SkipCut

What is SkipCut?

SkipCut is a free web player that lets you watch YouTube without ads. Paste a YouTube URL or replace “youtube” with “SkipCut” to play videos, playlists, and live streams ad‑free. It uses YouTube’s official embed player, includes SponsorBlock to skip sponsored segments, supports background audio and high-quality playback, and offers a Chrome extension for one-click access. No account or tracking required — your watch history stays local. Works on phones, tablets, desktops, browsers, and many smart TVs. Always free to use.

Key features

• Blocks pre-roll, mid-roll, and overlay YouTube ads instantly and reliably.
• Plays videos in the background on phones, tablets, and desktops.
• Integrates SponsorBlock to automatically skip sponsor segments and intros.
• Works without installation or registration across all major browsers.
• Supports playlists, live streams, downloads, and high-quality 4K playback.
• Keeps history local on your device with export and import.