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That tradeoff is already possible with the normal uBlock Origin; it just has a different (preferable IMO) default. The only apparent upside to this version is

• akyuu 3y ago
  If you use a non-declarative adblocker, you're not just trusting the developer, but also all the third-party filter lists you've subscribed to. These filters have powerful capabilities and can even exfiltrate website data [1], and they are updated in real time, so if a bad actor pushed a malicious update (e.g. by gaining access to any EasyList contributor account), you would most likely be affected. However, it's true some websites (like YouTube) are especially problematic and a declarative adblocker is not enough. What you can do is combine both approaches: use a declarative adblocker (uBlock Origin Lite) as a baseline, and selectively enable non-declarative adblockers (uBlock Origin) for specific websites (see [2] for a detailed overview). I like this layered approach because it gets you the best of both worlds: the security and performance of a declarative adblocker, and the functionality of a non-declarative adblocker when you need it, without compromising your entire browsing session. [1] https://portswigger.net/research/ublock-i-exfiltrate-exploiting-ad-blockers-with-css https://portswigger.net/research/ublock-i-exfiltrate-exploit... [2] https://seirdy.one/posts/2022/06/04/layered-content-blocking/ https://seirdy.one/posts/2022/06/04/layered-content-blocking...