SponsorBlock for YouTube - Skip Sponsorships

Skip sponsorships, subscription begging and more on YouTube videos
What is SponsorBlock for YouTube - Skip Sponsorships?
"SponsorBlock for YouTube - Skip Sponsorships" is a crowdsourced Edge extension that automatically skips sponsored segments in YouTube videos. By allowing users to submit start and end times for ads, the extension enhances your viewing experience, bypassing unnecessary interruptions. The open-source tool features an upvote/downvote system and leverages a random-based distribution algorithm to improve accuracy. Join the community to help everyone enjoy uninterrupted content.
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Add-on stats

Rating: 3.80 (174)
Version: 5.9.6 (Last updated: 2024-11-10)
Creation date: 2022-02-09
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • https://*.youtube.com/*
  • https://sponsor.ajay.app/*
Size: 1.15M

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# 260 ▲ 9

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Add-on summary

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SponsorBlock is an extension that will skip over sponsored segments of YouTube videos. SponsorBlock is a crowdsourced browser extension that let's anyone submit the start and end time's of sponsored segments of YouTube videos. Once one person submits this information, everyone else with this extension will skip right over the sponsored segment.

This is open source and the entire database is public.

With this extension, you will automatically skip YouTube sponsors.

The extension also features and upvote/downvote system with a weighted random based distribution algorithm.

More information about how it works: https://sponsor.ajay.app

Source code: https://github.com/ajayyy/SponsorBlock

Discord: https://discord.gg/QnmVMpU

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works automatically 90-95% of the time
  • Great for skipping sponsorships and video highlights
  • Users love it and recommend it highly
  • Compatible with premium YouTube for an enhanced experience
  • User-friendly with customizable settings
Cons
  • Not working anymore (mentioned multiple times)
  • Possible issues with recent updates or accessibility
  • Some users desire compatibility with other platforms
Most mentioned
  • Works well for skipping sponsors
  • Highly recommended by users
  • Current functionality issues noted
  • Desire for wider platform compatibility
Recent reviews
not working anymore.
by Annie, 2024-09-24
No longer works - September 2024
by Gwilym, 2024-09-11
Works automatically 90-95% of the time, well worth it given the fact that every video seems to have sponsors these days. Pair with premium for the ultimate Youtube experience:)
by Richard, 2024-09-09
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

SponsorBlock for YouTube - Skip Sponsorships requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

SponsorBlock for YouTube - Skip Sponsorships is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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