BlockTube
YouTube™ Content Blocker
Block channels and videos from YouTube™
Fast and easy
What is BlockTube?
BlockTube is a Firefox extension specifically designed for YouTube. It allows you to block specific channels and videos, including comments and auto-generated playlists. This lightweight and fast extension integrates seamlessly with YouTube and includes features for advanced users like usage of Regular expressions. BlockTube respects user's privacy and doesn't collect any personal data.
Add-on stats
By: amitbl
Creation date: 2018-05-03
Weekly download count: 479
Firefox on Android: Yes
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
Size: 203.29K
Email: bl*****@gmail.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Ranking
# 493
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Add-on summary
YouTube™ content blocker
BlockTube gives you the control to customize your YouTube viewing experience. It allows you to block specific channels and videos that you don't wish to see or get recommended with. The extension is lightweight and fast, integrated seamlessly and does not affect your browsing experience at all, to an extent that an unsuspecting user will never know it's there to begin with.
** The extension includes the following features
- Integrated context menus across YouTube for easy blocking
- Block videos by name
- Block channels by name
- Block comments from specific user or by content keywords
- Block/Allow videos with specific runtime
- Block YouTube Shorts
- Block YouTube Movies
- Block Explore page
- Block YouTube's auto generated playlists
- Hide watched videos from recommendations
- Remove "Video paused, continue watching?" popups
- Regular Expressions are supported across all filter options
- Advanced Blocking: Extend the functionality on your own using a JavaScript function (https://github.com/amitbl/blocktube/wiki/Advanced-Blocking) ** WARNING: ** DO NOT PASTE UNTRUSTED CODE YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND, YOUR YOUTUBE ACCOUNT MAY BE AT RISK IF YOU DO SO
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Very useful for blocking unwanted channels and videos
- Enhances YouTube browsing experience by filtering out clickbait and unwanted content
- Works well for many users when functioning properly
Cons
- Frequently experiences issues with functionality, especially after updates
- Does not work on Android Firefox or for some users after a certain time
- Block features sometimes do not operate as expected, such as not blocking videos or channels
Most mentioned
- Stopped working or has frequent issues
- Useful for blocking channels/videos
- Works intermittently or needs manual intervention to function
Recent reviews
I can't use it because when I activate this add-on getting "Ad blockers violate YouTube's Terms of Service" message
by Kadircan Ersahin, 2024-11-21
チャンネルをブロックしても表示されたままだった。
by Firefox user 18597588, 2024-11-20
please developer please fix this problem blocktube isn't working even I click on block channel it and it's videos again appear on search and homescreen please fix it as soon as possible
by Firefox user 18692476, 2024-11-19
Add-on safety
Risk impact
BlockTube requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
BlockTube is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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