Is AD Skipper for Youtube Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: AD Skipper for Youtube earns a safety grade A, 81.4 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
81.4/100
Grade A · 5 of 5 checks
What we found
Automated safety profile from public signals (the extension's manifest & permissions, store listing, publisher, privacy policy). A full review hasn't been published yet.
What this safety grade means
AD Skipper for Youtube earns a safety grade of A (81.4/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, AD Skipper for Youtube comes through cleanly. 30,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.3/5 from 84 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-09-06. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open AD Skipper for Youtube's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other browser extensions we track below.
Safety Signals
Based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 60% · 4.8/8 pts 2 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 85% · 21.2/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 83% · 13.2/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 74% · 7.4/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests host permission for all YouTube websites and the scripting API, which together allow it to inject and run custom code on YouTube pages. It also uses storage to save preferences locally. For an ad‑skipping tool, this access is expected and necessary to modify page content and bypass video advertisements.
As with any extension that can read and alter site content, a careful user should understand that it could technically observe visible page data like video titles or account details, and its behavior could change through automatic updates. The developer declares that data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes. In the ad‑blocking category, users are generally advised to watch for unexpected redirects, affiliate link modifications, or sudden permission increases, and to review an extension periodically after updates.
According to the fact sheet, this extension shows strong maintenance and ownership, indicating it is actively updated and the developer’s identity is consistently represented. The weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity, meaning limited public information is available about the developer’s background, which reduces the basis for user trust. Community reputation is moderate, reflected in a decent rating and a stable number of users.
AI-assisted analysis of the documented signals above (permissions, store data, privacy practices) — explains what they mean and the risks typical for this category. Not a hands-on test.
What the store listing shows
Who's Behind AD Skipper for Youtube?
- Publisher https://youtube-skins.com/
Public records identify the publisher, but no individual founders or a separate registered company are named — which is what holds the Publisher & Identity score back. Less public information about who operates an extension means less you can verify about their long-term accountability.
How it compares
Among the 838 browser extensions we track, AD Skipper for Youtube scores higher on safety than 68% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
AD Skipper for Youtube FAQ
- Is AD Skipper for Youtube safe?
- AD Skipper for Youtube earns a safety grade of A (81.4/100) on our evidence-based assessment, based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions we could verify from public records. This is an automated profile built from public records, not a hands-on review.
- Who is behind AD Skipper for Youtube?
- AD Skipper for Youtube is operated by https://youtube-skins.com/.
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