uBlock Origin 1.53 (github.com)

Article summary

uBlock Origin has released version 1.53, which includes various fixes and changes to improve ad blocking and filtering. The update adds new features such as additional set-cookie names and improved google-ima shim script. Users can install the stable build on Firefox, Chromium, Edge, or Opera. The update also includes improvements to the scriptlet injection and filtering expressions.

Main themes

• uBlock Origin update
• ad blocking effectiveness
• YouTube anti-ad-block measures
• online privacy and control
• ad blocker sustainability
• alternative YouTube viewers

What commenters say

• Some users have found that uBlock Origin still effectively blocks ads on YouTube, while others have experienced issues with the ad blocker being circumvented.
• Paying for YouTube Premium is not a viable option for some users, who prefer to use ad blockers instead.
• The use of ad blockers is seen as a way to take control of one's online experience and avoid annoying ads.
• The cat-and-mouse game between ad blockers and YouTube's anti-ad-block measures is ongoing, with some users expressing concern about the sustainability of manual filter updates.
• Some users have switched to alternative YouTube viewers or downloaders to avoid ads.
• The effectiveness of uBlock Origin in blocking ads is still superior to other ad blockers, according to some users.
• The use of uMatrix in conjunction with uBlock Origin provides a more fine-grained control over online tracking and ads.