uBlock Origin Lite now available on Firefox (addons.mozilla.org)

Article summary

The article announces the availability of uBlock Origin Lite on Firefox, with limited capabilities compared to the full version. The lite version is declarative, meaning it does not require a permanent process for filtering and relies on the browser for CSS/JS injection-based content filtering. This version is also available on Chrome, where it is necessary due to Manifest V3 limitations. The full version of uBlock Origin is still available and offers more features.

Main themes

• uBlock Origin Lite
• Manifest V3 limitations
• ad blocking capabilities
• browser comparison
• extension breakage
• online privacy and security

What commenters say

• uBlock Origin Lite has limited capabilities compared to the full version, which may not be sufficient for some users.
• The lite version is a result of Manifest V3 limitations, which are intended to restrict ad blocking capabilities.
• Some users prefer Firefox over Chrome due to concerns about Google's motives and potential breakage of extensions.
• Others argue that Firefox has also broken extensions in the past, and that Chromium forks may be a better option for stability.
• The availability of uBlock Origin Lite on Firefox may indicate a shift towards more limited ad blocking capabilities across browsers.
• Some users are concerned about the potential for websites to block users with ad blockers using the Web Integrity API.
• The full version of uBlock Origin is still available and offers more features, but its future is uncertain due to Manifest V3 limitations.
• Safari has limited ad blocking capabilities compared to other browsers, but some users find alternative solutions effective.