Skipper Beta

Skipper is an open-source and creator friendly extension that automatically skips ads on YouTube when a 'skip ad' button is present.
What is Skipper Beta?
Skipper is a free and open-source Chrome extension that helps users easily skip ads on YouTube. It supports creators, is always free and open-source, reliable, simple to use, and does not harm creators or violate terms of service.

Extension stats

By: Skipper
Users: 33 ▲ 1
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 1.0.0.4 (Last updated: 2024-04-18)
Creation date: 2023-05-27
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • https://www.youtube.com/*
Size: 246.78K

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Skipper (v1.0.0.4)
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Extension summary

What is Skipper?

Skipper is a free, open-source browser extension that helps users easily skip ads on websites like YouTube. It's designed with accessibility in mind, making it perfect for people with disabilities who may struggle with repetitive manual tasks. Unlike ad-blockers, Skipper doesn't harm creators, platforms, or advertisers, and it's not intended to block ads.

Why choose Skipper?

If interacting with "skip" buttons is challenging due to a disability, you enjoy multitasking with YouTube in the background, or forced waiting times on ads annoy you, Skipper is a perfect choice.

Supports creators

Skipper doesn't take away ad revenue from creators or violate YouTube's terms of service. Instead, it uses your browser's built-in features to interact with websites just like a regular user, ensuring no harm to website owners, advertisers, or creators.

Always free and open-source

Some extensions charge money or trick you into downloading before asking for payment. With Skipper, you won't have to worry about that. It's always free, open-source, and committed to user safety.

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User reviews

Super simple and works great. It just runs in the background and skips ads on Youtube after the 5 seconds
by Julian Brooks, 2023-05-30
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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