Security Alert: Confirmed Malware

This extension was removed from the Chrome Web Store as malware. Do not install it.Extension: Adblocker for YouTube™

CRITICAL RISKRemoved from Chrome Web Store

Adblocker for YouTube™

ID: ocpbafeegjjnfppckhackoojckloofan

Could be malicious

Supported Languages

🇺🇸English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status

Removed

Version

1.5.1

Size

0.06 MB

Rating

3.7/5

Reviews

Users

40,000

Type

Extension

Updated

Jun 28, 2025

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted

Author: YT AdblockView Profile
Country: US
MX records exist: Yes
Domain exists: Yes
Is disposable: No
Is role-based: No
Mailbox exists: Yes
Address: 2280 Duffield St Brooklyn NY, NY 11201 US

Total Extensions

Active

Obsolete

Listed

Unlisted

Total Users

40,000

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Install Adblocker for YouTube™ chrome extension & completely block all the annoying ads. Best YT ad remover.

Do you find Youtube ads annoying and distracting? Adblocker for Youtube™ is a free browser extension that blocks all ads on YouTube, allowing you to enjoy uninterrupted videos. If you're tired of sitting through ads on Youtube, give it a try and enjoy a seamless viewing experience. key features >> Blocks all ads on Youtube: No more annoying pop-ups, banners, or pre-roll ads. >> Saves time: Watch videos without having to sit through ads. >> Compatibility: Adblocker for Youtube™ is compatible with popular web browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. How To Use? >> Install the Adblocker for Youtube™ extension: Install the extension by clicking on "Add to Chrome" button >> Once installed, click on the extension icon in your browser's toolbar to enable it. >> Enjoy ad-free videos on Youtube

User Growth

Showing data from Sep 22, 2022 to Sep 21, 2023

Versions

-20%(-10,000 users)

Compared to 3 months ago

3 versions released in this period

Rating Count

Total: 13 ratings+1 (8%)

Average Rating

Current: 4.31 / 5.0+4.31

Extracted Data

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By severity

Critical0

High0

Medium2

Low1

Versions scanned

Showing 1 of 4 scanned versions with more than one unique finding. Counts are unique findings that include each version.

Extension Version	Code Review Findings
1.0 Code review	3

Extension Version	Code Review Findings
1.0	3

Files with findings

3 distinct paths — top paths by unique finding count:

background.js1
content.js1
manifest.json1

S.No.	Category	Severity	File	Summary	Found in Version
1	Code Injection	medium	content.js (line 1)	Uses a substring URL check (document.URL.includes('youtube.com')) rather than a strict origin check, so any page whose URL merely contains the substring 'youtube.com' (e.g., attacker.com/?x=youtube.com or youtube.com.…	1.0
2	Tracking	medium	background.js (line 1)	The extension generates a random 10-character user identifier and persists it together with an install timestamp on first install, without user disclosure or consent. Although this build does not transmit the ID in th…	1.0
3	Privilege Escalation	low	manifest.json (line 19)	The extension requests broad <all_urls> host access and injects a content script into every page, even though its advertised functionality (YouTube ad blocking) only activates on youtube.com per content.js. Over-broad…	1.0

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www.w3.org	/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns	http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#
ns.adobe.com	/xap/1.0/	http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/
purl.org	/dc/elements/1.1/	http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/
ns.adobe.com	/photoshop/1.0/	http://ns.adobe.com/photoshop/1.0/
ns.adobe.com	/xap/1.0/mm/	http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/mm/
ns.adobe.com	/xap/1.0/sType/ResourceEvent	http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/sType/ResourceEvent#
ytb.ytadblocker.info	-	https://ytb.ytadblocker.info
clients2.google.com	/service/update2/crx	https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx

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1.7 out of 5 · 10 most recent reviews

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Does not work for me.

Oleksandr Boiko·23 Apr 2025

Blockeia ate os videos do you tube

Willian Caetano Da Silva·16 Apr 2025

It only catch user ID, does not block any add!

Rashid Mesbah·4 Mar 2025

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Security Alert: Confirmed Malware

Adblocker for YouTube™

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