YouTube Ad Auto-skipper

YouTube Ad Skipper is an extension that auto skips ads after YouTube provides a skip ad button. It does not block an ad.

YouTube Ad Auto-skipper - Skip YouTube Ads Effortlessly

"YouTube Ad Auto-skipper" is a browser extension that automates the process of skipping ads on YouTube by clicking the 'Skip Ad' button after 5 seconds. It's not an ad blocker, allowing you to support your favorite channels while choosing when to skip ads. With customizable settings per channel and features to mute ads or stop the countdown to skip, this extension makes YouTube watching seamless. The core feature is free, with additional premium options available for a nominal yearly fee.

Extension stats

Users: 90,000+
Rating: 3.89
(373)
Version: 2.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-11)
Creation date: 2019-10-19
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 113.66K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
YouTube Ad Auto-skipper (v2.2.0)
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Extension summary

A browser extension that automates skipping ad on YouTube. This is not an ad blocker; it just automates the process of clicking on the "Skip Ad" button on YouTube.

This is basically useful when you are watching a YouTube video (or a playlist), and an ad starts playing. YouTube allows you to skip the ad after 5 seconds, but if you can't be bothered to click it yourself (or you are AFK), this extension clicks that button for you.

Configurations can be set per channel. Did you know: YouTubers are paid 50% of the revenue for any ads playing on their videos. You can use this extension to play ads longer (or not skip) for channels you want to support, or skip them entirely for some.

===================================== ‣ Version 2.2.0 fixes the extension breaking from recent Youtube UI update.

===================================== ‣ Version 2.1.0 fixes the extension breaking from recent Youtube update.

===================================== ‣ Version 2.0.2 fixes the extension breaking for some users due to recent update to YouTube.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 well when functioning properly
  • Automatically skips ads once the skip button is available
  • User-friendly and convenient for avoiding long ads
Cons
  • Frequent issues with it not working
  • Requires updates to keep functioning after Chrome updates
  • Stops working unexpectedly without clear reasons
Most mentioned
  • Not working
  • Need for an update or fix
  • Initially works but stops after some time
User reviews
Working well with Version 2.2.0, make sure to update the extension
by David, 2024-11-20

worked for a while but stopped working nowadays, no ideal why tho
by tran the vu, 2024-11-16

by Caramella, 2024-11-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Ad Auto-skipper requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Ad Auto-skipper is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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