SponsorBlock is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
SponsorBlock uses crowd-submitted timestamps to skip sponsor reads, intros, self-promotion and outros, and lets you contribute segments back to the database.
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SponsorBlock (original) | 4.6 | 2M+ | Free | Anyone who watches sponsor-heavy YouTube channels daily. |
| Return YouTube Dislike | 4.5 | 5M+ | Freemium | Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t. |
| AHA Music - Song Finder for Browser | 4.2 | 1M+ | Free | What is the song? Song identifier tells you! |
| Video Speed Controller | 4.5 | 3M+ | Free | Students and anyone watching long videos or lectures |
| YouTube Summary with ChatGPT | 4.3 | 1M+ | Free | Students and researchers triaging long videos, lectures and conference talks. |
| vidIQ Vision for YouTube | 4.5 | 3M+ | Free | Uncover the secrets to success behind your favorite YouTube videos. |
| TubeBuddy for YouTube™ | 4.5 | 1M+ | Freemium | Supercharge your YouTube channel: grow views and subs with extended capabilities, insights and automation tools. Solo to Enterprise. |
| Enhancer for YouTube | 4.7 | 1M+ | Free | Heavy YouTube viewers who want full control over playback and layout. |
| YouTube NonStop | — | — | Free | Kiss the annoying "Video paused. Continue watching?" confirmation goodbye! |
| Magic Actions for YouTube™ | 4.7 | 700K+ | Free | Enhance your YouTube watching experience! Cinema Mode, Mouse Wheel Volume Control, AutoHD, Expand, Snapshots … |
| YouTube to NotebookLM - YouTube to Gemini Notebook | — | — | Free | Send YouTube to NotebookLM. Save videos, sync YouTube channel to NotebookLM, and manage any NotebookLM video easily |
Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t.
Why it replaces SponsorBlock: Return YouTube Dislike is a solid alternative in the same category as SponsorBlock.
What is the song? Song identifier tells you!
Why it replaces SponsorBlock: AHA Music - Song Finder for Browser is a solid alternative in the same category as SponsorBlock.
Keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down and skip any HTML5 video.
Why it replaces SponsorBlock: Video Speed Controller is a solid alternative in the same category as SponsorBlock.
Instant AI summaries and transcripts for YouTube videos.
Why it replaces SponsorBlock: YouTube Summary with ChatGPT is a solid alternative in the same category as SponsorBlock.
Uncover the secrets to success behind your favorite YouTube videos.
Why it replaces SponsorBlock: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Uncover the secrets to success behind your favorite YouTube videos.
Supercharge your YouTube channel: grow views and subs with extended capabilities, insights and automation tools. Solo to Enterprise.
Why it replaces SponsorBlock: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Supercharge your YouTube channel: grow views and subs with extended capabilities, insights and automation tools. Solo to Enterprise.
Playback, volume and layout controls for YouTube.
Why it replaces SponsorBlock: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Playback, volume and layout controls for YouTube.
Kiss the annoying "Video paused. Continue watching?" confirmation goodbye!
Why it replaces SponsorBlock: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Kiss the annoying "Video paused. Continue watching?" confirmation goodbye!
Enhance your YouTube watching experience! Cinema Mode, Mouse Wheel Volume Control, AutoHD, Expand, Snapshots …
Why it replaces SponsorBlock: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Enhance your YouTube watching experience! Cinema Mode, Mouse Wheel Volume Control, AutoHD, Expand, Snapshots …
Send YouTube to NotebookLM. Save videos, sync YouTube channel to NotebookLM, and manage any NotebookLM video easily
Why it replaces SponsorBlock: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Send YouTube to NotebookLM. Save videos, sync YouTube channel to NotebookLM, and manage any NotebookLM video easily
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
Return YouTube Dislike is the closest match. Return YouTube Dislike is a solid alternative in the same category as SponsorBlock.
Yes — AHA Music - Song Finder for Browser, Video Speed Controller, YouTube Summary with ChatGPT are free.
