# AntiRickRoll

> Never gonna rickroll you, never gonna let you get rickrolled.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/antirickroll](https://chrome-stats.com/d/antirickroll)

## Overview

- **ID:** `antirickroll`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** dnorhoj
- **Category:** privacy-security,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 558
- **Weekly downloads:** 14
- **Rating:** 4.48 / 5 (31 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7
- **Last updated:** 2023-03-11
- **First published:** 2020-10-24
- **Size:** 80 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/antirickroll/)
- **Website:** [https://antirickroll.com/](https://antirickroll.com/)

## Description

AntiRickRoll is a lightweight browser extension designed to protect you from the classic internet prank known as the rickroll. By silently detecting and blocking links leading to the iconic "Never Gonna Give You Up" music video by Rick Astley, this tool ensures a prank-free browsing experience.

Available for both Chrome and Firefox, AntiRickRoll is free, open-source, and privacy-respecting. It runs quietly in the background and is regularly updated to stay effective against new rickroll tactics. Enhance your internet browsing without unexpected surprises with AntiRickRoll!

## Rankings

- #4,747 — Overall
- #28 — risk
- #72 — poll
- #208 — interest

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: youtube.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

AntiRickRoll is well-liked for effectively blocking many rickroll links and saving users from getting tricked. However, multiple users note it misses some rickroll variations, especially embedded YouTube videos and disguised links. The warning system often triggers only after clicking the link, reducing its preventive ability. The limited detection library also leads to some rickrolls slipping through. Overall, the add-on is appreciated but would benefit from expanded coverage and earlier link exposure before clicking.

### Pros

- Effectively blocks most rickroll links and saves users from getting rickrolled.
- Provides warnings or blocks links to prevent accidental clicking on rickrolls.
- Users find it very useful and appreciate the plugin's purpose and effectiveness.

### Cons

- Does not immediately detect all rickroll variations, including disguised or embedded YouTube videos.
- Warns users only after clicking the link rather than before, limiting preventive usefulness.
- The detection library is too small, missing many rickroll links and variants.

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