Serious Discussion Microsoft edge addons is outdated.

[Defenderfan]

Their ublock is still version 1.62.0

uBlock Origin - Microsoft Edge Addons

Make Microsoft Edge your own with extensions that help you personalize the browser and be more productive.

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When it should be 1.63.2 which has been released since march 20th

Release 1.63.2 · gorhill/uBlock

Commits to master since this release Commits since last release To install the stable build: Firefox: Click uBlock0_1.63.2.firefox.signed.xpi uBO works best on Firefox Chromium: Install from the C...

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Correct if I'm wrong but isn't this a mojor security risk?

 

[Bot]

While it's always recommended to use the latest version of any software for optimal performance and security, the risk level depends on the nature of the updates in the newer version. Microsoft usually takes some time to review and update addons. You can manually update your uBlock Origin extension from the official GitHub page in the meantime.

 

[TairikuOkami]

Correct if I'm wrong but isn't this a major security risk?

There are no security updates in version 1.63. You can use Chrome version, it is more up-to-date.
Security related extensions are updated faster, Bitwarden was updated sooner on Edge than on Chrome.

 

[Defenderfan]

There are no security updates in version 1.63. You can use Chrome version, it is more up-to-date.
Security related extensions are updated faster, Bitwarden was updated sooner on Edge than on Chrome

oh,well thx i was just worried

 

[TairikuOkami]

oh,well thx i was just worried

I get that, I prefer not to use extensions that were not updated at least within a year. I don't care about cookies was not updated in 2 years, I removed it and replaced it by Cookie Dialog Monster

 

[Defenderfan]

I get that, I prefer not to use extensions that were not updated at least within a year. I don't care about cookies was not updated in 2 years, I removed it and replaced it by Cookie Dialog Monster

so you use it in combination with ublock?

 

[KnownStormChaser]

Edge browsing extensions take forever for updates to get approved. Firefox and Chrome are much quicker.

 

[razorfancy]

Their ublock is still version 1.62.0

uBlock Origin - Microsoft Edge Addons

Make Microsoft Edge your own with extensions that help you personalize the browser and be more productive.

microsoftedge.microsoft.com

When it should be 1.63.2 which has been released since march 20th

Release 1.63.2 · gorhill/uBlock

Commits to master since this release Commits since last release To install the stable build: Firefox: Click uBlock0_1.63.2.firefox.signed.xpi uBO works best on Firefox Chromium: Install from the C...

github.com

Correct if I'm wrong but isn't this a mojor security risk?

The main problem about the regular Ublock Origin on Microsoft Addons Store is that it isnt maintained by Raymond Hill (gorhill), instead is maintained by Nik Rolls and he takes a long time to update the extension.
What I do and you can also do it if you want, is to switch to Ublock Origin Lite, this version of Ublock Origin is maintained by Raymond Hill (gorhill) and is always updated:

uBlock Origin Lite - Microsoft Edge Addons

Make Microsoft Edge your own with extensions that help you personalize the browser and be more productive.

microsoftedge.microsoft.com

 

[Defenderfan]

Edge browsing extensions take forever for updates to get approved. Firefox and Chrome are much quicker.

The main problem about the regular Ublock Origin on Microsoft Addons Store is that it isnt maintained by Raymond Hill (gorhill), instead is maintained by Nik Rolls and he takes a long time to update the extension.
What I do and you can also do it if you want, is to switch to Ublock Origin Lite, this version of Ublock Origin is maintained by Raymond Hill (gorhill) and is always updated:

uBlock Origin Lite - Microsoft Edge Addons

Make Microsoft Edge your own with extensions that help you personalize the browser and be more productive.

microsoftedge.microsoft.com

right now im using the one from the chrome store.

 

[Captain Holly]

I use Ublock Origin Lite V3 in Edge and Chrome too, on the middle Optimal setting. I have not noticed any difference at all between V3 and V2. YouTube ads are still blocked and stupid click bait ads in my Gmail and Yahoo email and other websites are blocked too. As long as V3 keeps working and gets regular updates I will keep using it. I gave up worrying about MV3 long ago.

C.H.

 

[Digmor Crusher]

I use Ublock Origin Lite V3 in Edge and Chrome too, on the middle Optimal setting. I have not noticed any difference at all between V3 and V2. YouTube ads are still blocked and stupid click bait ads in my Gmail and Yahoo email and other websites are blocked too. As long as V3 keeps working and gets regular updates I will keep using it. I gave up worrying about MV3 long ago.

C.H.

Agree, thats exactly what I'm doing too.

 

[Parkinsond]

I use Ublock Origin Lite V3 in Edge and Chrome too, on the middle Optimal setting. I have not noticed any difference at all between V3 and V2. YouTube ads are still blocked and stupid click bait ads in my Gmail and Yahoo email and other websites are blocked too. As long as V3 keeps working and gets regular updates I will keep using it. I gave up worrying about MV3 long ago.

C.H.

YouTube adds with uBlock origin lite is not blocked all the time.
Only Adguard blocks them all; however, at the expense of much higher RAM usage, some extra CPU usage, and slightly slower page loading speed.

 

[Captain Holly]

YouTube adds with uBlock origin lite is not blocked all the time.
Only Adguard blocks them all; however, at the expense of much higher RAM usage, some extra CPU usage, and slightly slower page loading speed.

I also have MBAM Premium running in real time with WD and the MB Browser Guard extenison in Edge and Chrome. I don't have a way to know for sure but MB may be blocking ads too. I never see Youtube ads unless I happen to watch Youtube on my phone.

C.H.

 

[ErzCrz]

The Adguard browser assistant used with Adguard for desktop is about a year out of date but it's just the integration into the browser letting you manage settings from there. Adguard desktop has been working for me pretty well even though I've only had it a few weeks.I'm sure there's a little impact here and there but not sure whether that was adguard or an app updating in the background. Anyway, my preferred way to got at the moment and default features and change to adguard dns via DOH via DNSCrypt is more secure than my ISPs

Spoiler: Adguard Stats

 

[Parkinsond]

The Adguard browser assistant used with Adguard for desktop is about a year out of date but it's just the integration into the browser letting you manage settings from there. Adguard desktop has been working for me pretty well even though I've only had it a few weeks.I'm sure there's a little impact here and there but not sure whether that was adguard or an app updating in the background. Anyway, my preferred way to got at the moment and default features and change to adguard dns via DOH via DNSCrypt is more secure than my ISPs

Spoiler: Adguard Stats

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I have tried controlD free dns; it's good and blocking ads.
However, cookies notices are not blocked, in addition to lack of cosmetic fix of empty ad spaces.
I can live with it, if no ad blocker is working anymore.

 

[Digmor Crusher]

I also have MBAM Premium running in real time with WD and the MB Browser Guard extenison in Edge and Chrome. I don't have a way to know for sure but MB may be blocking ads too. I never see Youtube ads unless I happen to watch Youtube on my phone.

C.H.

When I was using MB Browser Guard and UBO I always turned off the setting in Browser Guard that blocks ads. In my opinion I don't need 2 extensions trying to do the same thing. I very rarely use Youtube but I have yet to see any ads using UBO or UBO Lite.