YouTube Ad Skipper is an extension that auto skips ads after YouTube provides a skip ad button. It does not block an ad.

Latest Version

Version
2.2.0
Update
November 10, 2024
Size
111KiB
Developer
Category
Users
90,000+
Rating
3.89037 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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YouTube Ad Auto-skipper Extension

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.

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‣ Version 2.2.0 fixes the extension breaking from recent Youtube UI update.

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‣ Version 2.1.0 fixes the extension breaking from recent Youtube update.

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‣ Version 2.0.2 fixes the extension breaking for some users due to recent update to YouTube.

========= New in version 2.0 =============

‣ Ability to stop countdown to skip ad.

Some ads just grip you and you want to watch it till the end. Now you'll see a countdown before the ad is skipped and a button to end the countdown.

========= 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).
‣ Mute ads automatically

Unlock these features with a support of just 3 cups of coffee a year (USD $7/yr).
The original core feature is and will always remain FREE!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "YouTube Ad Auto-skipper", "short_name": "ad skipper", "description": "YouTube Ad Skipper is an extension that auto skips ads after YouTube provides a skip ad button. It does not block an ad.", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "2.2.0", "author": "Shreya Dahal", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/squgeim/yt-ad-autoskipper", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["./youtube.js"], "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["./youtube_override.js"], "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_start", "world": "MAIN" }, { "matches": [ "http://localhost:5002/*", "https://ad-auto-skipper.web.app/*" ], "js": ["./adskipper.js"] } ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_title": "Configure Ad Auto Skipper" }, "options_page": "pages/settings.html", "permissions": ["storage"], "icons": { "128": "logo.png" }, "externally_connectable": { "matches": ["http://localhost:5002/*", "https://ad-auto-skipper.web.app/*"] }}
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How to download and manually install YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the YouTube Ad Auto-skipper Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extension file

Select and download the YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install YouTube Ad Auto-skipper extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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New Journey (ID: 000000ffbd2f1e69) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/03/2024 I like it but I don't understand the need for the developer to track/obtain the following information: * Personally identifiable information (For example: name, address, email address, age, or identification number) * Financial and payment information (For example: transactions, credit card numbers, credit ratings, financial statements, or payment history) * Authentication information (For example: passwords, credentials, security question, or personal identification number (PIN)) There are no settings available in the free version which would require any kind of authentication credentials such as a pin, password, security question or otherwise. I believe it's probably only collected in the event of paying for the paid version. I see it's via Stripe. I have a stripe account, so I understand that aspect of it. Explanation: To upgrade to the paid version you must sign in via your Google account and on that sign in page I see "To continue, Google will share your name, email address, language preference, and profile picture with ad-auto-skipper.firebaseapp.com." That covers the Personally Identifiable Information section, as well as the payment details section. Okay. Authentication information? I don't understand why it's needed. I don't see an option for a PIN or otherwise. Either way, I think this is awesome. Knowing what little I know of "permissions" for Android it makes sense how these three things may be required for a Chrome addon. I feel it's likely above board. I'm not worried about it. The addon works as it says it will. It's awesome! Thank you!

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Diana the Ascian (ID: 0000008f88642638) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/12/2024 doesn't work anymore for me at least

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Alfangelwolf (ID: 000000864ce1fdc6) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 11/03/2023 Ha dejado de funcionar recientemente

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Sinoozi (ID: 000000909cfd3c6b) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/03/2023 Worked perfectly until today, now the ads continue without skipping. seems YT have changed something.

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Damocles (ID: 0000003bcf3d49a0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/31/2023 Finally someone with a brain created a solution. I had been thinking such script for eons but i'm not a software developer so hats off to this guy.