# Skipper

> Skipper is an open-source and creator friendly extension that automatically skips ads on YouTube when a 'skip ad' button is present.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/the-skipper](https://chrome-stats.com/d/the-skipper)

## Overview

- **ID:** `the-skipper`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Skipper
- **Category:** photos-music-videos,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 112
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2023-11-11
- **First published:** 2023-04-23
- **Size:** 245 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/the-skipper/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/Outsourced-Logic/Skipper/tree/main](https://github.com/Outsourced-Logic/Skipper/tree/main)

## Description

Skipper is an open-source and creator-friendly Firefox add-on that automatically skips ads on YouTube when a 'skip ad' button is present. It enhances accessibility and allows users with disabilities to minimize repetitive interactions.

## Rankings

- #11,010 — Overall
- #6 — ad skipper
- #7 — adskipper
- #32 — skip ads
- #160 — present

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `https://www.youtube.com/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: youtube.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/the-skipper)