AdBlocker for YouTube™

Remove all annoying ads from YouTube.

AdBlocker for YouTube™: Remove Ads for Faster Browsing

'AdBlocker for YouTube™' is a unique Firefox add-on designed to enhance users’ YouTube experience. Not only it removes annoying video and display ads from YouTube but also enables faster loading of the website and videos. The add-on is versatile, supporting both Firefox desktop and mobile (Android) users.
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Add-on stats

Manifest V3
Daily users: 589,408
1.18K
Rating: 3.97
(1,226)
2 new ratings
Version: 0.5.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-21)
Version code: 5845320
Creation date: 2015-03-29
Weekly download count: 18,018
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequest
Size: 81.07K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 30
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Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Blocks ads effectively 99% of the time
  • Free and easy to install
  • Initial impressions of great performance after installation
Cons
  • Occasional ads still appear after some use
  • Some users report it doesn't work consistently or at all
  • Lack of settings/options like whitelists
Most mentioned
  • Effectiveness can diminish over time with occasional ads appearing
  • Confusion regarding varied experiences (some users find it works well while others do not)
  • Concerns about ads returning and the need for updated coding
User reviews
Does not bock all ads, e.g. Esso, NHS, Gilette, 1775 coffee
by A.Vox, 2025-03-10
It is perfect. Not a single ad after I installed it!
by tomas, 2025-03-08
by akashashen, 2025-03-05
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Add-on safety

Risk impact
Moderate risk impact

AdBlocker for YouTube™ requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of AdBlocker for YouTube™. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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