# BlockTube

> YouTube™ Content Blocker Block channels and videos from YouTube™ Fast and easy

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `blocktube`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** amitbl
- **Category:** privacy-security,photos-music-videos,other
- **Daily users:** 31,998
- **Weekly downloads:** 551
- **Rating:** 3.88 / 5 (525 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.4.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-20
- **First published:** 2018-05-03
- **Size:** 205 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/blocktube/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/amitbl/blocktube/issues](https://github.com/amitbl/blocktube/issues)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/blocktube/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/blocktube/privacy/)

## Description

BlockTube is a fast, lightweight Chrome extension designed to customize your YouTube™ viewing experience by blocking channels, videos, comments, and specific content you don't want to see. It includes features such as blocking videos and channels by name, filtering comments by user or keywords, and hiding watched videos from recommendations. Users can also block YouTube Shorts, movies, explore pages, and auto-generated playlists for a cleaner interface.

For advanced users, BlockTube supports Regular Expressions across all filter options and allows for extended functionality via custom JavaScript functions. The extension prioritizes privacy by not collecting any user data or communicating with third-party servers. All settings are saved locally on your device to ensure confidentiality. Perfect for those seeking control and a personalized YouTube experience without compromising performance or privacy.

## Rankings

- #408 — Overall
- #49 — Photos, Music & Videos
- #53 — Other extensions
- #104 — Privacy & Security
- #16 — writer's block
- #17 — block ads

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `unlimitedStorage`

### Content script matches

- `www.youtube.com`
- `m.youtube.com`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

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

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## Review summary

BlockTube is valued for its core ability to filter YouTube content, with many users praising its potential and effectiveness when it works. However, frequent reliability problems after updates, over-blocking and UI/UX issues, and maintenance concerns dominate the feedback. Users also desire features like cross-device sync and community blocklists that are currently absent. Overall, it’s a useful tool when functional, but its stability and ongoing maintenance are the main recurring drawbacks.

### Pros

- Blocks channels and videos in YouTube search results as intended.
- When functioning, the extension is praised as a fantastic addition and works well.
- Users view BlockTube as a useful tool for filtering content on YouTube browsing.
- Some reviews report reliable operation across updates/dates (e.g., active as of recent dates).

### Cons

- Unreliable: often stops working after Firefox updates or randomly, requiring toggling off/on or other workarounds.
- Over-blocking: can block or obscure page content (e.g., video pages, descriptions) and even trigger adblock detection, hindering viewing.
- Usability/UX issues: difficulty locating or managing blocked items, unclear usage instructions, and several UI quirks (e.g., buggy editor, toggle problems).
- Maintenance concerns: multiple reviews describe abandonment or lack of fixes after updates.
- Missing features: requests for cross-device sync (e.g., Android) and community blocklists are not yet implemented.

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