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SponsorBlock
Skips sponsor segments in YouTube videos automatically.
4.63,500 reviews~2M+ usersYouTubeBy Ajay Ramachandran
Free
Reviewed by the Single Tab Browser editorial teamLast tested 2026-06-18SponsorBlock screenshots
Overview
SponsorBlock uses crowd-submitted timestamps to skip sponsor reads, intros, self-promotion and outros, and lets you contribute segments back to the database.
SponsorBlock is a youtube Chrome extension from Ajay Ramachandran with roughly 2M users on the Chrome Web Store. It holds a 4.6-star average across 4K ratings, which puts it among the better-reviewed options in its category. Pricing is free.
SponsorBlock uses crowd-submitted timestamps to skip sponsor reads, intros, self-promotion and outros, and lets you contribute segments back to the database.
The trade-off is the usual one for a free extension: there is no paid tier to unlock, so anything missing is simply missing. With 2M users, complaints and fixes surface quickly, so check the review notes below before installing it alongside other youtube extensions.
How to install and set up SponsorBlock
- 1Open the Chrome Web Store listing for SponsorBlock and click Add to Chrome, then Add extension.
- 2Pin the icon: click the puzzle-piece button in Chrome's toolbar, find it in the list and click the pin so it stays visible.
- 3Open the extension once and walk through its first-run screen — a youtube extension usually asks which sites it may act on.
- 4Test it on a page you know well before relying on it for daily work.
- 5To remove it later, right-click the toolbar icon and choose Remove from Chrome, or use chrome://extensions.
Key features
SponsorBlock uses crowd-submitted timestamps to skip sponsor
SponsorBlock uses crowd-submitted timestamps to skip sponsor reads, intros, self-promotion and outros, and lets you contribute segments back to…
Who should use SponsorBlock?
Anyone who watches sponsor-heavy YouTube channels daily.
Pricing
SponsorBlock is free. There is no paid tier to consider.
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View ExtensionFrequently asked questions
Is SponsorBlock free?
Yes. SponsorBlock is listed as free on the Chrome Web Store with no paid tier.
How many people use SponsorBlock?
Roughly 2M Chrome users have it installed, and it holds a 4.6-star average from 4K ratings.
Is SponsorBlock safe to install?
SponsorBlock is published on the official Chrome Web Store by Ajay Ramachandran, so it passes Google's review. Check the permissions it asks for on install and prefer the store listing over third-party mirrors.
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