YouTube AdSkipper

YouTube AdSkipper

Skip YouTube ads automatically as soon as YouTube provides a skip button.

What is YouTube AdSkipper?

YouTube AdSkipper is a light-weight Firefox add-on that automatically skips YouTube ads as soon as a skip button is provided. It is not an ad-blocker but a helpful tool for a seamless YouTube viewing experience.

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By: Vishwas
Users: 11
Rating: 4.00 (1)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2021-07-13)
Creation date: 2021-06-09
Weekly download count: NaN
Firefox on Android: Yes
Manifest version: 2
Size: 25.26K
Email: Click to see
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge

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Summary

This addon skips YouTube ads automatically soon after YouTube provides a skip button. This is not ad-blocker but a light-weight plugin that skips ad if it's skippable as soon as YouTube provides 'Skip Ad' button.

User reviews
It does work - it skips at exactly 5 second mark, unfortunatelly youtubers don't get paid if 5-30sec video. Also it does not mute ads so if 1 is super annoying - tough love!
by Eglutt, 2021-07-14
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Safety
Risk impact

YouTube AdSkipper may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouTube AdSkipper has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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