# ProxTube - Unblock YouTube

> 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)

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/proxtube](https://chrome-stats.com/d/proxtube)

## Overview

- **ID:** `proxtube`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ProxTube
- **Category:** privacy-security,photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 10,384
- **Weekly downloads:** 85
- **Rating:** 3.07 / 5 (148 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2021-05-13
- **First published:** 2011-06-21
- **Size:** 227 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/proxtube/)
- **Website:** [https://proxtube.com](https://proxtube.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/proxtube/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/proxtube/privacy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #755 — Overall
- #124 — Photos, Music & Videos
- #167 — Privacy & Security
- #12 — deactivate
- #12 — unblock
- #15 — adblock for youtube

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

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

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/proxtube)