Ad Skipper

Automatic ad skipping extension
What is Ad Skipper?
"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!

Extension stats

Users: 40,000+
Version: 3.9 (Last updated: 2024-08-22)
Creation date: 2023-07-14
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://youtube.com/
Size: 21.70K

Other platforms

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 great and blocks ads effectively (multiple users mention it working well).
  • User-friendly, allowing for automatic ad skipping.
  • Compatible with multiple browsers, including Opera.
  • Positive user experiences with flawless functionality in recent versions.
Cons
  • Frequent issues with YouTube detecting the extension and rendering it ineffective.
  • Bugs causing unwanted skipping of videos in playlists.
  • Occasional delays before videos resume after an ad.
  • Reports of the extension being marked inactive or not working consistently.
Most mentioned
  • YouTube continuously updates to bypass ad-blocking extensions.
  • Users express frustration about the extension stopping working at times.
  • There's a demand for additional features, such as automatic fullscreen.
Recent reviews
Does not work on youtubes new ad system.
by Maximus †, 2024-11-15

this is so cool , i like it 😍😍😍
by Md Hridoy khan, 2024-11-09

It work flawlessly.
by Quang Huy Đào, 2024-10-28
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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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