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Auto Skip YouTube Ads @ Gurveer

Automatically skip YouTube ads instantly with minimal detection risk. Features configurable settings, update notifications, robust error handling, and fixes for mute state restoration.

Author
Gurveer
Daily installs
19
Total installs
46
Ratings
0 0 0
Version
8.0.1
Created
2025-04-23
Updated
2025-04-23
Size
20.8 KB
Compatibility
Compatible with Firefox Compatible with Chrome Compatible with Opera Compatible with Safari Compatible with Edge
License
MIT
Applies to

# 🕸️ Auto Skip YouTube Ads

A powerful UserScript that automatically skips YouTube ads instantly while maintaining a low detection profile. This tool enhances your YouTube experience by removing intrusive advertisements seamlessly.

![YouTube Ads Skipper](./assets/icons/youtube-ads-skipper.png)

## Features

- 🚀 Instant ad skipping for video ads, pie countdowns, and survey prompts
- 🛡️ Smart banner ads and sponsored content removal
- 🔄 Efficient ad detection using MutationObserver
- 🎯 Anti-detection system with randomized actions
- ⚙️ Customizable configuration options
- 🔔 Automatic update notifications

## Prerequisites

- A modern web browser (Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Safari, or Edge)
- A UserScript manager extension (Tampermonkey or Greasemonkey)

## Installation

1. Install a UserScript manager:
- [Tampermonkey](https://www.tampermonkey.net/) (Recommended)
- [Greasemonkey](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/greasemonkey/)
2. [Click here to install the script](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/gurr-i/browser-scripts/main/scripts/Auto-Skip-YouTube-Ads/AutoSkipYouTubeAds.js)
3. Confirm the installation in your UserScript manager

## Configuration

Customize the script behavior by editing the `config` object:

```javascript
config = {
debug: false, // Enable for detailed logging
updateCheckInterval: 24, // Hours between update checks
maxRetries: 3, // Number of skip attempts
aggressiveAdRemoval: true // Enhanced ad blocking
}
```

## Compatibility

### Supported Browsers

- Firefox (Recommended)
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Opera
- Safari

### Supported Platforms

- www.youtube.com
- m.youtube.com
- music.youtube.com

## Troubleshooting

- **Ads not skipping?** Ensure the script is enabled and try refreshing the page
- **Script conflicts?** Disable other ad-blockers temporarily
- **Updates not working?** Check your UserScript manager's settings

## Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Submit a pull request

## Changelog

### v1.0.0

- Initial release
- Basic ad-skipping functionality
- Configuration options

## License

MIT License - feel free to modify and share!

## Author

Gurveer (https://github.com/gurr-i/browser-scripts)

## Support

If you find this useful, please star the repository! For issues or suggestions, create an issue on GitHub.