Merlin
YouTube Adblock Bypass

YouTube Adblock Bypass

Bypasses YouTube's ad block ban.

What is YouTube Adblock Bypass?
YouTube Adblock Bypass is a Firefox extension that changes your User-Agent string on YouTube to imitate a Windows Phone, enabling the bypass of YouTube's ad block ban. It also redirects mobile YouTube links to their desktop counterparts, ensuring the use of the desktop layout. It is recommended to use an ad blocker alongside this extension, as the Windows Phone User-Agent doesn't load most editions.
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Merlin
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By: TheTank20
Rating: 4.62 (39)
Version: 1.2.3 (Last updated: 2023-12-25)
Creation date: 2023-10-22
Weekly download count: 43
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 28.26K
URLs: Website
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Summary
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This extension:

  1. Changes your User-Agent string on YouTube to be like a Windows Phone (by default, can be changed in the extension's settings). For some reason, those don't have the ad block ban.
  2. Makes m.youtube.com/ redirect to youtube.com/?app=desktop, so that you can still use the desktop layout. (Only on Desktop for obvious reasons)

It is recommended to have an ad blocker alongside this, although the Windows Phone user-agent doesn't load most of them (you'll find outliers in search results).

Warning: Some issues may occur when the Legacy Browser Support addon is installed. You may get incorrectly redirected to the mobile version of YouTube.

User reviews
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Pros
  • Effectively bypasses YouTube ads
  • The only extension that worked for some users
  • Works in conjunction with other ad blockers like uBlock Origin
Cons
  • Causes playback speed button to disappear
  • Can cause Gmail to switch to mobile view on desktop
  • May cause Captcha issues on various websites
Most mentioned
  • Works for bypassing YouTube's adblock detection
  • Loss of playback speed control
  • Integration with other ad blockers
Recent reviews
doesnt work anymore
by Nabeegh, 2024-02-27
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Safety
Risk impact

YouTube Adblock Bypass 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 YouTube Adblock Bypass if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Adblock Bypass is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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