Adblock for YouTube™

Privacy aware, secure Adblock for YouTube™. Blocks any ads on YouTube.com.

Adblock for YouTube™ is a privacy-aware and lightweight Chrome extension designed to block all types of advertisements on YouTube.com. It effectively removes video ads, banner ads, sponsored content, and suggested video ads, creating an ad-free viewing experience for users. The extension features an easy on/off toggle, allowing you to control when ads are blocked. Additionally, it tracks and displays how much time you save by avoiding advertisements while watching videos.

Unlike other similarly named extensions, this is the original and trusted ad blocker dedicated specifically to YouTube. It ensures a smoother, distraction-free experience without compromising your privacy. Whether you want to avoid interruptions during your videos or simply reduce sponsored content, Adblock for YouTube™ offers a simple and secure solution for free.

Manifest V3
Version:
1.1.1 (Last updated: 2024-07-25)
Creation date:
2022-11-09
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • storage
  • scripting
  • webNavigation
  • activeTab
Host permissions:
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
Size:
364.43K
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
a day ago

Other platforms

Adblock for YouTube™ — best adblocker (v1.1.1)
30,000+ 4.71 (1,073)

User reviews

Users generally find 'Adblock for YouTube™' effective at blocking ads better than other blockers, improving their YouTube experience and saving time. However, some complaints include delayed ad blocking causing brief black screens, occasional inconsistency in ad blocking, and reports of the extension stopping working over time. Overall, it is appreciated for enhancing user experience despite minor drawbacks.
Pros
  • Effectively blocks or skips YouTube ads, saving time for users.
  • Works better than many other similar ad blockers tried by users.
  • Simple to use and provides a better YouTube watching experience without interruptions.
  • Free or reasonably priced, providing good value for users.
  • Maintains video content quality without harming content creators significantly.
Cons
  • Ad blocking is sometimes delayed by a few seconds, resulting in short black screens or brief ad presence.
  • Not 100% effective all the time; some ads may still appear or blocking may be inconsistent.
  • Some users experienced complete failure to block ads or that it stopped working after some time.
  • In a few cases, the extension may cause a black screen lasting several seconds while blocking ads, which can be annoying.
Recent reviews
Нормально работает, спасибо разработчикам
by Валера, 2025-03-26

não funciona mais
by Carmem, 2025-03-25

bom demais, mas precisa melhorar no pass dos anúncios
by Sandro, 2025-03-16
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Extension 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
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Risk likelihood

Adblock for YouTube™ is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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