# YouTube Ad Skipper

> YouTube Ad Skipper is an extension that automatically skips ads when possible; it does not block ads.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/yt-auto-skip](https://chrome-stats.com/d/yt-auto-skip)

## Overview

- **ID:** `yt-auto-skip`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jimbus369
- **Category:** photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 100
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 4.83 / 5 (6 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-12-26
- **First published:** 2023-10-26
- **Size:** 23 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/yt-auto-skip/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/MauroGuida/YouTube-Ad-Skipper](https://github.com/MauroGuida/YouTube-Ad-Skipper)

## Description

YouTube Ad Skipper is a lightweight Chrome extension designed to enhance your viewing experience on YouTube by automatically skipping ads whenever possible. Unlike traditional ad blockers, it does not block ads but helps you bypass them quickly to save time and avoid interruptions. This ensures you can enjoy seamless video playback without the disruption of ads while supporting content creators.

Easy to install and use, YouTube Ad Skipper runs quietly in the background, detecting skippable ads and clicking the skip button for you. It's a perfect addition for anyone looking to streamline their YouTube experience without resorting to ad blocking software.

## Rankings

- #11,685 — Overall
- #16 — adskipper
- #17 — ad skipper
- #57 — skip ads
- #65 — ad
- #105 — ads

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `*.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/yt-auto-skip)