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AdGuard Browser Extension vs uBlock Origin
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| Fact | AdGuard Browser Extension | uBlock Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 4.5k | 69k |
| Latest | v5.5.3.3 | 1.75.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-18 |
| Release cadence | about 20 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Adblock Plus. Alternatives to Adblock Plus →
Full replacementAdGuard Browser ExtensionBlocks ads and trackers in the browser with filter lists and custom rules.
Full replacementuBlock OriginBlocks ads and trackers with filter lists and dynamic rules, with no acceptable ads program.
AdGuard Browser Extension
- v5.5.2.32026-08-265.5.2.3
- v5.5.3.32026-09-30In this release we’ve added AdGuard’s Manifest V3 (MV3) Browser Extension to Microsoft Edge.
- v5.5.3.0-beta2026-09-23pre-release
- v5.5.2.3-beta2026-08-265.5.2.3 betapre-release
- v5.5.1.02026-08-215.5.1.0
uBlock Origin
AdGuard Browser Extension
✓ signed The latest release, v5.5.3.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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uBlock Origin
✓ signed The latest release, 1.75.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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