uMatrix Ruleset

Getting started with uMatrix with ease!

Vrooboo! Wabbo!!

Here is a summation of all relevant knowledge you should have learned before using the ruleset.

uMatrix is a great browser extension, point and click matrix to filter net requests according to source, destination and type.

Ovagarava - T.O.C.

Shagdovala - FAQs

  1. What are principles on enabling third-party elements?

    The first priority is to be sure most site function for normal browsing is working as how it is expected. The more element is blocked despite that, the better.

  2. It this enough (any other privacy tools recommended)?

    It is definitely not enough, some third-party elements contain both normal site facilities and also tracking scripts. Here are some others helpful:

    Plus, if you re using Mozilla Firefox, despite that battery API is removed to avoid being tracked, it is also suggested to navigation to:

    • about:preferences#privacy
      • at History section, select Never at Accept third-party cookies; check Clear history when Firefox closes option whose settings are suggested as at least Cache, Site Preferences and Offline Website Data.
      • at Tracking Protection section, select both Always
      • at Permissions section, check Prevent accessibility services from accessing your browser.
      • at Security section, uncheck Block dangerous and deceptive content: this uses Google Safe Browsing API and tracks your everywhere. Use pro anti-virus programs instead if necessary.
    • about:preferences#search
      • at Default Search Engine section, uncheck Show search suggestions in address bar results: the search engine provider will collect everything you input in the address bar if this is checked. If you rely on the suggestions, use engines that don’t record things instead, e.g. DuckDuckGo.

  3. How can I donate?

    The owner has no any will to accept. Check how other members say.

  4. What are these strange awkward words on this page?

    They are quotes of a character, Gnar, in an MMORPG called League of Legends. You may find all quotes here.

Gnar gada! - USAGE

  1. First, choose a rule level you would prefer, domain or site. It is recommended to choose the latter.
  2. open your uMatrix dashboard
  3. navigate to Assets tab
  4. import the rules via ticking the Import box and paste the URL.

Shubbanuffa - BEFORE USING

  1. I can only ensure most site functions are workable. Use at your own risk.
  2. If you are expecting my investigation on any specific site, pls open a new issue at corresponding place:
    • give a specific URL
    • point out your uMatrix version & broswer version
    • attach your own rules and, if differ from default, your preferences
    • If you are submitting issue on any site that requires an account (cookies), a valid account mailed to the org email address may be necessary. By doing that you are trusting org owner enough.
  3. Here are service inavailablity things that won’t be fixed:
    • from contents blocked by any built-in subscriptions
    • caused by certain preferences outside of rule sets or of uMatrix itself
    • if a site:
      • is using SSL cert from any untrusted CA
      • containing mostly only pornographic content
      • reported as a deceptive site
      • is a private blog site that is not hosted on public serivce
    • relevant with any plugin, such as Adobe Flash
    • other issues you should have learnt from uMatrix README or wiki

Reeshoova! - LICENSE

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