From 80e70460ef670e58a77a63495111c1dee8c362db Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: pixeltris <6952411+pixeltris@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2021 15:00:07 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] List "Video Ad-Block, for Twitch" and add "TTV.LOL" firefox link --- README.md | 29 ++++++++++++++--------------- other-solutions.md | 5 ++--- 2 files changed, 16 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index c29ce1e..705a9ca 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -4,36 +4,35 @@ This repo aims to provide multiple solutions for blocking Twitch ads. ## Recommendations -M3U8 proxies (or full proxies / VPNs) are currently the most reliable way of avoiding ads. More proxy hosts would be ideal (see [#8](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/issues/8)). +M3U8 proxies (or full proxies / VPNs) are the most reliable way of avoiding ads. -- `TTV.LOL` - [chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ttv-lol/ofbbahodfeppoklmgjiokgfdgcndngjm) / [code](https://github.com/TTV-LOL/extensions) +- `TTV.LOL` - [chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ttv-lol/ofbbahodfeppoklmgjiokgfdgcndngjm) / [firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ttv-lol/) / [code](https://github.com/TTV-LOL/extensions) - `Purple AdBlock` - [chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/purple-adblock/lkgcfobnmghhbhgekffaadadhmeoindg) / [firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/purpleadblock/) / [code](https://github.com/arthurbolsoni/Purple-adblock/) -- *`Twitch AdBlock` was taken down on March 31 (see [#22](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/issues/22)).* Alternatively: -- `notify-strip` is ok-ish. -- `Alternate Player for Twitch.tv` consistently updates with new ad-blocking methods. -- `ttv_adEraser` somewhat fixes the purple screen issue of `ttv-ublock`. -- `ttv-tools` (firefox) has nice features. +- `Video Ad-Block, for Twitch` - [chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/video-ad-block-for-twitch/kgeglempfkhalebjlogemlmeakondflc) / [firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/video-ad-block-for-twitch/) +- `Alternate Player for Twitch.tv` - [chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/alternate-player-for-twit/bhplkbgoehhhddaoolmakpocnenplmhf) / [firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/twitch_5/) +- `ttv_adEraser` - [chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ttv-aderaser/pjnopimdnmhiaanhjfficogijajbhjnc) / [firefox (manual install)](https://github.com/LeonHeidelbach/ttv_adEraser#mozilla-firefox) / [code](https://github.com/LeonHeidelbach/ttv_adEraser) +- `ttv-tools` - [firefox (manual install)](https://github.com/Nerixyz/ttv-tools/releases) / [code](https://github.com/Nerixyz/ttv-tools) +- `notify-strip` - see below + +[Read this for more info.](other-solutions.md) ## Current solutions -*These solutions generally aren't compatible with other Twitch ad blockers. e.g. `ttv-ublock` will break some of these.* +*Don't combine these scripts with other Twitch specific ad blockers.* -**If you want a perfect solution, please use** `TTV.LOL` or `Purple AdBlock`. +**There are more suitable / easier to use methods in the above** `Recommendations`. - notify-strip ([ublock](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/notify-strip/notify-strip-ublock-origin.js) / [userscript](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/notify-strip/notify-strip.user.js)) - - The same as `strip`, but notifies Twitch that ads were "watched" (reduces preroll ad frequency). + - Ad segments are replaced by low resolution stream segments. + - Notifies Twitch that ads were "watched" (reduces preroll ad frequency). - *Audio sync issues? Infinite loading on midrolls? Try ([ublock](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/c3e1ee390ae684fe47d5159c689332d53e67094d/notify-strip/notify-strip-ublock-origin.js) / [userscript](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/c3e1ee390ae684fe47d5159c689332d53e67094d/notify-strip/notify-strip.user.js)) TODO: Fix these issues [#17](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/issues/17) [#24](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/issues/24).* - notify-reload ([ublock](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/notify-reload/notify-reload-ublock-origin.js) / [userscript](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/notify-reload/notify-reload.user.js)) - Notifies that ads were watched, then reloads the player. - Repeats this until no ads **(which may never happen ~ infinite reload)**. - You should expect 3-10 player reloads (give or take). Once successful you shouldn't see preroll ads for a while on any stream (10+ minutes?). -- strip ([ublock](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/strip/strip-ublock-origin.js) / [userscript](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/strip/strip.user.js)) - - Ad segments are replaced by low resolution stream segments (on a m3u8 level). - - *TODO: Fix midrolls issues (stream freezes for several seconds / potentially longer low res than needed).* - - **NOTE: Removing segments doesn't notify Twitch that ads were watched (aka more served ads).** - low-res ([ublock](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/low-res/low-res-ublock-origin.js) / [userscript](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/low-res/low-res.user.js)) - No ads. - The stream is 480p for the duration of the stream. @@ -66,7 +65,7 @@ For a more detailed description of the following please refer to [this](other-so - [Alternate Player for Twitch.tv](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/bhplkbgoehhhddaoolmakpocnenplmhf) - [code](https://robwu.nl/crxviewer/?crx=bhplkbgoehhhddaoolmakpocnenplmhf&qf=player.js) (extension) - https://github.com/TTV-LOL/extensions (extension) - https://github.com/arthurbolsoni/Purple-adblock (extension) -- [Ad-Free But 480p, for Twitch](https://gist.github.com/saucettv/06c470c4150398d4505381bfad67bf0b) - [firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/ad-free-but-480p-for-twitch/) +- [Video Ad-Block, for Twitch](https://gist.github.com/saucettv/0f85e9051c7d25aee67fdc033609fe1d) - [chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/video-ad-block-for-twitch/kgeglempfkhalebjlogemlmeakondflc) / [firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/video-ad-block-for-twitch) --- diff --git a/other-solutions.md b/other-solutions.md index 32971de..8da09f8 100644 --- a/other-solutions.md +++ b/other-solutions.md @@ -4,8 +4,7 @@ Web browser extensions / scripts: - Simulates `embed` Twitch player at a network level (doesn't modify DOM). - Twitch detects this and may display a purple screen every 10-15 mins asking the user to remove ad blockers. - https://github.com/Nerixyz/ttv-tools - - Notifies Twitch that ads were watched and then reloads the player. - - Can replace ad segments with a custom video (instead of ad skipping). + - Removes ad segments which cannot be skipped (loading wheel until ad-free stream). - Can keep stream at lowest latency (speeds up stream if too far behind). - https://github.com/LeonHeidelbach/ttv_adEraser - Modifies DOM to switch between the `embed` player when there's ads. May display purple screen if both ads and purple screen show at the same time? @@ -19,7 +18,7 @@ Web browser extensions / scripts: - Removes ad segments which cannot be skipped. The player will freeze on the last live frame until no more ads. - https://github.com/TTV-LOL/extensions - Uses a proxy on the main m3u8 file to get a stream without ads (no prerolls / midrolls). -- [Ad-Free But 480p, for Twitch](https://gist.github.com/saucettv/06c470c4150398d4505381bfad67bf0b) - [firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/ad-free-but-480p-for-twitch/) +- [Video Ad-Block, for Twitch](https://gist.github.com/saucettv/0f85e9051c7d25aee67fdc033609fe1d) - [chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/video-ad-block-for-twitch/kgeglempfkhalebjlogemlmeakondflc) / [firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/video-ad-block-for-twitch) - Sets the stream to an ad-free variant which is limited to 480p. Applications / third party websites: