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Ghostery vs uBlock Origin
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Ghostery | uBlock Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 1.8k | 69k |
| Latest | v10.6.7 | 1.75.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-18 |
| Release cadence | about 5 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 →
PartialGhosteryBlocks ads and trackers in the browser, with a tracker list shown per page.
Full replacementuBlock OriginBlocks ads and trackers with filter lists and dynamic rules, with no acceptable ads program.
Ghostery
- v10.6.82026-10-14More reliable tracker stats in the panel and toolbar badge. They now stay accurate when the browser restarts the extens…pre-release
- v10.6.72026-10-07Fixed Ghostery becoming unresponsive on Safari after exceeding its storage limit, and the oversized data is cleaned up…
- v10.6.62026-10-02Fixed YouTube becoming slow or unresponsive, especially in Firefox, caused by ad-blocking scripts repeatedly slowing ea…
- v10.6.52026-10-01Removing filter lists and websites in Settings now requires confirmation.
- v10.6.42026-09-23New "Notification prompts" option in Distractions settings blocks the "Allow notifications?" pop-ups from websites.
uBlock Origin
Ghostery
✓ signed The latest release, v10.6.7, 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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