What is SkipVids

Ad-free so you can immerse in your favorite videos without interruption

Background play so you can watch while using other apps or with your screen locked

Download videos to watch later when you're offline or on the go

Stream all the music & videos you want to hear, totally ad-free!

SkipVids: The Ad-Free, Lite, Private & Uninterrupted YouTube Alternative

(It's like YouTube, but better)

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Discover SkipVids, is your ultimate YouTube experience — lite, private, and uninterrupted! Dive into ad-free music, tutorials, podcasts, and more without the clutter of YouTube. With SkipVids, enjoy seamless background playback for multitasking and music enjoyment, all with 100% privacy. No tracking, just pure content.

Want to unlock all premium features and save your data across all devices? Sign up to SkipVids Premium.

FAQ:

How can I search for YouTube videos?

Either enter a search query e.g. "never gonna give you up"

How can I watch a specific YouTube video?

Just enter the video id like this: v:dQw4w9WgXcQ

or enter the YouTube Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

How can I watch a YouTube playlist?

Just enter the playlist id like this: list:PLlaN88a7y2_obcaRtOX2oQsmlSDJMiwOr

or enter the YouTube Playlist URL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlaN88a7y2_obcaRtOX2oQsmlSDJMiwOr

How can I watch videos from a YouTube channel?

Just enter the channel name like this: @RickAstleyYT

or enter the YouTube Channel URL: https://www.youtube.com/@RickAstleyYT

What is Background Playback?

Background Playback allows you to listen to videos when your screen your mobile device while using other apps or when your screen is off.

Note: If you want to watch videos when using other apps then use our PiP(Picture-in-Picture) feature

What is Autoplay?

When Autoplay is on, the next video will automatically play after a video ends.

What is PiP (Picture-in-Picture)?

PiP (Picture-in-Picture) allows you to keep watching videos, whether your screen's off or you're using other apps. You can continue playing your videos in the background with zero interruptions. Activating PiP for a video is easy, just hit the PiP button. To unlock PiP sign up to SkipVids Premium.

What is Audio Mode?

Audio Mode lets you listen to videos without streaming the full video, saving up to 85% on data and battery—perfect for mobile use. It keeps playing even when your screen is off or you're using other apps, with no interruptions. To unlock Audio mode, sign up for SkipVids Premium.

Does SkipVids have an app?

Yes! Please visit our download app page

Can I cast a SkipVids video to my Smart TV?

Yes! Just click the Cast button under a video. You'll then need to enter your TV code from the YouTube app on your smart TV. To find it: turn on your smart TV 📺 > open the YouTube app > go to Settings > "Link with TV Code". Copy the code shown and enter it into SkipVids — this will allow you to cast.

Can I view the dislike button count?

Yes on a video page you will be able to see the dislike count. It's calculated using a process extrapolation and historical data so it may not be 100% accurate.

Can I set a sleep timer?

Yes from the menu on the homepage click the "Sleep Timer" option and set a timer that will turnoff SkipVids after your countdown has finished. To activate the sleep timer sign up to SkipVids Premium.

Can I embed a SkipVids Video on my website?

Yes just click the Share button underneath a video to get the embed code and add it to your website.

How do I login to SkipVids and save all of my subs, saved videos & history?

You can save your data across all devices by signing up here. You can cancel anytime and we offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are not happy.