<sup><ahref="https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/uBlock-Origin-is-completely-unrelated-to-the-web-site-ublock.org"><b>BEWARE!</b> uBlock Origin is (and has always been) COMPLETELY UNRELATED to the web site <code>ublock.org</code></a>.</sup>
uBlock Origin is **NOT** an "ad blocker": [it is a wide-spectrum blocker](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Blocking-mode) -- which happens to be able to function as a mere "ad blocker". The default behavior of uBlock Origin when newly installed is to block ads, trackers and malware sites -- through [_EasyList_](https://easylist.github.io/#easylist), [_EasyPrivacy_](https://easylist.github.io/#easyprivacy), [_Peter Lowe’s ad/tracking/malware servers_](https://pgl.yoyo.org/adservers/policy.php), various lists of [malware](http://www.malwaredomainlist.com/) [sites](http://www.malwaredomains.com/), and uBlock Origin's [own filter lists](https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/tree/master/filters).
[Popup user interface](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Quick-guide:-popup-user-interface) | [A point-and-click firewall which can be configured on a per-site basis](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Dynamic-filtering:-quick-guide)
<ahref="https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Quick-guide:-popup-user-interface"><imgsrc="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/gorhill/uBlock/master/doc/img/popup-1.png"/></a><br><sup>.<br>.</sup> | <ahref="https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Dynamic-filtering:-quick-guide"><imgsrc="https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/585534/9293685/378d18f0-4402-11e5-9255-8ed3fdbfa957.png"/></a><br><sup>Configure as you wish:<br>picture shows 3rd-party scripts and frames blocked by default everywhere</sup>
uBlock Origin (or uBlock₀) is not an *ad blocker*; it's a general-purpose blocker. uBlock₀ blocks ads through its support of the [Adblock Plus filter syntax](https://adblockplus.org/en/filters). uBlock₀ [extends](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Filter-syntax-extensions) the syntax and is designed to work with custom rules and filters. Furthermore, advanced mode allows uBlock₀ to work in [default-deny mode](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Dynamic-filtering:-default-deny), which mode will cause [all 3rd-party network requests](https://requestpolicycontinued.github.io/#what-are-cross-site-requests) to be blocked by default, unless allowed by the user.
That said, it's important to note that using a blocker is **NOT** [theft](https://twitter.com/LeaVerou/status/518154828166725632). Don't fall for this creepy idea. The _ultimate_ logical consequence of `blocking = theft` is the criminalisation of the inalienable right to privacy.
Ads, "unintrusive" or not, are just the visible portions of privacy-invading apparatus entering your browser when you visit most sites nowadays. **uBlock₀'s main goal is to help users neutralize such privacy-invading apparatus** — in a way that welcomes those users who don't wish to use more technical, involved means (such as [µMatrix](https://github.com/gorhill/uMatrix)).
_EasyList_, _Peter Lowe's Adservers_, _EasyPrivacy_ and _Malware domains_ are enabled by default when you install uBlock₀. Many more lists are readily available to block trackers, analytics, and more. Hosts files are also supported.
Once you install uBlock₀, you may easily un-select any of the pre-selected filter lists if you think uBlock₀ blocks too much. For reference, Adblock Plus installs with only _EasyList_ enabled by default.
<sup>[1] Details of the benchmark available at <ahref="https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Firefox-version:-benchmarking-memory-footprint">Firefox version: benchmarking memory footprint</a>.</sup><br>
<sup>Details of the benchmark available in <ahref="https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/blob/master/doc/benchmarks/cpu-usage-overall-20141226.ods">this LibreOffice spreadsheet</a>.</sup>
You can install the latest version [manually](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/tree/master/dist#install), from the [Chrome Store](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm), or from the [Opera store](https://addons.opera.com/extensions/details/ublock/).
There is also a development version in the Chrome store if you want to test uBlock Origin with the latest changes: see [_uBlock Origin dev build_](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin-dev-build/cgbcahbpdhpcegmbfconppldiemgcoii).
There is also a development version if you want to test uBlock Origin with the latest changes: for installation, see [Install / Firefox webext / For beta version](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/blob/master/dist/README.md#for-beta-version)
uBlock Origin is compatible with [SeaMonkey](http://www.seamonkey-project.org/), [Pale Moon](https://www.palemoon.org/), and possibly other browsers based on Firefox: for installation, see [Install / Firefox legacy](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/blob/master/dist/README.md#firefox-legacy).
To benefit from uBlock Origin's higher efficiency, it's advised that you don't use other inefficient blockers at the same time (such as AdBlock or Adblock Plus). uBlock₀ will do [as well or better](#blocking) than most popular ad blockers. Other blockers can also prevent uBlock₀'s privacy or anti-blocker features from working properly.
