YouTube AdBlock

Accelerates and Skips YouTube Ads

YouTube AdBlock: Skip Ads Instantly

"YouTube AdBlock" is a powerful Firefox add-on that accelerates and skips YouTube ads in less than a second. It offers real-time acceleration, auto-skipping once ads become skippable, and works seamlessly on both desktop and mobile for YouTube Music and Videos. With adjustable configurations, it ensures a customizable ad-blocking experience while maintaining privacy and security. Avoid YouTube's detection with easy settings modifications.
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Add-on stats

By: Martin
Users: 6,630
55
Rating: 4.33
(43)
Version: 1.71 (Last updated: 2024-10-25)
Creation date: 2023-11-09
Weekly download count: 260
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
  • Effectively blocks ads and allows users to skip them.
  • Works well on server-sided ads.
  • User-friendly with regular updates.
  • Open source and performs as advertised.
Cons
  • Sometimes skips to the end of the video instead of just the ads.
  • Issues with video playback speed resetting after ads.
  • Inconsistent performance, with users experiencing recent failures.
  • May trigger YouTube's detection of ad blockers.
Most mentioned
  • Skips ads but sometimes skips to the main video too early.
  • Recent updates have led to increased issues.
  • Users have reported that it sometimes speeds up normal videos.
  • Detection issues where YouTube stops playback if the adblock is active.
User reviews
Just uninstalled ublock origin and installed this extension. it works great. thank you.
by ParsaJR, 2025-01-03
This extension is Made In Heaven.
by Mayo, 2024-12-21
by meows21, 2024-11-19
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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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