Auto Skip
Automatically skip eligible YouTube ads when the Skip Ad button becomes available while keeping control over notifications manual mode shortcuts and authorization.
Before You Start
Auto Skip is available only when using the extension on YouTube.
Set Up Auto Skip
Open YouTube
Open YouTube in Chrome and go to the page or video where you want to use Auto Skip.
Select the SkipZS extension icon in the top right corner of Chrome. The SkipZS pop up will open.
Accept the Terms
If this is your first time using the extension follow the setup instructions in the SkipZS pop up.
Review the Terms and Conditions and other required information. Agree by following the instructions on screen. The Home section will then become available.
Turn On Auto Skip
From Home find Auto Skip in the top left area of the SkipZS interface and turn it on.
A quick setup guide will appear. Follow every setting instruction shown.
Required setup
The settings in the setup guide are required for Auto Skip to work correctly. Enable every required setting before continuing.
Once the required setup is complete Auto Skip is ready to use.
Auto Skip Settings
SkipZS provides controls that let you decide how Auto Skip behaves.
Ad Skip Notifications
Choose whether SkipZS notifies you when an advertisement is skipped.
Notifications enabled
On- Shows a notification whenever an eligible ad is skipped.
Notifications disabled
Off- Ads can still be skipped without showing a notification.
Ad Mute Notifications
Control notifications related to ad muting independently from skip notifications.
Notifications enabled
On- Shows a notification when an ad is muted.
Notifications disabled
Off- Ad muting continues without showing a notification.
Manual Mode
Manual Mode temporarily stops automatic ad skipping without changing your other settings.
When Manual Mode is enabled
- Auto Skip remains active.
- The automatic Skip Ad action is disabled.
- Ad muting continues to work.
- Mute and unmute shortcuts continue to work.
- Your configured shortcuts remain available.
- Other supported functionality continues normally.
You do not need to disable and enable multiple settings when you only want to pause automatic skipping.
Mute Ad Shortcut
SkipZS includes a shortcut for quickly muting and unmuting ads.
Use the default shortcut
- Open Settings.
- Find the keyboard shortcut configuration.
- Use the default mute shortcut displayed there to mute or unmute supported audio.
Use a custom shortcut
- Open Settings and then Keyboard Shortcuts.
- Select Configure Custom Shortcut.
- Find the mute and unmute action and choose Edit.
- Choose your preferred shortcut and save it.
The mute and unmute function continues to work when Manual Mode or automatic skipping is enabled.
Trusted Auto Skip
Trusted Auto Skip allows SkipZS to target and select the YouTube Skip Ad button when it becomes available.
The authorization window explains the access being requested how it is used how the feature operates and any relevant limitations.
Enable Trusted Auto Skip
- Open Trusted Auto Skip.
- Read the authorization information and review the requested access.
- If you agree provide the requested authorization.
- Complete the setup shown on screen.
After authorization Trusted Auto Skip can automatically target the available Skip Ad button.
Revoke Authorization
- Open the Trusted Auto Skip settings.
- Select the option to revoke authorization.
- Confirm the action if requested.
After authorization is revoked the feature cannot use the previously granted access until you authorize it again.
How Auto Skip Works
- SkipZS detects an eligible Skip Ad action.
- Trusted Auto Skip targets the Skip Ad button.
- SkipZS performs the configured skip action.
- Your notification settings decide whether a notification appears.
- Applicable skip information is recorded locally for your statistics.
Auto Skip operates only on supported YouTube pages and cannot skip advertisements without an available Skip Ad action.