Safari's DNR fails to match trailing separator `^` in `urlFilter` to end of URL

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Prerequisites

  • This is NOT a YouTube, Facebook, Twitch or a shortener/hosting site report. These sites MUST be reported by clicking their respective links.
  • I read and understand the policy about what is a valid filter issue.
  • I verified that this issue is not a duplicate. (Use this button to find out.). Comment in the old issue threads even when they are closed or even if you have a different problem.
  • I did not remove any of the default filter lists, or I have verified that the issue was not caused by removing any of the default lists.
  • I did not enable additional filter lists, or I have verified that the issue still occurs without enabling additional filter lists.
  • I have disabled the Developer mode in uBO Lite's settings and the issue still persists.
  • I have verified that the issue still exists after using the Optimal or Complete filtering mode.
  • I have verified that the web browser's built-in content blocker/tracking protection, network wide/DNS blocking, or my VPN is not causing the issue.
  • I have turned off all other extensions and the issue still persists.
  • If this is about a breakage or detection, I have verified that it is caused by uBO Lite and isn't a site or browser issue.
  • I have verified that the browser I am using is up to date with no pending updates.
  • I did not answer truthfully to ALL the above checkboxes.

URL address of the web page

https://www.lep.co.uk/

Category

detection

Description

All NationalWorld news sites (including lep) detect uBO Lite and demand it is disabled

Browser name and version

Safari Mobile - iOS 26 Public Beta

Other extensions used

None

Country

United Kingdom

Screenshot(s)

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Configuration

name: uBlock Origin Lite
version: 2025.804.1907
browser: Safari Mobile 604 (ios)
filtering:
 site: optimal
 default: optimal
rulesets:
 ublock-filters
 annoyances-cookies
 annoyances-others
 easylist
 ublock-badware
 pgl
 easyprivacy
 adguard-mobile