1. YouTube NonStop
Kiss the annoying "Video paused. Continue watching?" confirmation goodbye!
Why it replaces PrivateVPN: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Kiss the annoying "Video paused. Continue watching?" confirmation goodbye!
Best PrivateVPN Alternatives in 2026
PrivateVPN is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About PrivateVPN
PrivateVPN offers the highest levels of security and privacy, stable connections from anywhere in the world.
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Full reviewComparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PrivateVPN (original) | — | — | Free | PrivateVPN offers the highest levels of security and privacy, stable connections from anywhere in the world. |
| YouTube NonStop | — | — | Free | Kiss the annoying "Video paused. Continue watching?" confirmation goodbye! |
| Screen Recorder | — | — | Free | Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio |
| Adblock for YouTube™ | — | — | Free | Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube… |
| Youtube Playback Speed Control | — | — | Free | Control speed of the youtube playback using keyboard. Press '+' to increase and '-' to decrease the playback speed. |
| NotebookLM Web Importer | — | — | Free | Import YouTube videos, playlists, web pages, and more to Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) with one click |
| Remove YouTube Shorts | — | — | Free | Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time. |
| Liner: ChatGPT AI Copilot for Web&YouTube&PDF | — | — | Free | Use ChatGPT directly on the website, even on YouTube! Add AI Copilot and get more done with your personal AI assistant/AI Companion. |
| YouTube Auto HD + FPS | — | — | Free | Automatically set the video quality on YouTube according to its FPS! |
| Table Capture | — | — | Free | Copies HTML tables to the clipboard or exports them to Microsoft Excel, CSV, Google Sheets, Office 365, etc. |
| AI Summary for YouTube | — | — | Free | Get YouTube Video Summary in seconds and let you quickly get the content of the video, save time and learn quicker. |
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2. Screen Recorder
Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio
Why it replaces PrivateVPN: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio
3. Adblock for YouTube™
Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube…
Why it replaces PrivateVPN: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube…
4. Youtube Playback Speed Control
Control speed of the youtube playback using keyboard. Press '+' to increase and '-' to decrease the playback speed.
Why it replaces PrivateVPN: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Control speed of the youtube playback using keyboard. Press '+' to increase and '-' to decrease the playback speed.
5. NotebookLM Web Importer
Import YouTube videos, playlists, web pages, and more to Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) with one click
Why it replaces PrivateVPN: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Import YouTube videos, playlists, web pages, and more to Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) with one click
6. Remove YouTube Shorts
Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time.
Why it replaces PrivateVPN: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time.
7. Liner: ChatGPT AI Copilot for Web&YouTube&PDF
Use ChatGPT directly on the website, even on YouTube! Add AI Copilot and get more done with your personal AI assistant/AI Companion.
Why it replaces PrivateVPN: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Use ChatGPT directly on the website, even on YouTube! Add AI Copilot and get more done with your personal AI assistant/AI Companion.
8. YouTube Auto HD + FPS
Automatically set the video quality on YouTube according to its FPS!
Why it replaces PrivateVPN: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Automatically set the video quality on YouTube according to its FPS!
9. Table Capture
Copies HTML tables to the clipboard or exports them to Microsoft Excel, CSV, Google Sheets, Office 365, etc.
Why it replaces PrivateVPN: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Copies HTML tables to the clipboard or exports them to Microsoft Excel, CSV, Google Sheets, Office 365, etc.
10. AI Summary for YouTube
Get YouTube Video Summary in seconds and let you quickly get the content of the video, save time and learn quicker.
Why it replaces PrivateVPN: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Get YouTube Video Summary in seconds and let you quickly get the content of the video, save time and learn quicker.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to PrivateVPN?
YouTube NonStop is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Kiss the annoying "Video paused. Continue watching?" confirmation goodbye!
Is there a free alternative to PrivateVPN?
Yes — YouTube NonStop, Screen Recorder, Adblock for YouTube™ are free.