YouTube Adblock by Friendly

Name: YouTube Adblock by Friendly
Rating: 3.964497041420118 (169 reviews)
Author: https://friendly.io

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

Transform Your YouTube Experience with YouTube Adblock by Friendly

YouTube Adblock by Friendly is the ultimate solution for anyone tired of disruptive ads while enjoying YouTube content. Developed by the makers of trusted ad blockers used by over 20 million users on iOS and Android, this Chrome extension effectively blocks all types of ads, from preroll and banner ads to ads in embedded videos across the web.

Key Features:

Highly Effective: Blocks ads seamlessly on YouTube and embedded videos on external sites.
Fast Performance: Enjoy quicker page load times while viewing your favorite content.
User-Friendly: Once installed, it runs quietly in the background, ensuring a hassle-free experience with no complex configurations.

Take control of your viewing experience with YouTube Adblock by Friendly—designed to keep your content consumption distraction-free and enjoyable!

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By: https://friendly.io

Users: 60,000+

Rating: 3.96

(169)

Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2025-03-13)

Creation date: 2023-05-26

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
tabs

Size: 74.48K

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

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Chrome Web Store

Updated: a day ago

Ranking

# 3,261 ▲ 9

Other rankings

#6796 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 2

#2 in adblock for youtube keyword 68 ▲ 1

#6 in adblock keyword 79 ▼ 1

#14 in ad-blocking keyword 82 ▼ 2

#18 in ad blocker keyword 79 ▼ 4

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User reviews

Pros

Only ad blocker that works on YouTube flawlessly
Worked well for a while and helped skip ads efficiently
Makes a huge difference since YouTube is showing more ads in videos
Typically keeps up with YouTube ads

Cons

Doesn't work consistently anymore
Often requires refreshing multiple times to get it to work
Recent updates have led to issues with YouTube detecting the ad blocker
Some users report that it made ads unskippable instead

Most mentioned

Doesn't work anymore
Been effective but has become inconsistent
Requires refreshing to function properly
Detected by YouTube causing access issues

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

User reviews

YouTube блокировки отсутствуют

tktyf, 2025-03-08

Doesn't work.

ら289, 2025-01-08

не работает

TheHaskBit, 2025-01-01

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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Adblock by Friendly requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

YouTube Adblock by Friendly has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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