EasyList, EasyPrivacy and other… Designed to be CPU and memory efficient	Available for all major desktop browsers Customizable filter lists
Removed from the Chrome Web Store on 2026-08-31 with the Manifest V2 deprecation Microsoft Edge is transitioning consumers away from Manifest V2 extensions starting August 2026	The homepage leans on marketing claims rather than technical detail Separate apps are needed for mobile browsers
Browser extension	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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