# Youtube Ad Skipper

> Ad Skipper is gives you less interrupted online streaming and skip or removes ad on behalf of you. It does not block an ads and auto skip or remove ads on MxPlayer, SonyLiv & Youtube web platform.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `youtube-ad-skipper`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Avinash Sakhreliya
- **Category:** web-development,appearance,other,tabs
- **Daily users:** 907
- **Weekly downloads:** 17
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (27 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-09-03
- **First published:** 2018-08-15
- **Size:** 44 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtube-ad-skipper/)

## Description

YouTube Ad Skipper is a handy Chrome extension that automatically skips or removes video ads on popular streaming platforms like YouTube, MxPlayer, and SonyLiv. Unlike traditional ad blockers, it does not block ads but waits for the skip button to appear and then removes the ad seamlessly, allowing users to enjoy uninterrupted movies and videos. Supported on YouTube, MxPlayer, and SonyLiv, this extension offers a smoother viewing experience without manual intervention.

With YouTube Ad Skipper, users can sit back and watch their favorite content without annoying interruptions from video ads, enhancing their online streaming sessions effortlessly. Its compatibility with multiple platforms makes it a versatile tool for better media consumption.

## Rankings

- #3,472 — Overall
- #331 — Tabs
- #4 — ad skipper
- #5 — adskipper
- #20 — skip ads
- #22 — ad

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`
- `*.sonyliv.com`
- `*.mxplayer.in`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users appreciate that Youtube Ad Skipper can effectively block or skip YouTube ads, offering a smoother viewing experience without slowing the browser. However, multiple reviews highlight reliability problems, with the add-on often stopping working or causing playback errors. Its functionality appears hindered by YouTube's updates and restrictions, and many users await fixes to restore performance. Despite this, some users still regard it as one of the best options for YouTube ad removal when operational.

### Pros

- Effectively skips or blocks YouTube ads, improving viewing experience.
- Lightweight compared to traditional ad blockers, resulting in better browser performance.
- Some users find it useful and consider it the best for YouTube ad removal.
- Occasionally works great when it functions properly.
- Helps reduce interruptions while watching content.

### Cons

- Currently unreliable with frequent periods of not working properly.
- Stops functioning after a short time or after recent YouTube updates.
- Sometimes causes playback errors or black screen instead of ads.
- YouTube's restrictions and updates impact the add-on's effectiveness.
- No recent fixes or updates to address ongoing issues.

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