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uBlock Origin vs uBlock Origin Lite
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | uBlock Origin | uBlock Origin Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 69k | 3.9k |
| Latest | 1.75.0 | 2026.1018.2229 |
| Last push | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-18 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 6 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
uBlock Origin Lite replaces uBlock Origin. Alternatives to uBlock Origin →
PartialSame filter lists on Manifest V3, without dynamic filtering or cosmetic rules set per site.
Both replace Adblock Plus. Alternatives to Adblock Plus →
Full replacementuBlock OriginBlocks ads and trackers with filter lists and dynamic rules, with no acceptable ads program.
Full replacementuBlock Origin LiteBlocks ads and trackers with declarative filter lists under Manifest V3.
uBlock Origin
uBlock Origin Lite
- 2026.1018.22292026-10-18uBO Lite (uBOL), an MV3 API-based content blocker.
- 2026.1012.15452026-10-12uBO Lite (uBOL), an MV3 API-based content blocker.
- 2026.1006.19312026-10-06uBO Lite (uBOL), an MV3 API-based content blocker.
- 2026.930.12272026-09-30uBO Lite (uBOL), an MV3 API-based content blocker.
- 2026.926.22022026-09-26uBO Lite (uBOL), an MV3 API-based content blocker.
uBlock Origin
✓ signed The latest release, 1.75.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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uBlock Origin Lite
unsigned The latest release, 2026.1018.2229, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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