# AdBlocker for YouTube™

> Remove all annoying ads from YouTube.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/adblock-for-youtube](https://chrome-stats.com/d/adblock-for-youtube)

## Overview

- **ID:** `adblock-for-youtube`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AdblockLite
- **Category:** privacy-security,appearance,photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 489,338
- **Weekly downloads:** 14,588
- **Rating:** 3.85 / 5 (1,372 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.5.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-06
- **First published:** 2015-03-29
- **Size:** 296 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adblock-for-youtube/)
- **Website:** [https://mybrowseraddon.com/adblocker-for-youtube.html](https://mybrowseraddon.com/adblocker-for-youtube.html)

## Description

AdBlocker for YouTube™ is a powerful Chrome extension designed to eliminate all annoying video and display ads from YouTube. By blocking these interruptions, it allows videos and the YouTube website to load faster, enhancing your viewing experience significantly.

This extension supports Firefox on both desktop and Android mobile devices, ensuring seamless ad-free browsing across platforms. For additional details or to report bugs, visit the official [AdBlocker for YouTube™ homepage](https://mybrowseraddon.com/adblocker-for-youtube.html).

## Rankings

- #32 — Overall
- #2 — Photos, Music & Videos
- #5 — Appearance
- #8 — Privacy & Security
- #1 — adblock for youtube
- #2 — ad blocker

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `declarativeNetRequest`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Very low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: youtube.com
- This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.

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## Review summary

Feedback is mixed: many users praise the add-on for effective YouTube ad blocking, faster loading, and lightweight, Mac-friendly operation. However, a subset reports stability issues, including playback or site breaks when the extension is active. A few also note possible detection by YouTube. Overall, it appears to work well for many, but reliability can vary depending on system and usage.

### Pros

- YouTube-focused ad blocking that removes pre-roll, mid-roll, and banner ads.
- Faster, smoother YouTube playback and page loads when ads are blocked.
- Lightweight and simple to use.
- Mac compatibility: works on macOS desktops.
- Some users report it can bypass YouTube's ad-blocker detection.

### Cons

- Can break YouTube playback or the site in some cases (video playback errors or page failures).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/adblock-for-youtube)