Last updated: March 7, 2025 at 08:06 PM
Summarized Reddit Comments on "Best Userscripts"
Summary of Comments:
Firefox:
- Users found Firefox to be a good alternative to Chrome, especially for YouTube with uBlock Origin.
- Some users had issues with Firefox related to adblocker detection and slow loading times.
uBlock Origin:
- uBlock Origin was praised for effectively blocking ads on YouTube.
- Some users reported issues with ads sneaking back in, especially on incognito mode.
Chrome:
- Some users reported issues with ads on Chrome despite using uBlock Origin.
- Users shared experiences of ads on incognito mode in Chrome.
Enhancer for YouTube:
- Users mentioned that the Enhancer for YouTube addon may interfere with uBlock Origin functionality.
YouTube Ad Block Detection:
- Users discussed issues with YouTube implementing ad block detection.
- Some users encountered ads specifically when opening YouTube videos from Tumblr.
- Mention of a script bypassing ads but prompt for verification.
- Users noted problems with ads popping up after Superchat since Chrome update.
- Users reported issues with age-restricted videos on YouTube.
Other Tools:
- Mention of using NextDNS systemwide, adguard premium for mobile, and security lists for enhanced browsing experience.
- Recommendation of using the Simple YouTube Age Restriction Bypass userscript.
Pros:
- Users praised uBlock Origin for effectively blocking ads on YouTube and recommended using it.
- Various tools and userscripts were mentioned for enhancing browsing experience and bypassing ads and restrictions on YouTube.
- Users shared troubleshooting tips and experiences, providing insights into using different browsers and extensions.
Cons:
- Some users experienced issues with ad block detection, slow loading times, and ads bypassing blockers on different browsers.
- There were issues with specific addons like Enhancer for YouTube potentially causing conflicts with uBlock Origin.
- Users mentioned challenges with browser-specific issues and encountering ads despite using ad blockers.