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YouTube Ad Auto-skipper
YouTube Ad Skipper is an extension that auto skips ads after YouTube provides a skip ad button. It does not block an ad.
What is YouTube Ad Auto-skipper?
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Summary
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 (or a playlist), 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 (or you are AFK), 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 (or not skip) for channels you want to support, or skip them entirely for some.
========= New in version 2.0.1 =============
‣ Supports new YouTube design
========= New in version 1.0 =============
Ad Skipper now has so much more to offer:
‣ You can now set how long to play the ad before skipping (as fast as 0 seconds).
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Automatically skips YouTube adverts saving user time
- Does not require a browser restart to function after installation
- Beneficial to users who do not have YouTube Premium
Cons
- Stopped working for some users possibly due to updates from YouTube
- Doesn't block ads, only skips them when possible
- Lacks functionality to allow users to watch an ad if they find it interesting
Most mentioned
- Automatically skips ads
- Sometimes stops working or requires a browser restart
- Simple and useful for saving time on YouTube
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Safety
Risk impact
YouTube Ad Auto-skipper is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
YouTube Ad Auto-skipper is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.