Skip shorte.st ads

Automatically skips the ads on http://sh.st/ links immediately.

The "Skip shorte.st ads" Chrome extension instantly bypasses ads on shorte.st, sh.st, and other related link shorteners, directing you straight to the original destination. It supports multiple domains including shorte.st, clkmein.com, viid.me, and more for a seamless browsing experience without interruption.

Open source and transparent, you can view or contribute to the code on GitHub. This tool boosts productivity by saving time lost on ad redirects and improves user experience by streamlining navigation on popular link shortener services.

By:
anka.213
Users:
7,000+
Rating:
3.62
(110)
Version:
1.1.3 Last updated: 2020-05-21
Creation date:
2020-05-21
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • http://sh.st/*
  • https://sh.st/*
  • http://clkmein.com/*
  • http://viid.me/*
  • http://xiw34.com/*
  • http://corneey.com/*
  • http://gestyy.com/*
  • http://cllkme.com/*
  • See more
Size:
23.90K
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
a day ago

User reviews

Users find the 'Skip shorte.st ads' extension highly effective for instantly bypassing shorte.st and related ads, appreciating its time-saving and frustration-reducing benefits. However, many reviews criticize its recent poor performance, noting that it often fails to work on various ad sites and in incognito mode. The extension seems to struggle with newer or additional ad services and may be outdated without ongoing updates, leading some users to seek alternative extensions.
Pros
  • Effectively skips shorte.st ads and similar ad links instantly, saving users time.
  • Works well in combination with other bypass extensions to cover more sites.
  • Has been a lifesaver for users frustrated by multiple pop-ups and ads.
  • Loved by users when functioning correctly, with positive remarks on its past performance.
Cons
  • Currently does not work consistently or at all on many sites, including shorte.st and related links.
  • Fails to operate in incognito mode for some users.
  • Users report it no longer bypasses certain ad sites like corneey.com, festyy.com, linkspy.cc, l4s.cc, and ceesty.
  • Some users find it stuck on timers or simply refreshing without skipping ads.
  • Reports of the extension being outdated or abandoned with no fixes for recent issues.
Recent reviews
please Add : linkspy.cc l4s.cc
by Peter Amir, 2022-10-21

The extension works very well and does its duty by skipping advertisements instantly. L'estensione funziona molto bene e fa il suo dovere saltando le pubblicità istantaneamente.
by Mirko Marini, 2021-07-30

i was getting so frustrated because i couldn't get past any of these without a thousand pop ups, you're a god send :')
by Ashe, 2021-05-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Skip shorte.st ads requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Allows the extension to observe and analyze traffic in flight for the selected hosts.
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Risk likelihood

Skip shorte.st ads has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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