The fastest way to watch youtube with zero ads & built-in sponsorblock.
Watch videos without any ads or interruptions.
It's stored in your browser, clear cache to erase it anytime.
Stream comfortably with an eye-friendly dark theme.
Keep audio playing while using other apps.
Watch live content like games, news, events, without breaks.
No clickbait. No comments. Just focused, clean watching.
Yes! SkipCut is 100% free with no registration, hidden charges, or premium tiers. We're supported by our community and ethical partnerships.
SkipCut uses an optimized YouTube embed player that automatically filters out ads and commercial interruptions. Unlike browser extensions that can be detected, our method provides consistent ad-free viewing across all devices and browsers.
No installation or registration required! SkipCut works instantly in any web browser. Just paste a YouTube URL and start watching ad-free immediately. It works on phones, tablets, computers, and even smart TVs with browsers.
Absolutely! Our advanced playlist system supports full YouTube playlists playback. Paste any playlist URL and enjoy uninterrupted viewing of all videos in order. Playlist history(beta) is also saved locally for easy access.
Your privacy is our priority. All viewing history is stored locally on your device only - we never collect, track, or share your data. You can clear your history anytime, and it automatically expires when you clear your browser cache.
Yes! Each video has a download button that links to Cobalt tools, a trusted and ethical video download tool. You can also share any video with a special SkipCut link that lets others watch it ad-free instantly. Perfect for sharing with friends and family!
SkipCut is fully optimized for mobile! It works perfectly on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets. The interface automatically adapts to your screen size, and you get the same ad-free experience as desktop.
Yes! SkipCut supports YouTube live streams, premieres, and scheduled content without interruptions. Perfect for watching live gaming, news, events, or sports without ad breaks ruining the experience.
Yes! You can minimize the browser or switch to other apps while audio continues playing in the background. Great for listening to music, podcasts, or educational content while multitasking.
SkipCut includes a beautiful dark mode that's easy on the eyes during nighttime viewing. Click the theme toggle button to switch between light and dark modes. Your preference is automatically saved.
SkipCut includes advanced error handling and retry mechanisms. If a video fails to load, it automatically retries with exponential backoff. For playlists(beta), our smart caching ensures reliable playback even with network issues.
Absolutely! SkipCut is perfect for distraction-free learning and professional content viewing. No ads, comments, or suggested videos means you can focus entirely on the content that matters.
Unlike browser extensions that can be detected and blocked, SkipCut uses YouTube's own embed system for guaranteed compatibility. It works on any device without installation and provides additional features like playlist management and sharing.
These are ethical partnerships that help keep SkipCut free. We randomly rotate between different services to avoid being overly promotional. We never sell your data - these partnerships are our transparent way of covering operational costs.
Yes! SkipCut uses YouTube's official embed player and follows all their guidelines. We don't modify YouTube's content - we simply provide a cleaner viewing interface. It's completely safe and legal to use.
Definitely! Add SkipCut to your browser bookmarks or home screen for instant access. On mobile, you can "Add to Home Screen" to get an app-like experience without actually installing anything.
When you minimize the browser on iOS or Android, the video will appear in your notification panel with playback controls. Simply tap the play button in the notification to continue playing in the background. You can control playback, skip tracks, and adjust volume directly from your lock screen or notification panel - just like any music app!
Yes! On desktop, you can instantly convert any YouTube URL by simply replacing "youtube" with "skipcut" in the address bar. For example: change www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
to www.skipcut.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
and press Enter. The video will load immediately without ads!
Absolutely! To cast to your TV, simply go full screen on the SkipCut video player and look for the casting icon (📡). Click it and select your device (Android TV, Chromecast, etc.) to start playing on your big screen. Note: Apple TV has a built-in restriction that limits resolution to 360p - this is by Apple's design and not something we can override. Android TV and Chromecast work perfectly with full HD quality!
SponsorBlock is a crowdsourced system that automatically detects and skips sponsor segments, intros, outros, and other non-content sections in YouTube videos. SkipCut has this feature built-in and enabled by default! When a sponsored segment is detected, you'll see a brief notification and the video will automatically skip ahead. You can customize which segment types to skip (sponsors, intros, self-promotion, etc.) by clicking the SponsorBlock logo next to the video title.