# AutoSkipYT for YouTube – Skip Ads Automatically

> Automatically skips skippable YouTube ads so you get back to videos faster. Lightweight, simple, and easy to use.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `autoskipyt`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** YTSkipADS
- **Category:** photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 724
- **Weekly downloads:** 13
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (5 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-03
- **First published:** 2025-06-06
- **Size:** 65 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/autoskipyt/)

## Description

AutoSkipYT is a powerful Chrome extension designed to provide a smooth, uninterrupted YouTube viewing experience by automatically skipping short video ads. It detects and skips 2–3 second ads instantly, allowing users to enjoy vlogs, music videos, tutorials, and more without distractions.

This lightweight and fast extension requires zero setup—just install and let it work quietly in the background. Prioritizing user privacy, AutoSkipYT does not collect or track any personal data, ensuring a secure browsing experience. Ideal for anyone looking to stay focused on content without the hassle of manual ad skipping.

## Rankings

- #4,018 — Overall
- #9 — skipads
- #13 — skip ads
- #29 — second-hand
- #34 — automation
- #37 — ads

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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