ProxTube - Unblock YouTube

Name: ProxTube - Unblock YouTube
Rating: 3.0743 (148 reviews)
Author: ProxTube

In some countries YouTube videos are blocked! Unblock them with this Addon. Supported countries: Germany, Netherlands, Spain, ...? not US compatible Status+Support: proxtube.com & Twitter: twitter.com/ProxTube (EN/DE)

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Features & Capabilities

ProxTube is a handy Chrome extension designed to bypass country-specific YouTube video restrictions. With a simple click on the toolbar icon, users can activate or deactivate the proxy to unblock videos that are otherwise inaccessible in countries like Germany, Netherlands, or Spain.

The extension routes video requests through a proxy server only when needed, and automatically deactivates the proxy upon leaving YouTube, ensuring a smooth browsing experience without constant proxy use. While ProxTube is not compatible with US users, it offers reliable support via their website and Twitter in English and German.

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Add-on Privacy & Security

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Rating:

Version:

7.0.2 Last updated: 2021-05-13

Version code:

5231081

Creation date:

2011-06-21

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
tabs
management
proxy
http://*/
https://*/

Size:

226.61KB

Email:

co*****@proxtube.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-17

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 725 ▲ 7

Other rankings

#119 in Photos, Music & Videos ▲ 1

#159 in Privacy & Security ▲ 1

#12 in deactivate keyword 9

#12 in unblock keyword 44

#14 in adblock for youtube keyword 76

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Developed by:

ProxTube

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/proxtube/

Email:

co*****@proxtube.com

Website:

https://proxtube.com

User Reviews

Overall mix of experiences: some users report ProxTube works normally and helps access geo-blocked YouTube content, with some calling it a necessity. A sizable number of reviews, however, say it does not work, slows or freezes YouTube, or disrupts playback, and it appears ineffective in Russia. Reliability seems inconsistent across users and regions.

Pros

Works fine / normal operation for many users.
Can unblock geo-restricted YouTube content.
Some users consider it a YouTube necessity.

Cons

Does not work / fails to function.
Slows down YouTube or causes freezing / playback issues.
Does not work in Russia / not effective in certain regions.
In some cases it stops YouTube from loading or playing videos.

Recent reviews

don't see why people are hating. the point is to unblock the videos that were banned in some countries, not to make youtube work where the APP is banned

by Du*****, 2026-02-28

by Mi*****, 2025-12-05

by La*****, 2025-07-31

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Is ProxTube - Unblock YouTube Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

ProxTube - Unblock 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

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ProxTube - Unblock YouTube has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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