YouTube AdBlock

Accelerates and Skips YouTube Ads in Less Than a Second
What is YouTube AdBlock?
"YouTube AdBlock" is a Firefox add-on that accelerates and automatically skips YouTube ads in under a second. It works seamlessly on desktop and mobile, including YouTube Music. Users can customize settings like playback rate and ad visibility to bypass ads effectively while maintaining privacy and security. The add-on does not collect data and provides options to avoid detection by YouTube. Enjoy uninterrupted content with enhanced viewing efficiency.
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By: Martin
Version: 1.71 (Last updated: 2024-10-25)
Creation date: 2023-11-09
Weekly download count: 516
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • scripting
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 31.82K

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Add-on summary

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This is an Add-On Accelerating and Skipping YouTube Ads in Less Than a Second.

  • Real-time Acceleration: Ads are sped up on the fly.
  • Auto-Skip: Bypass ads as soon as they become skippable.

Works on both desktop and mobile, and in both YouTube Music and Videos.

Demo video

How it Works: A process, running when the current tab is youtube.com/watch, periodically checks the page content for ads. If there is one, the process accelerates it by setting the playback rate to the value set in your config (e.g., 10). As soon as the "Skip Ads ->" button shows up, the process clicks it. When the ad is skipped, the process increments a local private counter of skipped ads in the browser.

Usage: The add-on should work seamlessly upon installation. However, it is possible that the default configuration creates issues (such as triggering the YouTube detection banner) for you, as YouTube provides different different user interfaces / experiences depending on the location, language, etc.

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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 effectively to block ads
  • Frequent updates to maintain functionality
  • Can skip ads automatically, improving user experience
  • Clever and effective against server-sided ads
  • User-friendly and responsive developer support
Cons
  • Occasionally speeds up normal videos
  • Sometimes skips too far into videos or to the end
  • Inconsistent performance after updates
  • YouTube sometimes detects ad-blocking activity
  • Has bugs affecting video speed during ads
Most mentioned
  • Issues with skipping too much of the video
  • Performance problems after recent updates
  • Functionality against ad detection by YouTube
  • Complaints about videos playing at incorrect speeds
  • Positive comments on usability and effectiveness
Recent reviews
by meows21, 2024-11-19
Useless. Hasn't blocked a single ad.
by Firefox user 18471099, 2024-11-13
by kohert, 2024-11-06
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

YouTube AdBlock requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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