# Simple Twitch Adblocker

> An extension to block Twitch ads. Done the simplest possible way to avoid Twitch countermeasures. Ads will be automatically muted and the stream will continue playing over them (in lower resolution due to Twitch limitations).

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/simple-twitch-adblocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/simple-twitch-adblocker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `simple-twitch-adblocker`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** lydianlights
- **Daily users:** 3,327
- **Weekly downloads:** 159
- **Rating:** 2.69 / 5 (36 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2023-09-18
- **First published:** 2023-09-17
- **Size:** 29 KB
- **Data as of:** 2025-05-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/simple-twitch-adblocker/)

## Description

Simple Twitch Adblocker is a minimalist Chrome extension designed specifically to block Twitch video ads effectively while avoiding Twitch's countermeasures. It automatically detects and hides video ads during Twitch streaming. Due to Twitch's platform limitations, the extension plays a lower resolution backup stream while ads occur to maintain continuous playback. If the backup stream cannot be played, ads are muted automatically to reduce disruption. Its approach mimics manual muting, making it difficult for Twitch to identify the adblocker. Users should ensure no other Twitch adblockers are active simultaneously to maintain functionality.

This extension offers a simple and practical solution for Twitch viewers seeking uninterrupted streaming by minimizing ad interference without complex configurations or heavy resource usage.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Host permissions

- `*://www.twitch.tv/*`

### Content script matches

- `www.twitch.tv`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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## Review summary

Simple Twitch Adblocker is praised for muting ads while letting them play in a mini player so streamers receive ad revenue, with options to pop out and resize the mini stream. However, multiple users report issues with the mini player not loading properly, causing ads to just be muted without the mini overlay. The add-on is seen as outdated and in need of updates to handle Twitch changes. Initial ads and delayed mini player loading can reduce its effectiveness, but many still prefer it over other ad blockers for Twitch.

### Pros

- Effectively mutes Twitch ads, improving user experience without completely blocking ads.
- Allows ads to play in a mini player or picture-in-picture (PiP) window, letting streamers receive ad revenue.
- Provides a workaround to watch muted ads and continue viewing content simultaneously.
- Generally works better than other Twitch ad blockers that fail or cause buffering.
- Users appreciate the ability to resize or pop out the mini player for better viewing during ads.

### Cons

- Often fails to detect or load the mini player, causing ads to play muted on the main screen without the mini overlay.
- Does not block ads but only mutes them, which some users find less preferable.
- The add-on appears outdated and requires updates to fix issues caused by changes in Twitch's HTML elements.
- Initial ads sometimes behave differently or lack the mini player overlay, reducing effectiveness.
- Delay in mini player loading can cause ads to play with sound briefly, especially after pausing or resuming streams.

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