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Privacy Badger vs uBlock Origin
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| Fact | Privacy Badger | uBlock Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 3.9k | 69k |
| Latest | release-2026.9.15 | 1.75.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-13 | 2026-10-18 |
| Release cadence | about 62 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 5 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 →
PartialPrivacy BadgerLearns which third parties track you and blocks them, without filter lists for ads.
Full replacementuBlock OriginBlocks ads and trackers with filter lists and dynamic rules, with no acceptable ads program.
Privacy Badger
- release-2026.9.152026-09-152026.9.15
- release-2026.8.72026-08-072026.8.7
- release-2026.6.162026-06-162026.6.16
- release-2026.2.202026-02-202026.2.20
- release-2025.12.92025-12-092025.12.9
uBlock Origin
Privacy Badger
✓ signed The latest release, release-2026.9.15, 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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