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uBlock for Windows

  • Free

  • In English
  • V 0.9.5.3
  • 2.8

    (123)
  • Security Status

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Block Ad and Browse Faster

So, you are browsing the internet, and the webpage you load comes with lots of ads. As in the entire border is littered with ads and the content is crammed in the middle. More, an ad interrupts your browsing whenever you click any part of the webpage. Annoying right? This is why having an ad blocker is very beneficial. Not only they save you from annoying ads, but having one also results in quicker and safer browsing. uBlock is a browser add-on which blocks annoying aspects of any webpage, including ads. The app also functions as a pop-up blocker and helps protect your device from malware. With the help of this software, you can have a web experience that is faster and more efficient.

Block anything that annoys you

uBlock is a general-purpose content blocker. It hides any part of a website, not just ads. The app can be used to block other forms of content on webpages that hinders high-quality browsing, including cookies, obnoxious videos, and trackers. It uses several public blacklists, such as EasyList, Spam404, and Peter Lowe's famous list, allowing you to customize filters and rules. With this, you have the power to choose which to webpage element to show whenever you browse. To see the number of elements blocked, you only need to see the uBlock icon.

The app also comes with uBlock options, which allow you to turn the blacklists on or off. These options also allow you to modify the white list of permitted sites and set up filters. In most cases, going to these screens isn’t required. uBlock works at full capacity as soon as you install it. The app is also completely free, so you will be protected and free from annoying ads, as long as you have it installed.

Turn it on or off with a click

Being one of the original and most popular ad blockers in the market, uBlock can be downloaded and installed in most browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Opera. The app is also one of the easiest to use, allowing you to activate it with one click. You don’t even have to launch it every time you browse. Once installed, you can see the app’s icon in your browsers button bar, where you can simply click it to turn it on or off. If activated, the app’s icon will go from grey to bright red. A number will appear on the icon if the app found and blocked annoying elements.

Simple and Effective

If you are looking for a simple yet powerful and effective advertisement blocker, look no further than uBlock. The app is easy to install and even easier to use. Even if you are not a tech-savvy user, you can set it up in no time. It is also independent of the big powers of the web, as well as fast and configurable, allowing you to set up the parameters to meet your needs. What’s more, it's free. The app will surely make your browsing a pleasurable experience once again.

PROS

  • Free and Easy to Use
  • Blocks Ads and Unwanted Webpage Elements
  • Configurable
  • Users Very Little Memory

CONS

  • Not All Ads Are Blocked on Some Websites
  • Cannot Be Installed on Some Web Browsers

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uBlock for PC

  • Free

  • In English
  • V 0.9.5.3
  • 2.8

    (123)
  • Security Status


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Laws concerning the use of this software vary from country to country. We do not encourage or condone the use of this program if it is in violation of these laws.