LiteTube AdFree Autor: LiteTube

LiteTube AdFree - Ultimate YouTube Optimizer
Solves the 'YouTube lagging on Firefox' issue by utilizing the lightweight Mobile API
LiteTube AdFree is a lightweight, all-in-one extension designed to fix the YouTube experience. It uniquely adapts the ultra-fast mobile layout (m.youtube.com) to work perfectly on desktop computers, giving you the speed of mobile with the usability of a desktop player.

Whether you want to save RAM by using the Mobile layout on your PC or simply want a cleaner, interruption-free viewing experience, LiteTube has you covered.
🌟 Key Features

🖱️ Mouse & Keyboard Optimization (Mobile Layout) Makes the lightweight m.youtube.com feel native on desktop. No touchscreen required:

Hover UI: Player controls appear automatically when you move your mouse over the video (just like on desktop), instead of requiring a click/tap.

Keyboard Shortcuts: Restores full desktop shortcuts support: Space/K (Play/Pause), J/L (Seek 10s), Arrows (Seek 5s), F (Fullscreen), M (Mute).


🚫 Advanced Ad Blocking Stops ads before they load. The extension uses a hybrid approach:

Network Blocking: Blocks ad servers and tracking scripts (DoubleClick, GoogleAds).

Payload Sanitization: Intercepts JSON data to strip ad slots from the video player, preventing pre-roll video ads and black screens.

DOM Cleaning: Hides banner ads and overlay popups instantly.


⏩ Built-in SponsorBlock Skip boring parts of videos automatically. Integrated with the public SponsorBlock API, it lets you skip:

Sponsored segments

Intros and Outros

Subscription reminders (Interactions)

Self-promotion sections (You can toggle specific categories in the popup menu).


🎧 Background Play & Audio Mode Keep the audio playing even when you switch tabs, minimize the window, or turn off your screen. Perfect for listening to music or podcasts without keeping the YouTube tab active.

⚡ Performance & Quality Control

Mobile/Desktop Switch: Easily toggle between the lightweight Mobile layout (m.youtube.com) and the full Desktop site to save system resources.

Force Max Quality: Automatically sets videos to 4K/Max resolution available.

Force H.264 Codec: Option to force the H.264 codec for smoother playback on older hardware (reduces CPU usage).


🧹 UI Cleaner & Focus Mode Removes clutter from the interface, such as "Shorts" shelves, community posts, and other distractions, keeping your feed clean.
🔒 Privacy & Transparency

No Tracking: We do not collect your personal data, browsing history, or watch lists.

SponsorBlock: When enabled, the extension communicates with the public SponsorBlock API solely to retrieve skip segment timestamps for the video you are watching.

Open Source: This extension modifies the page strictly to remove ads and improve functionality.


Why LiteTube?

Unlike heavy extensions that slow down your browser, LiteTube uses efficient script injection to modify the player response directly. This ensures ads are removed without causing playback errors, while features like "Force H.264" help extend battery life on laptops.