Ad Skipper

Automatic ad skipping extension

Ad Skipper - Automatic Ad Skipping Chrome Extension

"Ad Skipper" is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your online video-watching experience. This tool automatically skips ads on various websites, tailored to your preferences and ensures a smooth viewing of your favorite content without disruptions. It additionally hides YouTube shorts for a cleaner interface. Support development of Ad Skipper through donations, and seize control of your video consumption journey!
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Extension stats

Users: 40,000+
Rating: 4.48
(398)
Version: 4.1 (Last updated: 2024-12-30)
Creation date: 2023-07-14
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://youtube.com/
Size: 21.68K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
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Extension summary

Ad Skipper - Enhance Your Video-Watching Experience Across Websites!

Are you tired of being interrupted by ads while enjoying online videos? Ad Skipper is the ultimate Chrome extension designed to revolutionize your video-watching experience on multiple websites. With its powerful features and user-friendly design, Ad Skipper ensures a seamless and uninterrupted journey through your favorite content. Say goodbye to ads and hello to an immersive video-watching experience.

Key Features:

  1. Automatic Ad Skipping: Ad Skipper identifies and skips ads across various websites automatically. Enjoy your favorite content without the hassle of interruptions.

  2. Customizable Preferences: Tailor your ad-skipping preferences to match your viewing habits. Adjust settings to suit your needs and take control of your online video experience.

  3. Multi-Website Support: Ad Skipper isn't limited to a single platform. It works seamlessly across various websites, making it your go-to extension for ad-free content consumption.

  4. Hide YouTube Shorts: Customize your YouTube experience by hiding shorts on the home page, profile page, and navigation links. Enjoy a cleaner and more focused YouTube interface.

How It Works:

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well to skip YouTube ads
  • Boosts user experience by removing ads
  • Developer is responsive and updates the extension frequently
  • Easy to use and install
  • Compatible with multiple browsers, including Opera
Cons
  • Sometimes requires manual intervention for the skip button
  • Occasional delays before video resumes
  • Issues with YouTube's new ad system
  • May show a countdown or brand logo after skipping
  • Intermittent functionality as YouTube updates
Most mentioned
  • Extension sometimes fails to auto-skip ads
  • Developers address issues promptly
  • Works effectively to enhance ad-free viewing experience
  • Users appreciate the updates and fixes
  • Temporarily stops working due to YouTube's detection of ad blockers
User reviews
The fast-forward is working on Youtube, but it's not auto-clicking the "skip button." Still useful.
by Chris Rutley, 2025-01-09

by Sean Reilly, 2025-01-08

by İrfan Güllü, 2024-12-30
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Ad Skipper requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Ad Skipper is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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