uBlock extension

Security at a glance

Elevated riskSafety score 59/10061 findings

Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

See the full security report

Chrome listing ID: epcnnfbjfcgphgdmggkamkmgojdagdnn

Permissions (10)

  • View open tabs
  • Observe web requests
  • Execute scripts in pages

Frequently asked questions

Is uBlock safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Chrome listing of uBlock at 59/100 (elevated risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does uBlock require?

uBlock requests 10 permissions. The most significant: View open tabs, Observe web requests, Execute scripts in pages. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops uBlock?

uBlock is published by ublock. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.