Merlin
fadblock

fadblock

A fast, lightweight, and undetectable YouTube Ads Blocker for Chrome.

What is fadblock?
'FadBlock' is a fast, lightweight, and quite undetectable Firefox add-on that blocks advertisements on YouTube and YouTube Music. It doesn't follow the traditional ad-blocking procedure as it merely skips ads instead of preventing them from loading. FadBlock works quietly in the backdrop without requiring complex setups or configurations. Consequently, users can enjoy a YouTube experience that's free from ads, has quicker page loading speeds, and offers an unbroken viewing journey. This nifty extension works on all categories of YouTube ads, from those displayed on the homepage, overlaid on suggested videos, visible below descriptions, to video ads that play at the start, midway, or end of a video.
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Stats
This add-on was removed from Firefox Browser Add-ons on 2024-04-24
Users: 16,976
Rating: 3.66 (181)
Version: 2.6 (Last updated: 2023-11-21)
Creation date: 2023-10-14
Weekly download count: 419
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://www.youtube.com/*
  • https://*.youtube.com/*
  • scripting
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 81.10K
URLs: Website
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Summary
Analyze keywords

FadBlock is designed to monitor advertisements, automatically seek the ads and skip them on YouTube and YouTube Music as well. It's important to note that this doesn't classify as traditional ad blocking, as the ad content is technically "loaded".

Note: This new version uses extensionpay.com as a payment processor integrated with Stripe for obtaining a one-time lifetime license after an initial free trial period. The storage permission is for counting the "Blocked YouTube Ads".

Why opt for 'fadblock'?

Our user-centric ad-blocking extension is meticulously crafted for your convenience. Once it's installed, it works discreetly in the background, sparing you from intricate configurations or setups. Simply install it and revel in the immediate benefits: a YouTube experience devoid of ads, swifter page loading times, and an uninterrupted viewing journey.

Features:

This extension effectively eliminates all categories of YouTube and YouTube Music advertisements:

Category 1: Ads visible on the homepage.

Category 2: Ads overlaid atop the suggested video list.

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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
  • Blocks video ads effectively
  • Works well on YouTube
  • Doesn't get detected by websites
Cons
  • Stopped working for some users
  • Now asking for payment
  • Owner change and potential security issues
Most mentioned
  • Blocks video ads effectively
  • Stopped working for some users
  • Asking for payment
Recent reviews
It works pretty well. I had increased lag for a bit and it seems like the guy fixed it. He appears to be doing a great job with this project and I respect that. I'll need to remove it as it stopped working (I assume it's because I haven't paid). I wish it was free as it looks legit but I'm not making enough for it. Great experience though and the creator looks like he's making improvements still! Good Luck!
by Matt, 2024-04-19
It's just stopped working as of yesterday and nothing I can find seems to make it work again. It's also ironically asking for money now...
by Dormiyu, 2024-04-17
I like this plugin and it works well for me. Unfortunately, from the Github: > I am no longer the owner of the extension called "FadBlock". I handed the extension off over a month ago, seems like it traded hands a couple of times, and now the current owner has added malicious code while keeping the extension as it is! https://github.com/0x48piraj/fadblock
by Lesley Lai, 2024-03-17
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Safety
Risk impact

fadblock is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install fadblock if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

fadblock is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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