Search engine for Chrome ad blockers
Search engine for Chrome ad blockers
You're relying on a Chrome book. Windows, Mac, or Linux would offer more flexibility. Google has taken action against ad blockers, making them ineffective in Chrome. As mentioned in another discussion, Firefox appears to be the mobile version, possibly because Chrome OS runs Android apps. I've rarely encountered ad blockers on mobile devices. Your choices are: 1) switch to a real operating system, 2) subscribe to YouTube, or 3) accept the ads.
I rely on Firefox (blocked + sponsor blocked) and Brave (blocked + built-in adblocker + sponsor block). Turn off one at a time if YouTube becomes problematic again. It's been about six years since I haven't seen any ads on my PC. Don't let anyone pressure you into spending more time on low-quality ads that hurt your mental well-being. Are you suggesting you won't use Brave anymore because it blocked something as suspicious? Make sure it was actually a bad site or the search engine you were using. You can try Google, Duckduckgo, or Brave's own search inside Brave if any of those are having trouble.
The problem involves Google blocking ad blockers on YouTube. It’s similar to how Netflix restricts VPN usage. Eventually, these measures will be circumvented. Ad blockers often face temporary success but eventually get disabled by Google. I use Ghostery and Ad Guard; sometimes they take time before working again. The main challenge comes from recent Chrome updates that affected many ad blockers. You may need to switch to a different browser like Brave, Firefox, or Safari. For Apple users, Safari is device-only, so you have limited options. Because of apps on Chromebooks distributed via the Google Play Store, they’re likely mobile browsers. This explains why people suggest paying for services like YouTube Premium—around $140 a year—to avoid ads. At some point, the cost may outweigh the effort to bypass ads. I’m also thinking about using YouTube Premium for iOS devices since no ad blockers are available there.
I had no idea about sponsorblock. So Firefox with ublock should be enough? That means you can use both ublock and sponsor block together? The ads on YouTube are really annoying. Even I find it frustrating to watch a 3-minute music video and have an ad right at the start, almost always again after it ends. After the video finishes, another ad pops up. There are ads during longer videos too. It's even worse when you play a playlist of music videos and see an ad every couple of videos. I can't watch them without pausing and skipping every second video. This is really annoying. I think Duckduckgo showed this fake site, not Brave.
Android applications are classified as mobile because they can't be simply installed on devices like Chromebooks, Macs, or Linux systems. You typically need to access the Google Play Store, which has changed recently. Additionally, Google has taken action against ad blockers, affecting browsers like Chrome due to Manifest V3 updates. It’s recommended to use a different browser for a better experience. Google also monitors ad blocker usage and may alter functionality or display ads if they detect it. You might face frustrating issues or have to pay for enhanced features like YouTube Premium.
AdGuard beta functions well with normal ads, especially since it supports manifest v3. I switched to it about a year and a half ago. It claims to block YouTube ads, though I haven't tested it yet. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail...t_app_menu The Chrome extension is causing quite a stir, but it seems they're just focusing on the drama instead of trying alternatives.
This tool supports Firefox and uBlock Origin across Windows, Linux, Mac, and Android. Simply test it—it should function.
Guardian adblocker for Chrome meets your needs. Stops YT and Twitch ads, plus more.