Youtube ad fast-forwarder

Automatically fast-forwards promotions in Youtube videos.

Youtube Ad Fast-Forwarder Extension

Youtube ad fast-forwarder is a Chrome extension that automatically detects and fast-forwards through promotions and ads in Youtube videos, providing a seamless viewing experience for users.
Install from Chrome Web Store

Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 3,000+
Version: 1.2.6 (Last updated: 2024-05-27)
Creation date: 2023-10-09
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://www.youtube.com/*
Size: 280.58K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 fast-forward ads on YouTube
  • User-friendly and simple to use
  • Provides a solution for annoying YouTube sponsorship ads
  • Responsive developer who acknowledges user feedback
Cons
  • Currently being detected by YouTube, making it less reliable
  • Can fast-forward non-ad content, causing users to miss important video parts
  • Requires Google account sign-in, raising privacy concerns
Most mentioned
  • Detection by YouTube affecting functionality
  • Fast-forwarding both ads and sponsorships
  • Simplicity and effectiveness of the extension
User reviews
It is being detected by YT right now but I give you 5 stars because it's been working flawlessly until now. I hope you can look into it :=)
by Gerardo Sciacca, 2024-11-24

Used to work flawlessly. No longer works

Best extension i have ever use . but how can to use in fire fox?
by Ezz Eldeen, 2024-10-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Youtube ad fast-forwarder requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Youtube ad fast-forwarder. Use it at your own risk.

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