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SkipVids

Ad-free YouTube frontend with background play, PiP, SponsorBlock, casting, audio mode, downloads, sleep timer, and clickbait removal. Works in any browser, no extension or install required.

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Cost / License

  • Freemium (Subscription)
  • Proprietary

Platforms

  • Online
  • Google Chrome
  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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Features

Properties

  1.  Support for Themes
  2.  Privacy focused
  3.  Lightweight

Features

  1.  No registration required
  2.  Support for Gestures
  3.  Picture in Picture
  4.  No Tracking
  5.  Ad-free
  6.  YouTube background listening

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  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.

  • Pricing

    Subscription that costs $3 per month + free version with limited functionality.

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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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What is SkipVids?

SkipVids is a web-based YouTube frontend that removes ads and sponsor segments so you can watch without interruptions. It works directly in your browser — no extension, no APK, no self-hosting required.

Features include:

  • Ad-free and sponsor-free playback (powered by SponsorBlock)
  • Background play — keep listening with your screen off or while using other apps
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) on mobile and desktop
  • Cast to smart TVs using YouTube TV codes
  • Video downloads for offline viewing
  • Audio-only mode to save data
  • Sleep timer
  • Clickbait thumbnail removal
  • Restored dislike counts
  • YouTube Shorts player
  • Chrome extension to open any YouTube video on SkipVids with one click
  • Subscription sync, watch history, and saved playlists with a free account

SkipVids is free to use with a freemium model, but offers Premium accounts which unlock unlimited viewing, downloads, and saved data across devices.