plunger

A Youtube adblock-block-un-blocker browser extension

Plunger: YouTube Adblock Blocker Extension

"Plunger" is an innovative Chrome extension that acts as an adblock blocker workaround for YouTube. By switching the platform's default player to the embedded version typically used for sharing, Plunger enables users to enjoy videos without interruptions, all while adblock is active and the user is logged into their account. Experience a seamless viewing experience without pesky ads with Plunger.

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By: fraser.chapman

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.13

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0.01

Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2023-11-22)

Creation date: 2023-11-10

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage

Size: 14.01K

Email: fr*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 23,307 ▲ 7,381

Other rankings

#1361 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 117 #128 in adblock for youtube keyword 67 ▼ 1 #256 in adblock keyword 81 ▲

Other platforms

Not available on Android

plunger (v1.0.1)

5.00

(9) 181

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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Plunger is really an adblock blocker workaround – it's an innovative solution that switches YouTube's default player to the embedded version, typically used for sharing. This clever alteration allows you to enjoy videos seamlessly, even with adblock enabled and while being logged into your account.

User reviews

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Pros

Works effectively to block ads and play videos.
Easy to use and install.
Has been confirmed to work by multiple users.
Provides a solution for viewing YouTube without ads.

Cons

Conflicts with other extensions (e.g., Unhook).
Issues with player controls such as missing minimize button.
Video and audio syncing problems.
Inability to use theater mode.
Some users experience double audio or video instances.

Most mentioned

Conflicts with Unhook and other extensions.
Issues with controlling video playback (e.g., needing to refresh).
Problems with audio playing while the video is frozen.
Experience of double audio or video playback.

User reviews

This unblocked me from playing the videos. However, it would be great if below problems can be resolved. 1) It conflicts with unhook. Videos fail to play or constantly play one scene in loop. Even if i disable unhook 2) minimize button in the player control is missing even if I chose "display player control." 3) can't play videos in the queue, although I can add vids to the queue. UPDATE: note: using plunger on brave. downloaded from chrome web store. I played around with unhook and plunger, and the min button is now visible. 1) however, returning to normal screen size stops videos. 2) I then have to click the red "play" button in the middle of the screen to play videos from the beginning. 3) also, minimize button is invisible again 4) refreshing the page brings back the min button. The annoying part is that I would have to fresh the page every time I return to normal screen size after minimizing. I also have to restart the video from the beginning by manually pressing the play button.