Adblock for Youtube™
Reliable adblocker of video ads for Youtube™
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on
2024-03-10 due to malware
Manifest V2
Permissions:
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- storage
- cookies
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
Size: 48.82K
Email: pa*****@gmail.com
URLs: Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Chrome Web Store
Updated: a year ago
User reviews
Pros
- Effectively blocks YouTube ads
- Easy to install and use
- Greatly improves user experience on YouTube
Cons
- Recent malware-like behavior, hijacking browser searches
- Redirects searches to unwanted websites (ysearcher.com)
- Extension may stop working after YouTube updates
Most mentioned
- Blocks YouTube advertisements
- Redirects search queries to ysearcher.com
- Works well when functioning properly
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User
reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
This is Malware that Google is complacent in. They do not allow you to report an app for hyjacking your search engine to ysearcher. This should be removed from Chrome Extensions. Shame on google for not vetting thier extensions.
by 
Chris D'Andrea, 2024-03-05
Chris D'Andrea, 2024-03-05THIS IS MALWARE -- DO NOT DOWNLOAD --- IT FORCES YSEARCHER WHICH IS A BROWSER HIJACKER
by 
Mdog Hman, 2024-03-04
Mdog Hman, 2024-03-04A distinctive extension, I have benefited from it a lot, thanks to the developers
by 
Jonior, 2024-03-04
Jonior, 2024-03-04Extension safety
Risk impact
Adblock for Youtube™ requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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
Adblock for Youtube™ is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Critical This extension was removed from the store due to malware
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