Blocking mode: easy mode

This is uBlock Origin's default mode.

Ads are blocked through EasyList and Peter Lowe’s Ad server list, and privacy exposure is reduced through the use of EasyPrivacy. Some malware filter lists are selected by default. Also, uBlock Origin's own filter lists are selected as complement to the selected 3rd-party filter lists.

This mode is suitable for those who are concerned about reducing their privacy exposure, but yet still prefer an install-and-forget approach.

Characteristics

• Low likelihood of web pages being broken.
• Web pages should load somewhat faster compared to the very easy mode.

How to enable this mode

Settings pane:

• I am an advanced user: unchecked.

3rd-party filters pane:

• All of uBlock origin's custom filter lists: checked
• EasyList: checked
• Peter Lowe’s Ad server list: checked
• EasyPrivacy: checked
• Malware Domain List‎: checked
• Malware domains: checked
• All other filter lists: unchecked

Tips

You can augment the blocking power in easy mode by merely enabling more filter lists. If you add more filter lists, keep in mind:

• the more filter lists one uses, the higher the probability of web page breakage.
• not all filter lists are of good quality:
  • some may cause too much web page breakage.
  • some may result in some network requests to unexpectedly become unblocked (example).