uBlock Origin Lite Returns to Firefox Add-ons Store
uBlock Origin Lite is back on the Firefox add-ons store, two years after a review dispute got it pulled, PiunikaWeb reported.
The lightweight ad blocker was removed in 2024 after a review clash with Mozilla. Users have waited two years for its return.
PCWorld covered the original removal from the Firefox store. The dispute centred on how the extension handled permissions.
Ad blockers remain hugely popular as ads grow more aggressive. YouTube’s crackdown on blockers has pushed users toward tougher tools.
The return gives Firefox users their favourite lightweight blocker back. It is available to install from the add-ons store now.
Mozilla runs the Firefox add-ons store and reviews every extension. Review disputes have removed popular extensions before. The Lite version uses fewer permissions than the full blocker. Users can now install it again from the store. The return ends a two-year wait for its fans.
The extension is free and open source. Its return was celebrated by privacy advocates across tech forums this week.
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