Is Adblock for Youtube - skip ads Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Adblock for Youtube - skip ads earns a safety grade B, 75.6 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
75.6/100
Grade B · 5 of 5 checks
What we found
Automated safety profile from public signals (the extension's manifest & permissions, store listing, publisher, privacy policy). A full review hasn't been published yet.
What this safety grade means
Adblock for Youtube - skip ads earns a safety grade of B (75.6/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Permissions & Access (58%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Adblock for Youtube - skip ads looks broadly trustworthy. 80,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.0/5 from 832 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-06-13. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Adblock for Youtube - skip ads's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other browser extensions we track below.
Safety Signals
Based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 60% · 4.8/8 pts | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 58% · 14.6/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 74% · 7.4/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
The extension requests the "tabs" and "declarativeNetRequest" API permissions plus access to your data on all websites (*://*/*). This combination allows it to observe tab activity, block or modify network requests (such as ad loads), and read and alter the content of any page you visit. While broad host access is common among content blockers, for a tool focused exclusively on skipping YouTube ads, this level of access may be more extensive than strictly required.
As with any ad-blocking or content-modifying extension, careful users should be aware of category–typical risks. Extensions of this type can be cloned or repackaged to inject unwanted ads, redirect affiliate links, or collect browsing data. Even a well-intentioned extension with wide host permissions could technically see sensitive information on every site you open. The developer’s declared privacy practices claim data is not sold or misused, which is encouraging, but users should still verify the reputation of the publisher before installing.
The fact sheet’s strongest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, indicating the extension is actively updated and likely supported over time. The weakest is Permissions & Access, reflecting that the *://*/* host permission is broad and not fully matched to the narrow stated purpose, which lowers the permission–access score.
AI-assisted analysis of the documented signals above (permissions, store data, privacy practices) — explains what they mean and the risks typical for this category. Not a hands-on test.
What the store listing shows
Who's Behind Adblock for Youtube - skip ads?
- Publisher https://blockforytb.com/
Public records identify the publisher, but no individual founders or a separate registered company are named — which is what holds the Publisher & Identity score back. Less public information about who operates an extension means less you can verify about their long-term accountability.
How it compares
Among the 345 browser extensions we track, Adblock for Youtube - skip ads scores higher on safety than 49% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Adblock for Youtube - skip ads FAQ
- Is Adblock for Youtube - skip ads safe?
- Adblock for Youtube - skip ads earns a safety grade of B (75.6/100) on our evidence-based assessment, based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions we could verify from public records. This is an automated profile built from public records, not a hands-on review.
- Who is behind Adblock for Youtube - skip ads?
- Adblock for Youtube - skip ads is operated by https://blockforytb.com/.
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