Description
Skip sponsorships, subscription begging and more on YouTube videos. Report sponsors on videos you watch to save others' time.
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SponsorBlock for YouTube is widely praised for its ability to automatically skip sponsorship segments and other unwanted parts of videos, powered by a large community. It significantly enhances the YouTube viewing experience by saving time and working seamlessly. However, some users report issues distinguishing between segment categories leading to unwanted skips, occasional technical glitches, and limited mobile support. Despite these drawbacks, it remains a highly recommended, privacy-respecting, open-source tool that many consider essential for frequent YouTube viewers.
Pros
- Effectively skips sponsorships and unwanted video segments like intros, outros, and subscription reminders, improving viewing experience.
- Community-powered with crowdsourced data that continuously enhances its accuracy and coverage.
- Easy to use with seamless integration and little to no configuration needed after installation.
- Free, open-source, and respects user privacy.
- Saves significant time by automatically skipping filler content, making videos more efficient to watch.
Cons
- Difficulty differentiating between categories like intermission and intro leading to unintended skipping and disrupted video flow.
- Occasional technical issues such as extension stopping after enabling next video or server overload errors.
- Some users find it less effective or less beneficial for non-English or regional videos due to lower segment submissions.
- New YouTube design causing volume adjustment problems noted by some users.
- Limited or no functionality on mobile devices.
Permissions
This extension can:
- storage
- scripting
This extension can access:
- https://*.youtube.com/*
- https://sponsor.ajay.app/*
Additional Information
5.12.2
May 19, 2025
1.58 MB
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