SkipPlay
SkipPlay is a web-based alternative player for YouTube designed to provide a cleaner, ad-light viewing experience. Users can copy a YouTube video, playlist, or live stream URL and paste it into the SkipPlay player, or replace youtube.com with skipplay.app in a supported link, without logging in or installing software. The player also includes SponsorBlock-style automatic skipping of sponsored segments, intros, outros, and subscription reminders. The free web player offers ad-free playback, mobile background audio where browser media controls support it, playlist playback, and access to external download shortcuts. An optional one-time paid Chrome extension adds 1-click opening of videos in SkipPlay, auto-skipping of YouTube video ads, removal of feed and banner ads, and hiding of YouTube Shorts. The extension is marketed as a lifetime license. Additional features include optional cloud account sync for playlists and preferences across devices, plus a DJ Deck mode that allows two-track mixing with crossfaders, cue controls, and pitch controls. The service is positioned as an alternative to YouTube Premium and browser ad blockers, and is stated to work on desktop, mobile, and smart TV browsers.
- Category
- Ad Blockers
- Pricing
- Unknown
Problem solved
SkipPlay reduces the interruptions caused by YouTube ads and sponsor placements without requiring a monthly subscription or manual installation of multiple tools. It provides a no-install web player that can be accessed by pasting a link, with an optional paid extension for users who want automatic ad skipping directly on YouTube.
Use cases
- Watch YouTube videos without ads by pasting video, playlist, or live stream URLs into the web player.
- Skip sponsored segments, intros, outros, and reminders automatically via SponsorBlock integration.
- Listen to YouTube audio in the background on mobile while using other apps or with the screen locked.
- Create and sync playlists across devices with an optional account sign-in.
- Mix two YouTube audio tracks using the DJ Deck mode with crossfader and cue controls.
- Save videos or audio for offline use through external download shortcut links.
- Auto-skip video ads, block feed and banner ads, and hide Shorts through the optional Chrome extension.
Audience
- Hobbyists
Pros
- No login or installation required for the core web player.
- Free ad-light playback with built-in SponsorBlock skipping.
- Optional lifetime Chrome extension avoids recurring subscription fees.
- Background audio playback works on mobile browsers where supported.
- Includes playlist sync and a unique DJ mixer mode.
Cons
- Free version requires manually copying and pasting YouTube URLs.
- Chrome extension is a paid one-time purchase.
- Not an official YouTube client and may be affected by changes to YouTube.
- No native YouTube ad skipping in the free web player; the extension is required for that.
- Download functionality depends on external tools and content availability.
Official website: https://skipplay.app/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/skipplay