SponsorBlock for YouTube - Skip Sponsorships

Skip sponsorships, subscription begging and more on YouTube videos

SponsorBlock for YouTube - Skip Ads Easily

"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

Manifest V3
Users: 275,300
4.86K
Rating: 3.80
(181)
1 new ratings
Version: 5.11.8 (Last updated: 2025-03-09)
Creation date: 2022-02-09
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • https://*.youtube.com/*
  • https://sponsor.ajay.app/*
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 247 ▼ 5
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Other platforms

SponsorBlock for YouTube - Skip Sponsorships (v5.11.6)
1,000,000 4.70 (2,791)
Not available on Android
SponsorBlock - Skip Sponsorships on YouTube (v5.11.5)
609,431 4.81 (2,709)

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works well for skipping sponsorships
  • Easy to use and set up
  • Automatic functionality 90-95% of the time
  • Highly recommended by users
  • Improves YouTube viewing experience
Cons
  • Not working anymore (mentioned multiple times)
  • Compatibility issues with other platforms (e.g., Bitchute, Odysee)
Most mentioned
  • Automatic skipping of sponsorships
  • Effectiveness in improving YouTube experience
  • User-friendly interface
  • Issues with functionality
User reviews
Sehr gute Funktionen sehr einfach zu bedienen macht das YouTube gucken einfacher
by Damian, 2025-03-01
works gr8. thank you Ajay
by Hari, 2025-02-12
Works really well for me, thank you!
by fredho, 2024-12-22
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Request access to the following domains: youtube.com, ajay.app
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of SponsorBlock for YouTube - Skip Sponsorships. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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