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uBlock vs MicrosoftRewardsWebsite
uBlock has 69,193 GitHub stars, 4,436 forks, 15 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. MicrosoftRewardsWebsite has 675 stars, 23 forks, 7 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. uBlock leads on adoption by 10,151% (69,193 vs 675 stars). uBlock is written in JavaScript under GPL-3.0; MicrosoftRewardsWebsite is written in TypeScript under MIT. uBlock has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, MicrosoftRewardsWebsite 3%. MicrosoftRewardsWebsite was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 1 topic tag (browser-extension), 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 | MicrosoftRewardsWebsite | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 69K | ★ 675 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Written in | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-11-08 | 2026-11-08 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.4K | ⑂ 23 |
| 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 MicrosoftRewardsWebsite if
- You want the MicrosoftRewardsWebsite feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and MicrosoftRewardsWebsite 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 MicrosoftRewardsWebsite
Search automatic rewards Get the most out of your Microsoft rewards account and earn points every day! If you like the extension, please give it a star on GitHub! Download Google Chrome Store Firefox Store Mobile app If you enjoy the extension, 5 star rating would mean a lot:) Donate Donations help me make tools like this for free in my spare time. Any amount helps! ❤️ Sponsor me on GitHub, or donate with PayPal or any credit card: Features 1. Open 10 random tabs in Bing and close them once they are loaded. 2. Automatically open tabs every day when the browser is opened (turned on by default). 3. Choose duration…
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Frequently asked questions
Is uBlock or MicrosoftRewardsWebsite more popular?
uBlock has 69,193 GitHub stars and MicrosoftRewardsWebsite has 675. uBlock has the larger community by that measure.
Are uBlock and MicrosoftRewardsWebsite free?
Both are open source. uBlock is licensed under GPL-3.0 and MicrosoftRewardsWebsite under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between uBlock and MicrosoftRewardsWebsite?
uBlock is written in JavaScript and MicrosoftRewardsWebsite in TypeScript. 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 MicrosoftRewardsWebsite?
Choose uBlock if you want the larger community (69,193 stars) or its GPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose MicrosoftRewardsWebsite if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.