FadBlock Origin: Friendly YouTube™ Adblock

A fast, lightweight, and undetectable YouTube Ads Blocker for Chrome.

FadBlock Origin: YouTube Adblock Extension

FadBlock Origin: Friendly YouTube™ Adblock is a fast and efficient Chrome extension designed to automatically detect and skip advertisements on YouTube and YouTube Music, ensuring an ad-free viewing experience. Unlike traditional ad blockers, it does not block ad content, but rather streamlines your experience by eliminating various ad formats, including skippable and inescapable video ads. Enjoy YouTube and YouTube Music as they were meant to be—without interruptions.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
By: 0x48piraj
Users: 70,000+
Rating: 3.42
(326)
Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-15)
Creation date: 2024-01-25
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://*.youtube.com/*
  • https://www.youtube.com/*
Size: 70.05K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
FadBlock Origin (v2.7)
9,997+ 3.60 (188)
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Previously worked well before recent changes
  • Developer is responsive and makes efforts to maintain updates
  • Some users appreciated the functionality when it was free
Cons
  • No longer works as intended due to recent updates from YouTube
  • Requires payment to use, which many users find unacceptable
  • Frequent requests for donations or payments
  • User privacy concerns regarding payment info and email collection
  • Negative reactions to developer's handling of complaints and reviews
Most mentioned
  • Current functionality is poor or completely broken
  • Introduction of paid features after previously being free
  • Developer's responses to negative reviews are perceived as unprofessional
  • Alternatives like PieBlock or uBlock Origin are suggested as better options
User reviews
не блокирует
by krespoism, 2025-02-08

Googleが対策を行った結果、スキッパーとしては機能していません。にも関わらず寄付を要求してきます。このツールは現時点で使用するべきではありません。 As a result of Google's fix, it no longer functions as a skipper. However, it still asks for donations. This tool should not be used at this time.

沒用的YT廣告欄載器。
by Webb Huang, 2024-12-31
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Extension safety

Risk impact

FadBlock Origin: Friendly YouTube™ Adblock requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of FadBlock Origin: Friendly YouTube™ Adblock. Use it at your own risk.

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