LiteTube: Fix YouTube Lag & Adblock Detection от LiteTube

LiteTube AdFree - Fix YouTube Lag & Adblock Detection

Solves the "YouTube lagging on Firefox" issue and "Ad blocker detected" screens by utilizing the lightweight Mobile API.

LiteTube AdFree is a performance-focused extension designed to fix the YouTube experience. It uniquely forces the ultra-fast mobile layout (m.youtube.com) to save RAM/CPU and avoid detection, 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

⚡ Fix Firefox Lag & Save CPU

Lightweight Engine: Redirects videos to the mobile version to drastically reduce system resource usage. Fixes artificial throttling often experienced on Firefox.

Force H.264 Codec: Option to enforce the H.264 codec for smoother hardware acceleration on older GPUs and Linux systems.


🚫 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 (Network + Payload blocking).

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 overlay.

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 your screen. Perfect for music.


🔒 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, keeping your Firefox responsive.