YouTube Adblock by Friendly

Block ads on YouTube. Auto skip video ads. Auto hide banner ads. Our Adblocker Skipper also blocks ads in embedded videos.

What is YouTube Adblock by Friendly?

'YouTube Adblock by Friendly' is a powerful Chrome extension designed to block all types of ads on YouTube, including preroll and banner ads. It also works on embedded videos, providing an ad-free experience across the web. With advanced filtering technology, it accelerates page load times while quietly operating in the background, allowing for seamless and distraction-free viewing. Trusted by millions, it's your solution for a better YouTube experience.

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By: https://friendly.io

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 70,000+

Rating: 4.04 (165)

Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-10-11)

Creation date: 2023-05-26

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
tabs

Size: 74.48K

Email: he*****@friendly.io

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 3274 ▼ 1

Other rankings

#7290 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 2

#4 in adblock keyword 90

#6 in adblock for youtube keyword 87 ▼ 2

#11 in ad-blocking keyword 95 ▲ 2

#25 in ad blocker keyword 92 ▼ 2

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Extension summary

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From the makers of the trusted social and streaming ad blockers on iOS and Android—trusted by over 20 million users—comes 'YouTube Adblock by Friendly', a robust browser extension designed to improve your YouTube viewing experience by efficiently blocking all types of ads. As a brand known for our proficient ad-blocking capabilities, we've leveraged our experience to make YouTube even better, by removing unwanted ads from your viewing journey.

Be it annoying preroll ads, disruptive banner ads, or intrusive ad clips, 'YouTube Adblock by Friendly' is the ad blocker that's got you covered. Our ad blocker operates seamlessly, giving you uninterrupted content consumption on YouTube without distractions.

But it doesn't stop at YouTube's main site. Our Adblock extension also works wonders at blocking ads in embedded YouTube videos on external websites. Wherever you're watching YouTube content across the web, our ad block tool ensures it's an ad-free experience.

'YouTube Adblock by Friendly' is equipped with advanced content filtering technology. It utilizes ad-blocking filter lists to block ad-related URLs. This process doesn't just remove intrusive ads, it also speeds up page load times, giving you a smoother and more efficient browsing experience.

Why choose 'YouTube Adblock by Friendly'? Our ad-blocking extension is designed with the user in mind. Once installed, it operates quietly in the background, freeing you from complex configurations or setups. Install and instantly enjoy the ad-free YouTube experience we provide, coupled with faster page load times and a seamless, uninterrupted viewing experience.

Key Features:

Effective blocking of YouTube ads Efficient ad-blocking for embedded YouTube videos on external sites

User reviews

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Pros

Works well at skipping ads when it functions properly.
Has been useful previously and provides a significant difference in ad experience.
One of the few ad blockers that still works with YouTube.

Cons

Frequently stops working or fails to block ads properly.
YouTube has implemented detection methods that affect its functionality.
Users report needing to refresh multiple times for it to work, which is frustrating.

Most mentioned

Stopped working or is not functioning as intended.
YouTube detects the ad blocker and prevents viewing.
Temporary fixes include refreshing the page.

Recent reviews

funktioniert nicht auf youtube.

Liam Salzmann, 2024-11-04

He probado no menos de diez extensiones (esta la última) y ninguna funciona a día de hoy para bloquear la porquería de anuncios de youtube. Te sale una pantalla negra diciendo que el video no está disponible o el contenido no está disponible.