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JShelter
vsSponsorBlock
JShelter vs SponsorBlock
How do JShelter and SponsorBlock compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | JShelter | SponsorBlock |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Use JShelter, a browser extension that mitigates JavaScript threats such as fingerprinting, tracking, and data collection. | Skip sponsored segments in YouTube videos with SponsorBlock, a crowdsourced extension and open API. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | Website |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Browser extension, Web | Browser extension, Web |
| Open source | Not stated | Not stated |
| Language | English | English |
| Alternatives |
Other options to consider
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Block ads across a network with Pi-hole, which filters DNS requests for connected devices.
This SponsorBlock wiki page lists third-party ports of the browser extension for other platforms and explains how to report issues.
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SB.js brings SponsorBlock to a bookmarklet or userscript for restrictive environments, with loader and standalone usage options.
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The Locale Switcher extension for Chrome and Firefox changes browser language settings and Accept-Language headers, with per-tab controls.
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