Skip Video Ads in YouTube™

Skip Video Ads in YouTube™

Play any YouTube Video without annoying Ads.

What is Skip Video Ads in YouTube™?
Skip Video Ads in YouTube™ is a browser extension that automates the process of clicking on the 'Skip Ad' button after YouTube provides it. It allows you to play any YouTube video without having to watch annoying ads. You can configure the extension per channel and even support your favorite YouTubers by playing ads longer for their channels. This extension is not an ad blocker but simply automates the process of skipping ads on YouTube.
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Stats
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.81 (26)
Version: 1.0.4 (Last updated: 2024-04-22)
Creation date: 2022-09-19
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • declarativeNetRequestFeedback
  • storage
  • scripting
  • webNavigation
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 139.26K
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Skip Video Ads in YouTube™ is an extension that auto skips ads after YouTube provides a skip ad button. It does not block an ad. A browser extension that automates skipping ad on YouTube. This is not an ad blocker; it just automates the process of clicking on the "Skip Ad" button on YouTube.

This is basically useful when you are watching a YouTube video, and an ad starts playing. YouTube allows you to skip the ad after 5 seconds, but if you can't be bothered to click it yourself, this extension clicks that button for you.

Configurations can be set per channel. Did you know: YouTubers are paid 50% of the revenue for any ads playing on their videos. You can use this extension to play ads longer for channels you want to support, or skip them entirely for some.

User reviews
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Pros
  • Effective at skipping video ads
  • Improves YouTube viewing experience
  • Works well
Cons
  • Possibility of virus problems
  • Some users mentioned red lines appearing on the video
Most mentioned
  • Effective at skipping video ads
  • Improves YouTube viewing experience
Recent reviews
잘되고 있어요!
by 유니콘74 유니콘74, 2024-04-25

Es mejor que los "bloqueadores" de anuncios que no sé por que a mí no me funcionan ,pero esta extensión ¡¡es buenísima!!

좋아요 잘되고 있어요 ^^
by 호은숙 호은숙, 2024-04-14
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Safety
Risk impact

Skip Video Ads in YouTube™ is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Skip Video Ads in YouTube™ if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Skip Video Ads in YouTube™ has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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