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Purple AdBlock is a adblock for Twitch.tv
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Purple Ads Blocker is a robust Firefox add-on tailored for Twitch.tv users, who wish to enjoy their favorite streams without the interruption of ads. Thanks to its innovative use of a foreign proxy, the extension successfully sends video requests through, resulting in an ad-free and top quality viewing experience. Additionally, it respects privacy as it neither collects nor stores personal data of the users.
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Add-on stats

Users: 7,725 ▲ 14
Version: 2.6.6 (Last updated: 2024-07-22)
Creation date: 2021-04-12
Weekly download count: 361
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://*.twitch.tv/*
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 24.54K
URLs: Website

Ranking

# 918 ▼ 11
Other rankings
#94 in Web Development ▼ 1 #195 in Privacy & Security ▼ 3 #128 in ads keyword 71 ▼ 1

Other platforms

Purple Ads Blocker (v2.6.6)
3.05 (259) 90,000
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Add-on summary

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Purple AdBlock is a video ad-blocker. The extension uses an external proxy in an ad-free country, only video requests are sent through this proxy to retrieve an ad-free, full quality stream.

The extension does not collect or store your personal information and is opensource.

If you would like to contribute your own proxy or help us with the extension upkeep, please visit my Github https://github.com/arthurbolsoni

ATTENTION: Does not work with Alternate Player for "Twitch", "Twitch" ad-block userscripts or other "Twitch" ad-blockers. ATTENTION: The author of this extension accepts no responsibility for the use of the extension. The use of the extension is the total responsibility of the user.

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
  • Works intermittently or for some users, blocking certain ads.
  • Some users report that it has worked effectively for a period of time.
  • Allows users to continue streaming despite ads popping up briefly.
Cons
  • Does not consistently block ads, with many users still experiencing them.
  • Can freeze streams or only block ads without removing placeholders.
  • Issues with conflict when used alongside other ad blockers or userscripts.
Most mentioned
  • Does not work consistently.
  • Conflicts with other ad-blocking methods.
  • Worked temporarily for some users.
Recent reviews
work fine !
by Alain Connu, 2024-11-01
Does not work. I get multiple ads on every single channel I stream.
by Firefox user 14333858, 2024-09-29
It doesn't work for preroll ads, but it works for automated ads. It just freezes the screen, which I'm cool with that than watching 7+ Ads! I would recommend.
by ElectrifyThunder, 2024-08-23
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Purple Ads BlockerPurple Ads Blocker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Purple Ads BlockerPurple Ads Blocker is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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