SB.js brings SponsorBlock to a bookmarklet or userscript for restrictive environments, with loader and standalone usage options.
SponsorBlock vs uBlock Origin (uBO)
How do SponsorBlock and uBlock Origin (uBO) compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | SponsorBlock | uBlock Origin (uBO) |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Skip sponsored segments in YouTube videos with SponsorBlock, a crowdsourced extension and open API. | uBlock Origin is a content blocker for Chromium and Firefox browsers, described by its project as efficient, fast, and lean. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | Open-source project |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Browser extension, Web | Not recorded |
| Open source | Not stated | Yes |
| Language | English | English |
| Alternatives |
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