We built the extension that blocks ads, trackers and third-party cookies(ultrablock.org)

12 pointsby dotcoma2 yıl önce23 comments

We built the extension that blocks ads, trackers and third-party cookies

https://ultrablock.org/about/

25 comments

akrotkov2 yıl önce

I'll ask the question that I'm sure many are thinking but I don't see answered on the page:

Why choose this extension over uBlock Origin, which has years of trust built?

dotcoma2 yıl önce

Does Ublock also block trackers ?

I use Privacy Badger alongside Ublock.

raspyberr2 yıl önce

It has been the consensus of the privacy community for quite a few years now not to use Privacy Badger. As few exentions as possible to cover everything is the current view. Arkenfox lists extension features that aren't covered by FireFox inbuilt or uBlock Origin: https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js/wiki/4.1-Extensions

dotcoma2 yıl önce

Interesting. Thanks.

ghostwords2 yıl önce

Hi, PB dev here. Privacy Badger does not replace uBlock Origin, and uBlock Origin does not replace Privacy Badger. While one of them may well be enough for you, the two work well together. Our FAQ goes into what makes Privacy Badger different here[1] and here[2].

[1] https://privacybadger.org/#How-is-Privacy-Badger-different-f...

[2] https://privacybadger.org/#Is-Privacy-Badger-compatible-with...

dotcoma2 yıl önce

Thanks, even though I can't install PB on my current browser anyway.

I use Iridium, and they are still based, om OSX, on Chromium 116.0.

ghostwords2 yıl önce

Ah! We had to bump minimum Chrome version to 121 because of some stuff related to the Manifest V3 migration. Hopefully Iridium will update their browser soon; doesn't seem secure to run on old Chromium.

fl0id2 yıl önce

It blocks anything you want based on your settings. Yes, also trackers.

dotcoma2 yıl önce

Will look into it, thanks.

DavideNL2 yıl önce

uBlock > Settings > Filter Lists > Privacy >

dotcoma2 yıl önce

Thanks.

morsch2 yıl önce

> Types of data that we store

> When you use our extension: date, time, your IP address, a unique hash for rate limiting, hostname to query our API and get the number of trackers we detected in the website you are visiting

Cool

spookie2 yıl önce

Between this and ads I'm not sure what's worse.

abhinavk2 yıl önce

Since it’s not an open-source project, what’s the business model here? There already are comprehensive public blocklists. Why the need to repeat the work? Also in the stats page, it’s seems like the extension reports back every URL visited to facilitate this.

Maybe add a comparison between popular adblockers to help people switch.

ssklash2 yıl önce

The most significant feature of uBlockOrigin, aside from being open source, is the trust that gorhill has earned over the years. He could have been acquired and probably made millions, but he hasn't, because he knows how important what he does has become. There's no replacing that with some closed-source, fly-by-night, probable money grab like this.

user7647432 yıl önce

Not open source, no thanks

guesswho_2 yıl önce

Is there any blocker that block fingerprint.com hosted in a subdomain?

Is there any adblocker that blocks yt ads?

fl0id2 yıl önce

In the past, ublock origin worked for yt. Though if they add in-stream ads it probably will fail.

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steveharman2 yıl önce

No mention of YouTube afaict?

radar13102 yıl önce

“This add-on is not actively monitored for security by Mozilla. Make sure you trust it before installing.”

nothrowaways2 yıl önce

This is ridiculous.

nine_k2 yıl önce

- Not open-source.

- Does not run locally.

- Sends some kind of tracking data to its servers.

It may be a good tool to have your pages load faster. It's a questionable tool if you want enhanced privacy.

bagels2 yıl önce

Why do you think it is ridiculous? I don't think the comment adds much without the rationale.