Is uBlock origin safe to use?

[ALV]

I'm just paranoid and need words of comfort

[ナルゴ]

Yes? Just make sure you're using the one made by the actual author.

[AustrAlien2010]

It's apparently open source. So any malicious code would be discovered. Open source means that people can look into it, and see what it does.
But you're supposed to look at the advertisements, even if you do not like them.

[Seraphita]

I used ublock origins for years so yes? it's even the best thing for browsing.

[qb]

anything has hacks of sorts its just for pretty eye and you get lass ads and less lag sometimes, but as far safety all programs got spyware so if you fart the wrong way its gets screwed.

[Jazz]

Yes it's safe, furthermore it's open source (as in it's code is publicly viewable)

[Electric Cupcake]

U srs? NOT using it is unthinkably unsafe.

[Uncle Sam]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย ALV:

Is uBlock origin safe to use?
I'm just paranoid and need words of comfort

Yes Ublock Origin is safe, and imo is an essential tool due the absurd amount of ads & adware everywhere in the internet.

[Armagon]

As long as it's made by Raymond Hill (Gorhill)

[ALV]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย Uncle Sam:

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย ALV:

Is uBlock origin safe to use?
I'm just paranoid and need words of comfort

Yes Ublock Origin is safe, and imo is an essential tool due the absurd amount of ads & adware everywhere in the internet.

Agreed I mean I can't watch a single youtube video without having ads pop up almost every 3-4 min on a 20 min vid and most of it is alcohol related even though I don't drink nor have looked up any vids on alcohol

[ALV]

Thanks all for the words of comfort! Imma download the extension and finally enjoy a ad free video 👍👍

[skOsH♥]

I don't use it anymore. It caused problems when I had it on. Luckily I have a little toaster browser that already blocks the ads .

Also I am finding making videos to be rewarding (but also annoying editing wise.) I am never putting ads on any of them

[Fake]

Watching ads is a choice. . . . for now. Seriously, google/youtube is trying to make adblockers illegal.

[76561199387172291]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย ALV:

I'm just paranoid and need words of comfort

You are unsafe if you dont use it. BTW, Make sure to use the one made by the actual author cos there are rip-offs on there

[hypercybermegatron]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย ALV:

Is uBlock origin safe to use?

I'm just paranoid and need words of comfort

I'll put it to you this way. It's safer than allowing ads. Just make sure you get uBlock origin and not any of the imitations.

[KalGimpa]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย ALV:

I'm just paranoid and need words of comfort

why would/should you trust us if you are paranoid?

remember

just because you are paranoid, it doesn't mean you are wrong