uBlock Origin
What it's for
The browser extension that blocks ads, trackers and spy scripts. The highest-return move, in ten seconds.
Why it matters
Online advertising is the main vector of surveillance and profiling. Blocking it cuts most tracking, speeds up pages and reduces malware risk.
For whom & when Everyone, on Firefox as well as Chromium browsers.
Install & use
Open your browser’s extension store and search “uBlock Origin” (the original, by Raymond Hill).
- Install it. It works right away, no setup needed.