# TwitchAdSolutions 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)). - `Twitch AdBlock` - [chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/twitch-adblock/mipdalemhlhfenbikcloloheedmmecme) / [firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/twitch-adblock/) - [code](https://robwu.nl/crxviewer/?crx=mipdalemhlhfenbikcloloheedmmecme&qf=js/background.js) Alternatively: - `dyn-skip-midroll-alt` 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. ## Current solutions *These solutions generally aren't compatible with other Twitch ad blockers. e.g. `ttv-ublock` will break some of these.* - dyn-skip-midroll-alt ([ublock](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/dyn-skip-midroll-alt/dyn-skip-midroll-alt-ublock-origin.js) / [userscript](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/dyn-skip-midroll-alt/dyn-skip-midroll-alt.user.js)) - Notifies that ads were watched. Whilst Twitch processes this, the stream will play a low resolution stream (`dyn`). - dyn-skip-midroll ([ublock](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/dyn-skip-midroll/dyn-skip-midroll-ublock-origin.js) / [userscript](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/dyn-skip-midroll/dyn-skip-midroll.user.js)) **(not recommended)** - Notifies that ads were watched, then reloads the player. Repeats this until no ads **(which may never happen)**. - dyn-video-swap ([ublock](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/dyn-video-swap/dyn-video-swap-ublock-origin.js) / [userscript](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/dyn-video-swap/dyn-video-swap.user.js)) - Ads are replaced by a low resolution stream for the duration of the ad. - Similar to `dyn`, but skips closer to 20 seconds when switching to the live stream. - You might see tiny bits of the ad. - Audio controls wont work whilst the ad is playing. - dyn ([ublock](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/dyn/dyn-ublock-origin.js) / [userscript](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/dyn/dyn.user.js)) - Ad segments are replaced by low resolution stream segments (on a m3u8 level). - Skips 2-3 seconds when switching to the live stream. - Stuttering and looping of segments often occur (during the ad segments). - **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. - mute-black ([ublock](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/mute-black/mute-black-ublock-origin.js) / [userscript](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/mute-black/mute-black.user.js)) - Ads are muted / blacked out for the duration of the ad. - You might see tiny bits of the ad. - ~~proxy-m3u8 ([ublock](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/proxy-m3u8/proxy-m3u8-ublock-origin.js) / [userscript](https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/proxy-m3u8/proxy-m3u8.user.js))~~ **(proxy currently points to a dead url)** - Uses a proxy server to fetch an ad-free stream. - Currently only the initial m3u8 is proxied, so there shouldn't be any additional latency. - **Assumes the proxy server acts in good faith and maintains a good uptime.** ## Applying a solution (uBlock Origin) - Navigate to the uBlock Origin Dashboard (the extension options) - Under the `My filters` tab add `twitch.tv##+js(twitch-videoad)`. - Under the `Settings` tab, enable `I am an advanced user`, then click the cog that appears. Modify the value of `userResourcesLocation` from `unset` to the full url of the solution you wish to use (if a url is already in use, add a space after the existing url). e.g. `userResourcesLocation https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/master/dyn/dyn-ublock-origin.js` - To ensure uBlock Origin loads the script I recommend that you disable/enable the uBlock Origin extension (or restart your browser). ## Applying a solution (userscript) - Viewing one of the userscript files should prompt the given script to be added. ## Other solutions / projects For a more detailed description of the following please refer to [this](other-solutions.md). - https://github.com/odensc/ttv-ublock (extension - purple screen may display every 10-15 mins) - https://github.com/Nerixyz/ttv-tools (Firefox extension) - https://github.com/LeonHeidelbach/ttv_adEraser (extension) - https://github.com/instance01/Twitch-HLS-AdBlock (extension) - https://github.com/Wilkolicious/twitchAdSkip (UserScript + FrankerFaceZ) - https://gist.github.com/simple-hacker/ddd81964b3e8bca47e0aead5ad19a707 (UserScript + FrankerFaceZ(optional)) - https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/415412-twitch-refresh-on-advert/code (UserScript + FrankerFaceZ(optional)) - [Alternate Player for Twitch.tv](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/bhplkbgoehhhddaoolmakpocnenplmhf) - [code](https://robwu.nl/crxviewer/?crx=bhplkbgoehhhddaoolmakpocnenplmhf&qf=player.js) (extension) - [Twitch AdBlock](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/twitch-adblock/mipdalemhlhfenbikcloloheedmmecme) - [code](https://robwu.nl/crxviewer/?crx=mipdalemhlhfenbikcloloheedmmecme&qf=js/background.js) (extension) --- - https://github.com/streamlink/streamlink (desktop application) - https://github.com/nopbreak/TwitchMod (android app) - https://twitchls.com/ (external site - purple screen may display every 10-15 mins) - [Use a VPN targeting a region without ads](https://reddit.com/r/Twitch/comments/kisdsy/i_did_a_little_test_regarding_ads_on_twitch_and/) ## NOTE/TODO NOTE: Many of these solutions could do with improvements. TODO: Test midroll ads. TODO: More testing in general.