Skip Video Ads in YouTube™

Play any YouTube Video without annoying Ads.
What is Skip Video Ads in YouTube™?
'Skip Video Ads in YouTube™' is an Edge add-on that enhances your video watching experience. Instead of blocking ads which support YouTubers, it automates the process of skipping ads as soon as YouTube's skip button becomes available. User configurable to support desired channels by watching ads longer or skipping instantly for others.

Add-on stats

Rating: 4.90 (8)
Version: 1.0.6 (Last updated: 2024-07-13)
Creation date: 2022-09-16
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • storage
  • webNavigation
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 131.87K

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Skip Video Ads in YouTube™ (v1.0.6)
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Add-on summary

Analyze keywords

Skip Video Ads in YouTube™ is an extension that auto skips ads after YouTube provides a skip ad button. It does not block an ad. 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, 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, 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 for channels you want to support, or skip them entirely for some.

User reviews

I'm also going to write a review that it works amazingly still on 10/26/2024 STAY ALIVE YOUTUBE SKIPPER YOU'RE MY ONLY HOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OF ADVOIDNG SPONSERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10/10
by Reaper, 2024-10-27

It appears to work so far, However the 5th star will be given after a reasonable trial duration.
by Tim, 2024-10-22

круто круто, еще как заявляют сэкономили мне 46 минут так что спасибо класс лайк лайк
by Pie, 2024-04-11
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Skip Video Ads in YouTube™ requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Skip Video Ads in YouTube™ is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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