YT-LightBlock: Lightweight, ad-free YouTube solution, blocking ads even against new policies. Enjoy!

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1.1.0
Update
January 12, 2024
Size
19.63KiB
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46
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
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YT-LightBlock Extension

Introducing YT-LightBlock: Your Ultimate YouTube Adblocker for a Seamless Ad-Free Experience!

Are you tired of being bombarded with pesky ads while trying to enjoy your favorite YouTube content? We understand your frustration, and that's why we've developed the most powerful and innovative solution to enhance your YouTube experience. YT-LightBlock, our Chrome extension, is here to take your online video watching to the next level.

**Unmatched Adblocking Capabilities: Bypassing YouTube's New Policies**

YouTube's ever-evolving ad policies have posed a challenge for adblocker users worldwide, but worry no more! YT-LightBlock is designed to adapt and thrive in this dynamic landscape. We're proud to say that it works flawlessly, even in the face of YouTube's latest ad policies. We understand that keeping up with constant changes is crucial to ensuring you can enjoy an uninterrupted viewing experience. Rest assured, with YT-LightBlock, you'll say goodbye to unwanted ads for good.

**Supporting Your Favorite YouTubers: A Win-Win Solution**

While adblockers offer a reprieve from the deluge of ads, they often come at a cost to content creators. The most innovative aspect of YT-LightBlock is our unique approach to preserving the income of your favorite YouTubers. We believe in a win-win solution, where you can enjoy ad-free content while still ensuring that content creators receive their hard-earned ad revenue.

**Key Features of YT-LightBlock:**

1. **Seamless Compatibility:** YT-LightBlock is designed to work flawlessly with your Chrome browser, offering a seamless ad-free YouTube experience.

2. **Constant Updates:** We're committed to keeping pace with YouTube's ever-changing ad policies, ensuring that our adblocker remains effective over time.

3. **Enhanced Privacy:** YT-LightBlock not only removes ads but also enhances your privacy by blocking tracking scripts and cookies.

4. **Lightweight and User-Friendly:** With an intuitive interface and minimal system impact, YT-LightBlock is user-friendly and won't slow down your browsing.

5. **Community Support:** Join our community of users to share your experiences, get updates, and provide feedback to help us continually improve YT-LightBlock.

**Join the YT-LightBlock Revolution:**

Say goodbye to annoying ads and enjoy a revolutionary YouTube viewing experience like never before. YT-LightBlock is your trusted companion in the ever-evolving world of online content. Get ready to take control of your YouTube experience today and enjoy an ad-free, guilt-free, and privacy-focused viewing experience. Download YT-LightBlock now and start enjoying the future of YouTube without ads!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "YT-LightBlock", "description": "YT-LightBlock: Lightweight, ad-free YouTube solution, blocking ads even against new policies. Enjoy!", "version": "1.1.0", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "scripting", "storage" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://www.youtube.com/*", "https://consent.youtube.com/*" ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install YT-LightBlock extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install YT-LightBlock extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install YT-LightBlock extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install YT-LightBlock extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download YT-LightBlock extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YT-LightBlock extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the YT-LightBlock Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the YT-LightBlock extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the YT-LightBlock extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for YT-LightBlock extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the YT-LightBlock extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download YT-LightBlock extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install YT-LightBlock extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the YT-LightBlock extension file

Select and download the YT-LightBlock extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the YT-LightBlock extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your YT-LightBlock extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the YT-LightBlock extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install YT-LightBlock extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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