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!
Extension stats
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
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
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spammy, or outdated.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 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
User reviews
YouTube is detecting it when I use it on Edge browser. Was working fine for a while.
by 
Riek Opo, 2025-02-02
Riek Opo, 2025-02-02Sometimes it works Sometimes it doesn't work.
by 
Nepforce YhaoYhaoTV, 2025-01-29
Nepforce YhaoYhaoTV, 2025-01-29The fast-forward is working on Youtube, but it's not auto-clicking the "skip button." Still useful.
by 
Chris Rutley, 2025-01-09
Chris Rutley, 2025-01-09Extension safety
Risk impact
Ad Skipper requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Ad Skipper. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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