# uBlock Origin vs Wipr: privacy compared

| Criterion | uBlock Origin | Wipr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grade | B (88/100) | C (65/100) |
| Jurisdiction | Unknown | Spain (Fourteen Eyes) |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | Yes |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Yes |
| Independent audit | No | No |
| Effective by default | Yes | Yes |
| No browsing data collected | Yes | Yes |
| Custom filters | Yes | No |

**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).

Source: https://privacyratings.com/compare/ad-blockers/ublock-origin-vs-wipr/
