Youtube Ad Blocker

Block ads on Youtube.

The YouTube Ad Blocker Chrome extension offers a comprehensive solution for removing all types of ads on YouTube. It blocks ads appearing on the homepage, above suggested videos, under video descriptions, as well as various video ads such as skippable 5-second ads, consecutive video ads, and unskippable 10-second ads. This extension operates without tracking your browsing history or collecting any personal data, ensuring privacy and security. All usage statistics are stored locally on your device and never shared externally. By installing this extension, users can enjoy a seamless, ad-free YouTube experience with enhanced viewing comfort and no interruptions.

By:
Taha Boulehmi
Users:
10,000
Rating:
3.20
(20)
Version:
1.2.0 Last updated: 2023-02-21
Creation date:
2022-03-22
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
Size:
339.00KB
Email:
co*****@btaha.com
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Data ingested on:
2025-07-10

User reviews

This YouTube Ad Blocker extension is praised for effectively removing ads and providing a free alternative to YouTube Premium, with many users satisfied during its periods of reliability. However, multiple reviews highlight issues with inconsistent performance, where ads are not always blocked, or play briefly before being removed. The extension often stops working after YouTube changes, causing frustration. Overall, it works well at times but suffers from reliability problems and intermittent failures.
Pros
  • Effectively blocks YouTube ads when working as intended
  • Provides an ad-free YouTube experience similar to YouTube Premium
  • Works better than some other YouTube ad blockers for some users
  • Free and useful alternative to paid premium services
  • Has been reliable for extended periods before encountering issues
Cons
  • Frequently stops working or becomes non-functional especially after YouTube updates
  • Does not consistently block all types of ads, such as short pre-roll ads
  • Sometimes ads play briefly before being blocked causing disruption
  • Users experience inconsistency and unreliability in ad blocking performance
  • Some users report it doesn't work at all or only partially
Recent reviews
my other youtube ad blockers stopped working. this one works as of 6/6/25. THANKS.
by Mo*****, 2025-06-06

Funktioniert nicht
by Au*****, 2025-04-27

This does nothing
by Ni*****, 2025-04-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact
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Youtube Ad Blocker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Chrome extension may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Chrome extension reputation on Chrome Web Store, the amount of time the Chrome extension has been around, and other signals about the Chrome extension. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Chrome extension.

Youtube Ad Blocker has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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