YouTube Adblock
Block ads on YouTube automatically and effortlessly.
- By:
- Antony Sieben
- Daily users:
- 2,617 -7
- Rating:
- 4.41 (68)
0.05 - Version:
- 3.0.1 Last updated: 2022-11-06
- Version code:
- 5482093
- Creation date:
- 2022-11-05
- Risk:
- High risk impact Low risk likelihood
- Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- <all_urls>
- tabs
- Size:
- 1.18MB
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Browser Add-ons
- Updated:
- a day ago
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User reviews
User reviews for the YouTube Adblock Firefox add-on are mixed. Several users praise its effectiveness in blocking ads and enhancing YouTube viewing, noting it's a must-have and easy to use. However, multiple reports indicate it does not work for some users, failing to block ads on videos and homepage. Additionally, a security warning flagged it as malware on the Microsoft Edge Add-on Store, raising potential trust issues. Pros
- Effectively blocks YouTube ads, saving significant viewing time
- Easy to use compared to other ad blockers
- Highly recommended and considered essential by some users
- Provides a noticeably better browsing experience on YouTube
- Positive user feedback overall
Cons
- Reported as not working by multiple users (ads not blocked)
- Flagged as malware by Microsoft Edge Add-on Store, causing security concerns
Recent reviews
Not working - youtube ads aren\t blocked at all
by Mc*****, 2025-06-16
used on the 08 june from a uk ip address and doesnt work at all. does not bloc the adds on the home page or in a video
by gr*****, 2025-06-07
by hc*****, 2025-05-24
Extension safety
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.
YouTube Adblock 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
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious.
This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on
Firefox Browser Add-ons, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been
around, and other signals about the
Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change
as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always
exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.
YouTube Adblock has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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