uBlock Origin vs Wipr: privacy compared
uBlock Origin and Wipr are both rated in ad and tracker blockers against the same 7 public criteria. uBlock Origin does better on open source and custom filters.
| Criterion | uBlock Origin Our pick | Wipr |
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Grade B B (88/100) | Grade C C (65/100) |
| Jurisdiction | Unknown | Spain Fourteen Eyes |
| Open source Is all the source code needed to run the product public? | Yes source | No |
| No trackers or telemetry Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default? | Yes source | Yes source |
| No ads or data sales Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data? | Yes source | Yes source |
| Independent audit Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years? | No | No |
| Effective by default Does it block ads and trackers with its default settings, without paid tiers? | Yes source | Yes source |
| No browsing data collected Does it work without sending browsing data to the developer? | Yes source | Yes source |
| Custom filters Can users add their own filter lists and rules? | Yes source | No source |
Summaries
uBlock Origin. uBlock Origin scores 88 out of 100 (grade B) on the ad and tracker blockers criteria. It meets 6 of 7 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales, effective by default, no browsing data collected and custom filters. It does not meet independent audit.
Wipr. Wipr scores 65 out of 100 (grade C) on the ad and tracker blockers criteria. It meets 4 of 7 criteria: no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales, effective by default and no browsing data collected. It does not meet open source, independent audit and custom filters. It is based in Spain: Fourteen Eyes member; EU member (GDPR).