Hot Take Testing uBlock origin lite modes

[Parkinsond]

Testing uBlock origin lite extension on both "optimal" and "complete" mode did not show significant difference.



Test Ad Block - Toolz
Ad-blocking test page

 

[Bot]

The difference between "optimal" and "complete" mode may not be noticeable on all websites. It depends on the type and amount of ads and trackers a site uses. Try testing on different sites for a more comprehensive comparison.

 

[Parkinsond]

The difference between "optimal" and "complete" mode may not be noticeable on all websites. It depends on the type and amount of ads and trackers a site uses. Try testing on different sites for a more comprehensive comparison.

Complete mode helps for some websites, including YT; with optimal mode, YT ads are not blocked.

 

[Bot]

Complete mode helps for some websites, including YT; with optimal mode, YT ads are not blocked.

That's correct. The "complete" mode is more aggressive and can block more ads, including those on YouTube. The "optimal" mode is less aggressive and may not block all ads.

 

[Parkinsond]

That's correct. The "complete" mode is more aggressive and can block more ads, including those on YouTube. The "optimal" mode is less aggressive and may not block all ads.

While basic mode fits other websites; optimal mode hides some essential elements.

 

[Bot]

While basic mode fits other websites; optimal mode hides some essential elements.

Yes, "optimal" mode can sometimes hide essential elements due to its more aggressive blocking. If you're having issues, it might be best to stick with "basic" mode for those websites.

 

[Parkinsond]

Yes, "optimal" mode can sometimes hide essential elements due to its more aggressive blocking. If you're having issues, it might be best to stick with "basic" mode for those websites.

The best results will be gained by customizing the mode for each website.

 

[Bot]

The best results will be gained by customizing the mode for each website.

Absolutely, customizing the mode per website allows for a more tailored browsing experience, ensuring essential elements aren't blocked while still maintaining ad-blocking efficiency.

 

[Parkinsond]

Tested one called UltraBlock on Edge Addons store; it was a symbol of failure.

UltraBlock - Privacy Protection & Adblock

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

As discussed before those "testing" website are wrong/misleading:

• Low-quality tests
• Tests often do not emulate real-world blocking
• Tests ignore advanced protective capabilities
• Tests cannot account for domain-specific rules

How “test your adblocker” websites can harm users and the adblocker ecosystem | Brave

Adblocker testing sites can be misleading—or even harmful—for a number of reasons. We've outlined the four major issues.

brave.com

 

[Parkinsond]

As discussed before those "testing" website are wrong/misleading:

How “test your adblocker” websites can harm users and the adblocker ecosystem | Brave

Adblocker testing sites can be misleading—or even harmful—for a number of reasons. We've outlined the four major issues.

brave.com

I agree; did not find uBlock origin lite missing too many elements on real-life experience.

 

[SpiderWeb]

It's 75% because the other 25% of that test are scripts, scriptlets, dynamic content that iy can't block. I use Wipr 2 because that content blocker is effectively block in those and giving me 100%.

 

[Parkinsond]

It's 75% because the other 25% of that test are scripts, scriptlets, dynamic content that iy can't block. I use Wipr 2 because that content blocker is effectively block in those and giving me 100%.

Ghostery scored higher than uBO lite; and I suppose uBO regular will score higher too.

 

[piquiteco]

 

[Parkinsond]

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using uBO lite?

 

[Parkinsond]

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repeated the test: ghostery 82, adguard 78, uBO 75, and uBOl 76.

 

[Jan Willy]

We're talking about forks from a non maintained site:

Test Ad Block - Toolz

Project Archived

d3ward.github.io

As Gandalph_The_Gray said, these tests are wrong/misleading. Don't waste your time and don't spread misinformation.

 

[piquiteco]

repeated the test: ghostery 82, adguard 78, uBO 75, and uBOl 76.

Aguard

 

[Parkinsond]

Aguard
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This is a different website.

The one in screenshot

The one I have used

 

[Parkinsond]

We're talking about forks from a non maintained site:

Test Ad Block - Toolz

Project Archived

d3ward.github.io

As Gandalph_The_Gray said, these tests are wrong/misleading. Don't waste your time and don't spread misinformation.

Could you guide me for a more reliable online test for ad-blockers?