YouTube Ad Auto-skipper

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.

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What is YouTube Ad Auto-skipper?

'YouTube Ad Auto-skipper' is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your YouTube viewing experience. It automatically clicks the 'Skip Ad' button once it appears, offering seamless video playing. The extension does not block ads, rather, it streamlines the process of ad skipping. Enhanced features include the ability to set how long ads play before skipping, and an option to mute ads automatically. Users even have the ability to support their favourite content creators by setting the extension to let ads play longer or not skip them entirely for certain channels.

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Version: 2.0.1 (Last updated: 2023-10-11)
Creation date: 2019-10-19
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 110.59K
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YouTube Ad Auto-skipper
YouTube Ad Auto-skipper (v2.0.1)
4.20 (19) 18,528
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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.

========= New in version 2.0 =============

‣ Ability to stop countdown to skip ad.

Some ads just grip you and you want to watch it till the end. Now you'll see a countdown before the ad is skipped and a button to end the countdown.

========= New in version 1.0 =============

Ad Skipper now has so much more to offer:

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Pros
  • Skips YouTube ads automatically after mandatory 5 seconds
  • Easy to use and requires no input from the user
  • Helps save time while watching videos
Cons
  • Stopped working after recent YouTube update
  • Requires payment for basic functionality
  • Annoying prompts and buttons directing to premium version
Most mentioned
  • Not currently working or has inconsistent functionality
  • Asks for payment for basic features
  • Has been working well in the past, need updates after YouTube changes
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Safety
Risk impact

YouTube Ad Auto-skipper may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Ad Auto-skipper has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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