head to head · open source
uBlock vs Midori Browser
uBlock has 69,033 GitHub stars, 4,427 forks, 15 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Midori Browser has 412 stars, 28 forks, 13 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. uBlock leads on adoption by 16,656% (69,033 vs 412 stars). uBlock is written in JavaScript under GPL-3.0; Midori Browser is written in JavaScript under MPL-2.0. uBlock has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, Midori Browser 7%. uBlock was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
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 | Midori Browser | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 69K | ★ 412 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Written in | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-01 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.4K | ⑂ 28 |
| 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 Midori Browser if
- You want the Midori Browser feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MPL-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches JavaScript
- You evaluated both and Midori Browser 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 Midori Browser
Midori Browser ) Midori Browser is a lightweight, fast, and secure browser that promotes user privacy; it has evolved and is now based on the Gecko engine instead of WebKit. Contents Features Install Midori Build from source Project layout Contributing Documentation and support License Features Privacy oriented defaults and a built in protection extension. Workspace management and a customized new tab page. Custom branding and update configuration. Builds for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Compatibility with Firefox WebExtensions. Install Midori Debian and Ubuntu For other platforms, download the current installer…
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Frequently asked questions
Is uBlock or Midori Browser more popular?
uBlock has 69,033 GitHub stars and Midori Browser has 412. uBlock has the larger community by that measure.
Are uBlock and Midori Browser free?
Both are open source. uBlock is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Midori Browser under MPL-2.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between uBlock and Midori Browser?
uBlock is written in JavaScript and Midori Browser 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 Midori Browser?
Choose uBlock if you want the larger community (69,033 stars) or its GPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose Midori Browser if its feature set, stack or MPL-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.