YouTube™ AdBlocker

Name: YouTube™ AdBlocker
Rating: 4.561797752808989 (356 reviews)
Author: Proxy Unlimited Ltd.

Hide annoying ads on youtube and other popular video services

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YouTube™ AdBlocker is a powerful browser extension designed to eliminate disruptive ads on YouTube and other popular video platforms. It effectively hides banners, overlays, and pop-up advertisements within video content, providing users with a smoother, ad-free viewing experience.

By blocking these ads, users save bandwidth and reduce data usage, making video streaming more efficient. The extension is actively maintained and updated to handle new ad technologies, ensuring continuous performance. Any issues can be reported to the support team for prompt improvements, fostering a collaborative user experience.

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Version:

10.0.0 Last updated: 2025-05-20

Creation date:

2020-10-27

Risk:

Permissions:

declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
storage
tabs
unlimitedStorage
contextMenus
alarms
webNavigation
scripting
cookies
webRequest

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

19.86M

Email:

vi*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 2,565 ▼ 1

User reviews

While the extension effectively blocks YouTube video ads and enhances streaming experience for many users, multiple reviews warn that it injects unwanted ads and alters Google search results, causing slower searches and potential phishing risks. Some label it as adware or malware, with virus alerts reported. Positive feedback highlights its ad-blocking capabilities and ease of use, but the significant negative impacts on Google searches and security raise serious concerns.

Pros

Blocks YouTube video ads effectively.
Improves user experience by allowing uninterrupted video streaming.
Easy to use and free to try.
Saves time by eliminating ads.
Generally fast and trustworthy according to some users.

Cons

Injects unwanted ads into Google search results, replacing genuine content.
Slows down Google search by 3 to 5 seconds.
Alters top Google search results with potentially phishing or shop sites.
Reported as adware or malware by multiple users.
Causes virus alerts on some computers after installation.

Recent reviews

hat 2 jahre funktioniert. bis vor einer woche ... müsste mal wieder aktualisiert werden

Zzzz, 2022-05-21

Malware... do no use! Injects search results into your google searches.

Anthony B, 2021-05-12

Warning, adware. This extension will put ads from search.desideriosoldi.*om in your google searches.

John Doe, 2021-04-25

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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube™ AdBlocker requires a lot of 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™ AdBlocker is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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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