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Privacy browser extension for Chrome and compatible Chromium browsers.

uBlock Origin is a wildly popular, open-source browser extension widely considered the most effective and resource-efficient content blocker available today. While often categorized simply as an "ad blocker," it is technically a wide-spectrum content blocker designed to neutralize advertisements, tracking scripts, cryptominers, and malware domains. Its primary mission is to protect user privacy and drastically speed up page loading times by blocking unwanted network requests. Unlike many commercial ad blockers that accept payments from advertisers to "whitelist" certain intrusive ads, uBlock Origin remains strictly independent and uncompromising. It operates on a sophisticated filter-list system, allowing advanced users to customize exactly what scripts are allowed to run on specific websites. Despite its immense power, it is incredibly lightweight, utilizing significantly less CPU and memory than its closest competitors. **Pricing:** uBlock Origin is 100% free and open-source software (FOSS). It contains no premium tiers, no hidden subscriptions, and no "acceptable ads" program. It is entirely maintained by dedicated volunteers and its original creator, Raymond Hill, who refuses to accept donations for the project.