# AdCut

> AdCut is a lightweight, privacy-focused browser extension for Firefox (v140+) that automates the video viewing experience on YouTube. It specifically targets the removal of interruptions by instantly clicking "Skip Ad" buttons and auto-muting the aud

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/adcut](https://chrome-stats.com/d/adcut)

## Overview

- **ID:** `adcut`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rakesh V
- **Category:** search-tools,photos-music-videos,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 7
- **Version:** 2.0.11
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-22
- **First published:** 2026-02-17
- **Size:** 35 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adcut/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adcut/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adcut/privacy/)

## Description

Community Edition (100% Free)
AdCut is now a free, independent tool for everyone. We’ve removed the paywall because we believe a smoother, faster YouTube experience should be accessible to all. By installing AdCut, you get immediate, lifetime access to:

16x Auto-Skipping: Don't just skip ads; destroy them at ultra-speed.

Smart Mute: Automatically silences ad audio so your music flow never breaks.

Ads Destroyed Tracker: A live dashboard showing exactly how much time you’ve saved.

Privacy-First Design: No tracking, no data collection—just clean code.

Support the Project
AdCut is hand-crafted by Rakesh V. To keep this tool free and updated against the latest YouTube changes, we rely on the kindness of our community.

How you can help:

Donate for a Good Cause: Use our PayPal link in the banner to support social impact.

Support the Developer: If AdCut saved you time today, consider a small voluntary tip via the popup link.

Spread the Word: Share AdCut with friends and follow my journey on LinkedIn and Instagram.

How to Get Started:
Install AdCut.

Open YouTube: The extension activates automatically—no keys or passwords required!

Check your Dashboard: Open the extension popup anytime to see your "Ads Destroyed" stats.

Enjoy: Uninterrupted videos, forever.

Developer's Note:
"I built AdCut to solve a personal frustration with intrusive ads. By making it free, I hope to help thousands of viewers enjoy a cleaner web. Your support, whether through a donation or a simple 'thank you' on social media, keeps this project alive." — Rakesh V

## Rankings

- #38,631 — Overall
- #192 — paypal
- #246 — ad

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `declarativeNetRequest`

### Host permissions

- `https://*.youtube.com/*`
- `https://*.googlevideo.com/*`
- `https://*.doubleclick.net/*`
- `https://*.googleadservices.com/*`
- `https://*.googlesyndication.com/*`
- `https://adcut-app.netlify.app/*`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: youtube.com, googlevideo.com, doubleclick.net, googleadservices.com, googlesyndication.com, netlify.app
- This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/adcut)