About TubeAdFree
Making YouTube enjoyable for everyone, without interruptions.
Our Mission
TubeAdFree was created with a simple mission: to give users back control of their YouTube experience. We believe that watching videos shouldn't mean sitting through endless ads, dealing with invasive tracking, or compromising your privacy.
Our free, open-source browser extension automatically skips video ads and removes banner ads, allowing you to focus on what matters—the content you came to watch.
Why We Built TubeAdFree
YouTube has become an essential platform for education, entertainment, and connection. But the increasing number of ads—often multiple per video—disrupts the viewing experience and wastes valuable time.
We built TubeAdFree because we were frustrated too. We wanted:
- No interruptions: Watch videos without constant ad breaks
- Faster experience: Save time by skipping ads automatically
- Complete privacy: No data collection or tracking
- Open transparency: Open-source code anyone can audit
- Free forever: No premium tiers or hidden costs
Our Values
Privacy First
We don't collect, store, or transmit any user data. Your browsing stays private.
Open Source
Our code is fully open and transparent. Anyone can review, audit, or contribute.
Free Forever
No subscriptions, no premium features, no paywalls. Completely free to use.
Performance
Lightweight and efficient. No slowdowns or resource hogging.
User-Focused
Built for users, by users. We listen to feedback and improve constantly.
Accessible
Available to everyone, everywhere. Multi-language support included.
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About OllamaLabs
TubeAdFree is developed by OllamaLabs, a small team of developers passionate about creating tools that respect user privacy and freedom. We believe in:
- Building software that puts users first
- Maintaining transparency through open-source development
- Never monetizing user data or attention
- Contributing to a better, more privacy-respecting internet
Technology
TubeAdFree is built using modern web technologies:
- Manifest V3: Latest Chrome extension standard for security and performance
- JavaScript: Lightweight and efficient code
- declarativeNetRequest: Advanced network filtering without compromising privacy
- Local storage only: All settings and stats stored locally on your device
Community & Support
TubeAdFree is more than just software—it's a community of users who value their time and privacy. We welcome:
- Bug reports: Help us improve by reporting issues
- Feature requests: Share your ideas for new features
- Code contributions: Submit pull requests on GitHub
- Translations: Help make TubeAdFree available in more languages
- Feedback: Tell us how we can make the experience better
Legal & Compliance
TubeAdFree is released under the MIT License, one of the most permissive open-source licenses. This means:
- You can use it freely for personal or commercial purposes
- You can modify and distribute the code
- No warranty or liability is provided
Important: TubeAdFree is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube, Google LLC, or Alphabet Inc. YouTube is a trademark of Google LLC. Use of this extension is at your own discretion and risk.
Future Roadmap
We're continuously improving TubeAdFree. Upcoming features include:
- Firefox and Safari support
- More customization options
- Enhanced ad detection algorithms
- Additional language support
- Performance optimizations
Join the TubeAdFree Community
Help us build a better YouTube experience for everyone.