# uBlock Origin: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 3 judge labels across 1 categories by 3 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/ublock-origin/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Client-side protection | 0% | 27 | 0% | 3 |

## What the models said for it

- "uBlock Origin remains the gold standard because it is open-source, highly efficient, and does not sell user data" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Client-side protection)
- "Stick to Reputable Ones: uBlock Origin, HTTPS Everywhere (EFF), or Privacy Badger" (Grok 4.1 Fast, Client-side protection)
- "Native browser features, uBlock Origin (open source, minimal permissions)" (Kimi K2, Client-side protection)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.