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This GitHub project bypasses YouTube detection systems that rely on the server name indication (SNI) field.
About YouTubeUnblock
YouTubeUnblock bypasses YouTube detection systems that rely on the server name indication (SNI) field. It was primarily developed to address a YouTube outage in Russia and is intended only for YouTube traffic.
The tool is for Linux only, including routers running OpenWRT, and is distributed as a userspace application using nfnetlink queue with firewall rules and as a kernel module using the netfilter stack. It is released under GNU GPL v3 without warranty, and the author states it should be used only in accordance with the laws of the user's country.
Key features
- Bypasses SNI-based detection for YouTube traffic
- Runs as userspace application with nfnetlink queue
- Provides kernel module option using netfilter stack
- Operates on Linux systems including OpenWRT routers
Best for: Linux users, including those managing OpenWRT routers, who need to address SNI-based blocking of YouTube.
Good for
- Open source under GNU GPL v3, allowing redistribution and modification
- Offers userspace and kernel module implementations for different setups
- Compatible with Linux PCs and routers running OpenWRT
Watch out for
- Linux only, with no support for other operating systems stated
- Userspace version may lower internet speed and increase CPU load
- Kernel module can be difficult to build and is not provided prebuilt for each kernel
YouTubeUnblock at a glance
- Category
- Privacy & Security › VPNs
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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YouTubeUnblock FAQ
What operating systems does YouTubeUnblock support?
Linux only, including routers running OpenWRT.
What are the two versions of YouTubeUnblock?
A default userspace application that uses nfnetlink queue and firewall rules, and a kernel module that works within the netfilter stack without userspace firewall interaction.
Can it be used for sites other than YouTube?
No. The author states it should be used only for the YouTube platform and only in accordance with the laws of the user's country.
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