Is Adblock for YouTube™ safe to use?

Adblock for YouTube™ has a security risk score of 64.99/100 (MEDIUM risk). Our security analysis detected 113 findings. Review the detailed security assessment below to understand the specific risks before installation.

What are the security risks of Adblock for YouTube™?

Based on our automated security analysis, Adblock for YouTube™ presents medium risk level. The extension is analyzed for malware patterns, secret exposure, network communications, permissions, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

How is the security score calculated?

Risky Plugins calculates security scores using weighted categories: severity of findings (25 points max), malware detections (35 points), secret exposure (28 points), network communications (10 points), and obfuscation (10 points). Scores range from 0-100, with higher scores indicating greater risk.

What does CRITICAL, HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW, MINIMAL risk mean?

CRITICAL (80-100): Severe security issues like malware. HIGH (60-79): Significant vulnerabilities. MEDIUM (40-59): Moderate security concerns. LOW (20-39): Minor issues. MINIMAL (0-19): Very low risk. Always review findings before installing any extension.

Chrome Web Store

Adblock for YouTube™

by [email protected] · 300.0K users · 2.6 rating

70a1de6c-ac1e-54e4-afde-43aed34f770e | v2.9

MEDIUM risk

Risk verdict

Review before use

Score-based assessment (medium risk, 65/100). No analyst review available.

Analysis record

Analysed: 1 months ago
Version: v2.9
Artifact: SHA256 0B7…2D0
Source: Findings (non-IoC)

Evidence ledger

Ranked by severity · findings with a source location link to the code viewer

51 detail rows

YARA Rule Matches

11 rules

Severity	Rule	Hits	Files	Metadata
LOW	`postinstall file download`	5	js/options.jsassets/static/trusted3.jsjs/skip-ad.js +2 more	-
LOW	`NoUseWeakRandom`	3	js/options.jsjs/skip-ad.jsjs/background.js	-
LOW	`postinstall crypto operations`	4	js/options.js_metadata/verified_contents.jsonjs/skip-ad.js +1 more	-
LOW	`OriginsNotVerified`	3	js/background.jsjs/options.jsjs/skip-ad.js	-
LOW	`postinstall file manipulation`	14	_locales/en_US/messages.json_locales/hr/messages.json_locales/gu/messages.json +11 more	-
LOW	`postinstall system command`	6	assets/static/trusted3.jsjs/options.jsjs/skip-ad.js +3 more	-
LOW	`postinstall obfuscation`	4	js/options.jsjs/skip-ad.jsjs/background.js +1 more	-
LOW	`postinstall network communication`	4	js/options.jsjs/skip-ad.jsjs/background.js +1 more	-
LOW	`LocalStorageShouldNotBeUsed`	1	js/skip-ad.js	-
LOW	`credential env files`	3	js/options.jsjs/skip-ad.jsjs/background.js	-
LOW	`postinstall persistence mechanism`	1	js/options.js	-

Show network indicators (62)

Publisher Evidence

Limited evidence

[email protected]

Publisher identity, store signals, distribution reach, and warning signals used for context. Treat this as supporting evidence, not a clean bill of health.

Chrome does not expose the same publisher verification data as IDE stores, so this score is deliberately conservative.

Noisy-finding weight

x1.00

Publisher domain

No domain

Missing

Store verification signal

Limited signal

Limited

Extension portfolio

Portfolio

13 evidence rows available.

Finding Categories

Obfuscation

IoC Indicators

YARA Rules Matched

11 rules(48 hits)

postinstall file download NoUseWeakRandom postinstall crypto operations OriginsNotVerified postinstall file manipulation postinstall system command postinstall obfuscation postinstall network communication LocalStorageShouldNotBeUsed credential env files postinstall persistence mechanism

Requested Permissions

5 permissions

<all_urls>

Access and modify data on every website you visit

Dangerous

tabs

Medium

storage

Low

scripting

Low

declarativeNetRequest

Low

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Adblock for YouTube™ is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 2.9 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 64.99/100 (MEDIUM risk) based on 113 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents moderate security risk. Several findings were detected that may warrant attention. Users should carefully review the permissions and findings before installation.

Findings Breakdown

Medium: 65 finding(s)
Low: 48 finding(s)

What Was Analyzed

The security assessment covers multiple analysis categories:

Malware Detection: YARA rule matching against 2,400+ malware signatures
Secret Detection: Scanning for exposed API keys, tokens, and credentials
Static Analysis: Code-level security analysis for common vulnerability patterns
Network Analysis: Detection of suspicious network communications and endpoints
Obfuscation Detection: Identification of code obfuscation techniques

Developer Information

Adblock for YouTube™ is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 300K users.

Recommendation

This extension is not recommended for installation without thorough manual review. Consider alternatives with lower risk scores, or contact the developer to address the identified security concerns.

Source Code Viewer

Source Code Not Available

Source code is not available for this version of the extension.

About This Extension

Adblock for YouTube is a simple Chrome browser extension that provides a solution to one of the most common frustrations for YouTube users: ads. The extension blocks ads on YouTube videos, allowing users to watch their favorite content without interruptions. This means no more pre-roll ads, mid-roll ads, banner ads, or overlay ads. One of the primary benefits of YouTube adblocker is that it makes the YouTube experience faster and clearer. With no ads to buffer or wait through, users can watch their videos smoothly and without delay. The extension also helps to declutter the YouTube interface, giving users a cleaner and more streamlined viewing experience. Adblock for YouTube is easy to install and use. Once the extension is installed, it starts working automatically. Users don't need to configure any settings, but the extension does offer some customization options. Another significant advantage of YouTube adblocker is that it can improve online security. Ads can be a vector for malware and other types of online threats. By blocking ads, Adblock for YouTube helps to keep users safe from these potential risks. Overall, adblocker is a simple but effective extension that delivers on its promises. It is a must-have for anyone who wants to watch YouTube videos without ads and improve their online experience. There are several reasons why you might want to install our extension: 1. Blocks ads on YouTube videos, which can be a significant annoyance for many users. Ads can interrupt videos and disrupt the viewing experience, which can be frustrating. By using Adblock for YouTube, you can eliminate these ads and enjoy uninterrupted viewing of your favorite content. 2. Can improve the performance of YouTube on your device. Ads can slow down your internet connection and make videos buffer or load slowly. By blocking these ads, the extension can help to speed up the YouTube experience and make videos play more smoothly. 3. Can help to protect you from online threats. Ads can be a vector for malware and other types of online attacks, and by blocking them, YouTube adblocker can help to keep you safe while you're browsing YouTube. Keep your online experience free from annoying and unwanted ads with our powerful Chrome extension. - Say goodbye to intrusive video ads, banner ads, and pop-ups and enjoy a smoother, more enjoyable YouTube browsing experience. - Block all types of ads on YouTube with ease and protect your privacy and security by blocking malicious ads and tracking scripts. - Enjoy faster page loading times and reduced data usage with YouTube ad blocker. - Enjoy a distraction-free YouTube experience and never have to deal with annoying ads again! Our YouTube ad blocker is easy to use and highly customizable, so you can adjust it to fit your specific needs. With our tool, you'll be able to control what ads you see and what ads you don't. Block ads from specific channels or block all ads from YouTube with just a click. Finally, Adblock for YouTube is easy to install and use. It is a simple extension that starts working automatically once it's installed.

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