Automatic ad skipping extension
Manifest V3
Permissions:
- storage
Host permissions:
- https://youtube.com/
Size: 21.68K
Email: mi*****@gmail.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Chrome Web Store
Updated: 21 hours ago
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Pros
- Works effectively to skip YouTube ads
- Fast-forwarding to the skip button is beneficial
- Compatible with multiple browsers like Edge and Opera
- Users appreciate the developers and show gratitude
- Blocks YouTube shorts easily
Cons
- Sometimes fails to work consistently
- Occasional countdown or progress bar before resume
- Issues with videos skipping or not playing correctly after an ad
- Detected by YouTube's new ad system periodically
- Users report temporary failures that are subsequently fixed
Most mentioned
- Works great
- Detection by YouTube
- Inconsistent functionality
- Possible bugs leading to unintended skips or reloads
- User appreciation for the extension
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User reviews
the section where you select the website to use it on has youtube, but the slider is locked to off and can't change it to auto skip ads on there.
by
Adam Scott, 2025-03-23
It actually works and I thought it would steal data but its like UBO but better, Like if UBO and Operas AdBlock had a child.
by
Mason Herrera, 2025-03-13
YouTube is detecting it when I use it on Edge browser. Was working fine for a while.
by
Riek Opo, 2025-02-02
Extension safety
Risk impact
Ad Skipper requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood
Ad Skipper is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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