YouTube Shorts Skipper

by exodusdevlabs · Developer Tools

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Skip forward and backward in YouTube Shorts using Arrow keys with customizable skip durations.

Users

−1 in 30 days

Rating

0.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#237K

#198K among extensions

Version

1.0

updated 29 Jul 2026

Users

monthly, 3 months

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 6 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 months

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About YouTube Shorts Skipper

Take full control over YouTube Shorts on desktop! YouTube Shorts Skipper allows you to skip forward and backward through any Short using your keyboard arrow keys, bringing seamless desktop video navigation to YouTube Shorts. ✨ Key Features: • ⏩ Instant Arrow Key Seeking: Press Left Arrow (←) to rewind or Right Arrow (→) to fast-forward through YouTube Shorts. • ⚙️ Customizable Skip Duration: Easily set your preferred seek interval (2s, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, or 30s) directly from the extension settings popup. • 💬 Smart Input Detection: Automatically pauses hotkey listeners while you are typing comments or using search bars so your typing is never interrupted. • 🔒 Privacy First & Lightweight: No tracking, no background analytics, and requires only minimal permissions (storage for settings). How to Use: 1. Open any YouTube Short (youtube.com/shorts). 2. Press the Left Arrow or Right Arrow key to skip. 3. Click the extension icon in your Chrome toolbar to customize the skip duration!