Description
An adblocker for the Twitch.tv using server side signature and local m3u8 manipulation
Extension Rankings
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Ranking Summary
Overall Rank
Extension Rank
"Ads" Keyword
"Adblock" Keyword
"Ad-blocking" Keyword
"Ad Skipper" Keyword
"Ad Blocker" Keyword
"Block Ads" Keyword
"Block" Keyword
"Work" Keyword
"Video Ads" Keyword
"Tv" Keyword
"Skip Ads" Keyword
"Country" Keyword
Featured Rank
Review Summary
Based on multiple reviews, Purple Ads Blocker struggles with effectively blocking Twitch ads, often causing stream buffering, black screens, or error messages. While some users find it better than no ad blocker at all and hope for future updates, many report frequent failures and disruptions making the extension unreliable and occasionally unusable.
Pros
- Sometimes blocks or interrupts ads, providing some relief compared to other ad blockers.
- When it works, it reduces the length or frequency of ads on Twitch streams.
- Users appreciate when the extension is updated and fixed, hoping for better functionality in the future.
Cons
- The extension frequently fails to block ads, especially Twitch pre-roll ads.
- Causes streams to buffer, crash, or freeze, requiring frequent page or tab refreshes.
- Leads to black screens or error messages (#2000) during ads, disrupting viewing experience.
- Often outdated and in need of updates to handle Twitch’s changing ad systems.
- Users report the extension becoming useless due to continuous malfunction and Twitch changes.
Permissions
This extension can:
- activeTab
- storage
This extension can access:
- https://*.twitch.tv/*
Additional Information
2.6.7
January 2, 2025
0.02 MB
en-US
Developer Information
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