Why hackers moved from NoScript to uMatrix
1 hacker described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.
What hackers said about the move
“Switched from NoScript in the days of 'HttpSwitchboard', then over to uMatrix”LargoLasskhyfv, 2026-08-22original comment ↗
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NoScript vs uMatrix
| NoScript | uMatrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Hackers who recommend | 0 | 1 |
| Hackers who criticize | 0 | 0 |
| Moved away from it | 1 | 1 |
| Moved to it | 0 | 1 |
Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.
Criticism of NoScript
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Praise for uMatrix
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