SkipCut Browser Extension

Watch YouTube ad-free in one click, no more copy-pasting.

Download Extension

for Chrome, Edge, Opera, Vivaldi (Desktop)

How it works?

Installation Guide

Same steps for Chrome, Edge, Opera, and Vivaldi. Follow along:

1

Download the Extension

Click the download button above to get the skipcut-extension.zip file. Save it to your computer (e.g. Downloads folder).

2

Extract the ZIP File

Right-click the downloaded ZIP and choose "Extract All" or "Extract Here" to get the extension folder.

Extract the ZIP to access the extension folder

3

Open Extensions Page

In your browser’s address bar, type the Extensions URL for your browser:

  • Chrome: chrome://extensions/
  • Edge: edge://extensions/
  • Opera: opera://extensions/
  • Vivaldi: vivaldi://extensions/
4

Enable Developer Mode

On the Extensions page, turn ON "Developer mode". This lets you install the extension from a folder (same in all Chromium browsers).

Enable Developer mode

5

Load the Extension

Click "Load unpacked", then choose the extracted SkipCut extension folder. Same in Chrome, Edge, Opera, and Vivaldi.

Load unpacked → select the SkipCut folder

6

Pin the Extension

Click the puzzle-piece (or extensions) icon in the toolbar, then pin SkipCut so the icon stays visible.

Pin SkipCut to the toolbar for quick access

7

Use on YouTube

Open YouTube. You should see the SkipCut icon on video cards. Click it to open the video ad-free. If not, refresh the page or restart the browser.

Tip: Icons not showing? Refresh YouTube or restart your browser.

How It Works

How the SkipCut extension enhances your YouTube experience in Chromium browsers

1

Detects YouTube Videos

The extension automatically scans YouTube pages for video cards and adds a small SkipCut icon to each one. This happens instantly when you visit YouTube.

2

One-Click Conversion

When you click the SkipCut icon, it extracts the video URL and converts it to a SkipCut link, then opens it in a new tab with ad-free viewing.

3

Ad-Free Experience

The video opens on SkipCut.com with all ads removed, SponsorBlock integration, and enhanced features like background playback and download options.

One-Click Access

Click the SkipCut icon on any YouTube video card to instantly open it in ad-free mode. No more copying and pasting URLs!

100% Ad-Free

Eliminate all YouTube ads including pre-roll, mid-roll, and overlay ads. Enjoy uninterrupted viewing experience.

Lightning Fast

Optimized for speed with instant video loading. No delays, no buffering - just pure YouTube enjoyment.

Privacy Focused

No data collection, no tracking, no accounts required. Your viewing habits stay completely private.

All Chromium Browsers

One extension works in Chrome, Edge, Opera, Vivaldi—same install steps, same experience.

Easy Setup

Simple installation process that takes less than 2 minutes. No technical knowledge required.

Troubleshooting

Having issues with the extension? Here are some common solutions:

  • Icons not showing: Refresh YouTube or restart your browser
  • Extension not loading: Enable Developer mode on your browser’s Extensions page
  • Permission denied: Select the extracted folder, not the ZIP file
  • Extension disabled: Open your browser’s extensions page (e.g. chrome://extensions/, edge://extensions/) and enable SkipCut
  • Not working on some videos: Click the extension icon in the toolbar, then try the video again
  • Security warning: Normal for unpacked extensions — choose "Load anyway" when prompted

Alternative download: Direct download link (opens in new tab)

Still having issues? Contact us for support.