SponsorBlock - Skip Sponsorships on YouTube

Easily skip YouTube video sponsors. When you visit a YouTube video, the extension will check the database for reported sponsors and automatically skip known sponsors. You can also report sponsors in videos. Other browsers: https://sponsor.ajay.app

SponsorBlock: Skip YouTube Ads & Intros Easily

"SponsorBlock - Skip Sponsorships on YouTube" is a browser extension that enhances your YouTube viewing experience by automatically skipping sponsored content and other non-essential segments within videos, such as intros, outros, and subscription pleas. It is powered by a crowdsourced database, where users can submit the timing of such content, enabling the extension to skip for all its users. Additionally, it works with various versions and front-ends of YouTube, offering a seamless way to enjoy cleaner content.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 609,431
1.54K
Version: 5.11.5 (Last updated: 2025-01-31)
Version code: 5880358
Creation date: 2019-07-23
Weekly download count: 18,142
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
  • https://sponsor.ajay.app/*
Size: 1.61M
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

SponsorBlock for YouTube - Skip Sponsorships (v5.11.6)
1,000,000 4.70 (2,791)
Not available on Android
SponsorBlock for YouTube - Skip Sponsorships (v5.11.8)
275,300 3.80 (181)

User reviews

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Pros
  • Effectively skips sponsorship segments in YouTube videos
  • Saves viewers significant time by eliminating unwanted content
  • Highly recommended by users for enhanced viewing experience
  • Easy to use and integrates seamlessly with YouTube
Cons
    Most mentioned
    • Skips sponsorships and ads
    • Saves time for viewers
    • Highly valued among users
    • Widely recommended to friends and community
    User reviews
    by ramiel, 2025-03-10


    Expertly executed. No sponsor messages, just the content pertaining to the video's main topic. Thank you, Ajay.
    by BoilingOil, 2025-03-08
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    Add-on safety

    Risk impact

    SponsorBlock - Skip Sponsorships on YouTube requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

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

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

    Risk likelihood analysis details
    • Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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