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Same reason why I still use uMatrix in addition to uBlock even though custom rules in the latter are not any less powerful - user interface matters.



I still think Adblock Plus has superior UI than uBlock Origin, despite hasn't been using it for years.


uBlock is a great blocker, but an absolutely garbage UI. Luckily the on/off button + 'Element Blocker' context menu entry do most of what I want without having to yet again try to decipher its cryptic icons.


I like ublock origin's UI. Its one of the best extension UI's Ive used. Simple and clear. It's bare bones for power users and I guess that makes it inaccessible, calling it garbage seems like overkill.


It's not clear though. I still have no idea what these columns mean, despite have been actively learning about them multiple times (as in, I have to re-learn every time I need to use them). They don't even have tooltips.

A good UI should be self-explanatory, this is not even close.


Exactly! i often wish the umatrix UI was just merged into ublock origin as an optional tool.


Wasn’t it though? Just click the “I’m an advanced user” button in the uBlock Origin options. Then you get the per-domain block details in the uBlock Origin extension button just like uMatrix.


Per domain, but not per feature. Matrix let you specify whether to block images, cookies, script, etc for each domain from the UI.


How often does one want to individually allow specific 3rd-party cookies+images? uBlock already allows control over specific 3rd party scripts.


Often, which is why people like me still use uMatrix.


Does that include uMatrix on iOS or Android OS.


This was supposed to be a trick question. I do not think uMatrix is available for a mobile OS.




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