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uBlock vs MaterialYouNewTab
uBlock has 69,018 GitHub stars, 4,422 forks, 15 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. MaterialYouNewTab has 758 stars, 195 forks, 64 open issues and last shipped 12 days ago. uBlock leads on adoption by 9,005% (69,018 vs 758 stars). uBlock is written in JavaScript under GPL-3.0; MaterialYouNewTab is written in JavaScript under GPL-3.0. uBlock has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, MaterialYouNewTab 26%. uBlock was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 2 topic tags (browser-extension, javascript), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| uBlock | MaterialYouNewTab | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 69K | ★ 758 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Written in | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Last push | 2026-11-01 | 2026-10-22 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.4K | ⑂ 195 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick uBlock if
- You weight community size — 69K stars and counting
- You want the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches JavaScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick MaterialYouNewTab if
- You want the MaterialYouNewTab feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches JavaScript
- You evaluated both and MaterialYouNewTab fits your workflow better
About uBlock
[![Badge Commits]][Commit Rate] [![Badge Issues]][Issues] [![Badge Localization]][Crowdin] [![Badge License]][License] [![Badge NPM]][NPM] [![Badge Mozilla]][Mozilla] ![Badge Chrome] [![Badge Edge]][Edge] uBlock Origin (uBO) GitHub Releases Stable and development versions on Firefox, Chromium MV2, and Thunderbird. Must be placed manually into web browsers; the Chromium and Thunderbird versions usually won't auto update. Related: uBlock Origin Lite uBlock Origin (uBO) is a CPU and memory efficient [wide spectrum content blocker][Blocking] for Chromium and Firefox. It blocks ads, trackers, coin miners, popups…
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About MaterialYouNewTab
MYNT: Material You New Tab MYNT: Material You New Tab is a versatile browser extension that personalizes your New Tab page with customizable themes, a welcoming message, and various handy tools, all while integrating seamlessly with your preferred search engine. ▪️ ▪️ Features • Installation Guide • Download • Currently Supported Languages Contributing • Star History • Issues and Support • Privacy Policy • License 🔴 🟡 🟢 Test live: ✨ Features Integrated Search : Search directly from the New Tab using your preferred search engine — Google, DuckDuckGo, Bing, Brave Search, YouTube, Wikipedia, and more, with…
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Frequently asked questions
Is uBlock or MaterialYouNewTab more popular?
uBlock has 69,018 GitHub stars and MaterialYouNewTab has 758. uBlock has the larger community by that measure.
Are uBlock and MaterialYouNewTab free?
Both are open source. uBlock is licensed under GPL-3.0 and MaterialYouNewTab under GPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between uBlock and MaterialYouNewTab?
uBlock is written in JavaScript and MaterialYouNewTab in JavaScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, uBlock or MaterialYouNewTab?
Choose uBlock if you want the larger community (69,018 stars) or its GPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose MaterialYouNewTab if its feature set, stack or GPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.