Bring Back uBlock Origin Lite to the Firefox Store to Save PC and Mobile Resources

[maksimklimarchu]

While traditional uBlock Origin (MV2) remains the gold standard for deep customization, uBlock Origin Lite (uBOL) offers massive resource-saving advantages by leveraging the declarativeNetRequest API. By offloading filtering rules directly to the browser engine, uBOL drastically reduces CPU cycles, RAM overhead, and battery drain. Firefox should actively feature and optimize uBlock Origin Lite in the Add-ons Store (AMO), especially for Android users and low-spec desktop hardware.

Drastic RAM & CPU Reduction: uBOL processes blocklists inside the browser kernel rather than executing background extension scripts for every network request, freeing up system memory.

Extended Battery Life on Android: Minimizing background script execution directly reduces processor load, keeping mobile devices cooler and saving significant battery percentage throughout the day.

Ideal for Budget & Legacy Hardware: Older PCs and entry-level smartphones struggle with heavy ad-blocker extensions. uBOL provides clean browsing without performance degradation.

Clear AMOLED / AMO Guidance: Add explicit tags or recommendations on Firefox Add-ons explaining the choice: uBlock Origin for maximum power/customization vs. uBlock Origin Lite for maximum speed and battery saving.

[Jon]

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