# YouTube via iFrame (ad-free)

> This YouTube AdBlock iFrame module allows you to replace YouTube videos with iframes. Ads are blocked on iframes due to cross-origin resource sharing (CORS) restrictions.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-adblock-iframe](https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-adblock-iframe)

## Overview

- **ID:** `youtube-adblock-iframe`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nostrum
- **Category:** appearance
- **Daily users:** 45
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2023-11-03
- **First published:** 2023-11-02
- **Size:** 23 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtube-adblock-iframe/)

## Description

The **YouTube AdBlock iFrame** Chrome extension enhances your YouTube viewing experience by replacing standard videos with iframes, effectively blocking ads due to cross-origin resource sharing (CORS) restrictions. This innovative approach prevents ads from loading without interfering with the video content itself, resulting in a smoother and uninterrupted playback.

With this extension, users can watch YouTube videos free from advertisements by leveraging iframe technology to circumvent typical ad delivery. In case of any issues, users are advised to uninstall the module to restore default functionality. Experience YouTube without interruptions and improve your browsing comfort with this simple yet effective ad-blocking tool.

## Rankings

- #17,077 — Overall
- #4 — iframe
- #60 — uninstall
- #140 — ad
- #151 — free vpn
- #168 — free

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `*://*.youtube.com/*`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`
- `youtube.com`
- `youtu.be`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: youtube.com, youtu.be
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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