YouTube AdAway - We skip, not block ads

by elliot0412 · Tools

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 17 Oct 2026

A lightweight YouTube ad skipper

Users

209

+9 in 30 days

Rating

4.2 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#63K

#53K among extensions

Version

0.1.0

updated 28 Oct 2023

Users

monthly, 3 years

Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 209 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years

Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 5 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About YouTube AdAway - We skip, not block ads

We created this tool with a simple mission: make your YouTube watching smoother while still supporting the creators we all love. YouTube's policies are tough on ad blockers, so instead, we find those ads and skip them for you. It's a win-win - the ads are there but won't get in your way. ✨ Features 1. Comprehensive Ad Removal YouTube AdAway removes all advertisements on YouTube, ensuring an uninterrupted viewing experience—even on videos with non-skippable ads. 2. AutoSkipping Toggle We empower users with the choice to control the auto-skipping of ads. With a simple press of the q key, you can manually skip ads whenever possible, when the auto-skip feature is turned off. 3. Optimized Performance Utilizing MutationObserver, we provide a modern and streamlined approach to instantly detect webpage changes, ensuring top-notch performance without unnecessary workload.