TTV AB - Lightweight Twitch.tv Ad Blocker version history - 25 versions
TTV AB - Lightweight Twitch.tv Ad Blocker by GosuDRM
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Latest version
Version 12.1.0
Released Jul 17, 2026 - 581.94 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[12.1.0] - 2026-07-18
Added
- Ukrainian Language Support - Added Ukrainian (Українська) to the extension popup. It is selected automatically when your browser language is set to Ukrainian.Source code released under MIT License
Older versions
Version 12.0.9
Released Jul 17, 2026 - 580.12 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[12.0.9] - 2026-07-17
Fixed
- 1440p AV1 Ad-Blocking Recovery - Fixed an issue where 1440p AV1 streams could turn black during ad blocking. Enhanced-quality HEVC and AV1 streams now temporarily switch to a compatible quality during the ad break and return to full quality immediately afterward.Source code released under MIT License
Version 12.0.8
Released Jul 16, 2026 - 579.86 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[12.0.8] - 2026-07-16
Fixed
- PiP Ad Blocking During Navigation - Picture-in-Picture ad blocking now stays active and responsive while browsing other Twitch pages. Blocked ads continue counting toward statistics, and watch time is correctly tracked for the channel playing in PiP.Source code released under MIT License
Version 12.0.7
Released Jul 16, 2026 - 574.58 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[12.0.7] - 2026-07-16
Fixed
- Blocked Ad Cleanup and Tracking - Blocked side and chat ads can no longer continue playing audio or using memory in the background. Ad videos are now recognized by their labels across more sources, and blocked ads are included in the popup statistics.Source code released under MIT License
Version 12.0.6
Released Jul 15, 2026 - 573.8 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[12.0.6] - 2026-07-16
Fixed
- Side and Chat Ad Blocking Reliability - Fixed an issue where side and chat ads could reappear after Twitch reclassified them. Confirmed Amazon-hosted ad videos now remain hidden and silent without affecting the live stream.Source code released under MIT License
Version 12.0.5
Released Jul 15, 2026 - 573.75 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[12.0.5] - 2026-07-15
Added
- Separate Video Ad Debug Logs - Debug log files now include details about blocked separate video ads. The extension records the full ad video element when it is detected and captures an updated snapshot when you generate the log file.Source code released under MIT License
Version 12.0.4
Released Jul 15, 2026 - 572.94 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[12.0.4] - 2026-07-15
Fixed
- Separate Video Ad Blocking Reliability - Fixed an issue where separate video ads could reappear. The blocker now starts reliably when the page loads and keeps Amazon-hosted side and chat ads hidden even when Twitch changes their labels or video sources.Source code released under MIT License
Version 12.0.3
Released Jul 14, 2026 - 572.32 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[12.0.3] - 2026-07-14
Fixed
- Safer Side and Chat Ad Blocking - Side and chat video ads now stay silent without affecting the main stream. Late Twitch volume changes are blocked, and improved startup checks prevent the primary video from being mistaken for a separate ad.Source code released under MIT License
Version 12.0.2
Released Jul 14, 2026 - 571.75 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[12.0.2] - 2026-07-14
Fixed
- Safer Separate Video-Ad Blocking - Improved the experimental video-ad blocker so it follows the Ad Blocking toggle, restores reused video elements correctly, and never hides or mutes the main Twitch stream.Source code released under MIT License
Version 12.0.1
Released Jul 14, 2026 - 570.25 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[12.0.1] - 2026-07-14
Added
- Experimental Separate Video Ad Blocking - Added experimental support for blocking Twitch ads that load as separate videos in the player or chat. These ads no longer appear or play audio, while the live stream continues normally.Source code released under MIT License
Version 12.0.0
Released Jul 9, 2026 - 568.71 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[12.0.0] - 2026-07-09
Fixed
Post-Ad Freeze Recovery Fixed an issue where streams could freeze while audio continued playing after long ad breaks, especially after switching tabs and returning. The extension now detects stalled video playback and automatically recovers it.- Backup Stream Stability Improved ad recovery during long or repeated ad breaks by keeping a stable backup stream instead of rapidly switching between backups. This helps prevent player instability and freezes.
- Smarter Backup Quality Upgrades Backup streams now switch to a higher quality only when it provides a real improvement, reducing unnecessary stream changes and network activity during ad recovery.
Source code released under MIT License
Version 11.0.4
Released Jul 9, 2026 - 565.48 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[11.0.4] - 2026-07-09
Fixed
* FrankerFaceZ Compatibility Fixed an issue where featured broadcasters on the Twitch front page could start playing automatically after switching tabs or windows. Playback protection now only runs on actual stream pages, allowing FrankerFaceZ's front-page autoplay setting and manual pauses to work correctly.Source code released under MIT License
Version 11.0.3
Released Jul 3, 2026 - 566.08 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[v11.0.3] - 2026-07-04- Improved backup quality selection on weak connections when no player quality reading is available yet.
- Ad-break backups now start at a safer resolution instead of jumping straight to the maximum quality.
- Backup playback can still climb back toward your usual quality once the extension has enough quality information.
- Reduced stall risk for slower connections during early ad-break recovery.
Source code released under MIT License
Version 11.0.0
Released Jul 3, 2026 - 565.48 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[v11.0.0] - 2026-07-03- Improved stability during long ad breaks by preventing rapid backup-stream switching.
- New higher-quality ad-free streams are now double-checked for injected ads before the player switches to them.
- Reduced mid-break video freezes caused by switching too quickly between backup streams.
- Backup upgrades now wait briefly for verification to keep playback steadier while still improving quality when safe.
Source code released under MIT License
Version 10.0.8
Released Jul 1, 2026 - 564.18 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[v10.0.8] - 2026-07-02- Fixed background-tab playback crashes when Twitch’s video worker dies while the tab is hidden.
- Improved background recovery so TTV AB can detect the failed worker and restore playback automatically.
- Reduced frozen streams after returning to Twitch instead of waiting until long after the tab becomes active again.
Source code released under MIT License
Version 10.0.7
Released Jul 1, 2026 - 563.92 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[v10.0.7] - 2026-07-02- Fixed 1440p ad-break freezes caused by backup streams selecting a video format the player could not decode.
- Improved backup stream compatibility by stepping down to a supported 1080p variant instead of using an incompatible 1440p stream.
- Smoother ad-break playback for users watching higher-resolution streams.
Source code released under MIT License
Version 10.0.6
Released Jul 1, 2026 - 562.79 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[v10.0.6] - 2026-07-02- Fixed mid-break playback freezes that could happen a few seconds into an ad break.
- Improved backup stream refreshing so playback stays active while TTV AB checks for a higher-quality ad-free stream in the background.
- Smoother ad-break recovery with fewer short freezes during backup playback.
Source code released under MIT License
Version 10.0.5
Released Jun 28, 2026 - 561.9 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[v10.0.5] - 2026-06-29- Fixed long-session loading stalls caused by Twitch’s video worker crashing during extended viewing sessions.
- Improved recovery after long ad holds by keeping TTV AB recovery messages active so playback can resume properly.
Source code released under MIT License
Version 10.0.4
Released Jun 28, 2026 - 561.39 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[v10.0.4] - 2026-06-28- Improved low-resolution backup recovery during long ad breaks.
- Backup streams can now climb back toward your sustained native quality sooner instead of staying at 360p until the ad break fully ends.
- Smoother quality recovery while still keeping playback stable during extended ad holds.
Source code released under MIT License
Version 10.0.3
Released Jun 27, 2026 - 561.08 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[v10.0.3] - 2026-06-28- Improved long ad-break stability by avoiding unnecessary backup-stream switching while playback is still healthy.
- Reduced stuttering during extended ad holds when the player is already maintaining a usable low live-edge buffer.
- Fixed cases where video could stay stuck at 360p or freeze entirely because of needless backup rotation.
Source code released under MIT License
Version 10.0.2
Released Jun 26, 2026 - 560.95 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[v10.0.2] - 2026-06-26- Fixed frozen video after long ad holds when a stubborn ad pod finally clears.
- Improved native playback restore so video is forced back onto the live player instead of staying stuck while audio continues.
Source code released under MIT License
Version 10.0.1
Released Jun 26, 2026 - 561 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[v10.0.1] - 2026-06-26- Improved first-frame recovery during stubborn ad breaks by starting Low Quality Fallback immediately when an ad begins.
- Reduced black/loading stalls by using the quick 360p recovery path before climbing back to normal quality.
Source code released under MIT License
Version 10.0.0
Released Jun 26, 2026 - 560.96 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[v10.0.0] - 2026-06-26- Fixed post-ad audio mixing issues by keeping stale Twitch media elements muted after an ad break.
- Improved audio recovery after ads so restored playback stays on the live player without old audio mixing back in.
Source code released under MIT License
Version 9.9.9
Released Jun 19, 2026 - 560.86 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[9.9.9] - 2026-06-20
Changed
- Low Quality Fallback now defaults to enabled. Previously, users had to turn it on manually. It now ships enabled so everyone gets faster ad recovery out of the box: the extension starts on a quick 360p stream during ads, then automatically climbs back to native quality afterward. You can still disable it in the popup if you prefer native quality only.Source code released under MIT License
Version 9.9.8
Released Jun 13, 2026 - 560.39 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and later[9.9.8] - 2026-06-13- Added live-status indicators to channel cards, showing an animated green heartbeat when a channel is live and red when offline.
- Live status is checked anonymously from Twitch each time a channel card is opened.
- Improved French, Spanish, and Portuguese translations in the popup for more natural wording.
- Fixed long channel names being cut off inside the channel card.
- Fixed the channel card close button so it stays reliably clickable when moving the cursor over it.
Source code released under MIT License