Fix YouTube Lag & Adblock Detection. Forces lightweight player (m.) with full Desktop UI. Ad-free, SponsorBlock & Background Play.
Users
3,000
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.4 / 5
−0.14 in 30 days
Ratings
11
+3 in 30 days
Store rank
#18K
#15K among extensions
Version
1.5.1
updated 7 Feb 2026
Users
monthly, 9 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:3,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 9 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:11 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About LiteTube: Fix YouTube Lag & Adblock Detection
LiteTube AdFree - Fix YouTube Lag & Adblock Detection
Solves high CPU usage and "Ad blocker detected" screens by utilizing the lightweight Mobile API.
LiteTube AdFree is a performance-focused extension designed to fix the YouTube experience on Desktop. It uniquely forces the ultra-fast mobile layout (m.youtube.com) to save RAM and CPU, but injects custom code to restore the look, feel, and functionality of the Desktop player.
Get the instant speed of the mobile site without losing the features you love.
🌟 Key Features:
âš¡ Fix Lag & Save CPU
Lightweight Engine: Redirects videos to the mobile version to drastically reduce system resource usage. Perfect for laptops and older PCs.
Force H.264 Codec: Option to enforce the H.264 codec for smoother hardware acceleration on older GPUs.
🚫 Undetectable Ad-Free & SponsorBlock
No "Ad Blocker Detected": Because LiteTube uses the mobile API and payload sanitization, it naturally bypasses YouTube's anti-adblock screens.
Advanced Blocking: Strips ads directly from the JSON data before they load.
SponsorBlock Integration: Automatically skips sponsored segments, intros, outros, and subscription reminders.
🎹 Desktop Controls Restored
Shortcuts: Full support for J, K, L, Space, F (Fullscreen), M (Mute), and Arrow keys.
Mouse Optimization: Hover over the video to see controls (just like Desktop).
Shorts Support: Enables mouse wheel scrolling for YouTube Shorts.
🔄 Advanced Player Features
Loop Button: Dedicated toggle for single-video looping directly in the player.
Speed Control: New visual slider to adjust playback speed (0.25x to 4.0x) instantly.
Copy Timestamp: One-click button to copy the video URL at the current time.
📱 Full Navigation Menu
Restores the missing sidebar from the mobile view. You get direct access to:
Trending, Subscriptions, History
Watch Later, Liked Videos, Playlists
"My Channel" button
🎧 Background Play
Aggressive logic keeps audio playing even when you minimize the window, switch tabs, or turn off the screen.
🔒 Privacy & Open Source
No Tracking: We do not collect your personal data or watch history.
Transparency: The source code is publicly available on GitHub for security auditing.
Why LiteTube? YouTube has recently become heavier due to tracking scripts and anti-adblock measures. LiteTube cuts through the bloat, ensuring videos load instantly without errors or warning banners.
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30 days
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−0.14
6 months
+1,000
+50.0%
+6
−0.64
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