Return YouTube Dislike vs SponsorBlock - Skip Sponsorships on YouTube: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | Return YouTube Dislike | SponsorBlock - Skip Sponsorships on YouTube |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | Dmitry Selivanov | Ajay (SponsorBlock) |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-08-04 | 2026-08-04 |
From public records (the extension's store listing, publisher registry, manifest metadata) and our policy snapshots — a "—" means we have no verified data for that field yet.
What the evidence shows
Both are youtube tools extensions we track. Comparing the 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- Return YouTube Dislike leads on permissions & access (92% vs 87%).
- On data & privacy, the two are evenly matched (50% vs 50%).
- SponsorBlock - Skip Sponsorships on YouTube leads on maintenance & ownership (100% vs 30%).
- On community reputation, the two are evenly matched (93% vs 93%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | Return YouTube Dislike | SponsorBlock - Skip Sponsorships on YouTube |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 15.41/16.67 | 14.58/16.67 |
| Data & Privacy | 2/4 | 2/4 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 2.25/7.5 | 7.5/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 9.25/10 | 9.25/10 |
| Total | 73.01/100 | 82.59/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Return YouTube Dislike safer than SponsorBlock - Skip Sponsorships on YouTube?
SponsorBlock - Skip Sponsorships on YouTube currently scores higher — 83/100 vs 73/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is Return YouTube Dislike safe?
Return YouTube Dislike currently holds safety grade B (73/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Dmitry Selivanov. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is SponsorBlock - Skip Sponsorships on YouTube safe?
SponsorBlock - Skip Sponsorships on YouTube currently holds safety grade A (83/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Ajay (SponsorBlock). The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
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How this comparison works
Both extensions are scored with the same five-dimension, 100-point rubric — publisher & identity, permissions & access, data & privacy, maintenance & ownership and community reputation — using documented evidence only; a dimension with no evidence stays unscored instead of guessed. Read the full reports: Return YouTube Dislike safety report · SponsorBlock - Skip Sponsorships on YouTube safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.