SkipVids is the easiest way to enjoy YouTube without ads. Play in the background, pop out PiP, and auto-skip sponsors — no login required. Built on the official YouTube Iframe API for a legal, reliable experience.
| Method | Cost | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| SkipVids | Free | Ad-free playback, Background play, PiP, SponsorBlock, Casting |
| YouTube Premium | ~$13.99/month ($167.88 per year) | Ad-free across apps, Downloads, Music Premium |
| YouTube Premium Lite | ~$7.99/month (where available) | Ad-free only (no downloads/Music) |
| Ad blockers | Free | May trigger “adblock detected”, can break features |
SkipVids uses the official YouTube Iframe API to play videos directly from YouTube’s servers inside an embed. We don’t modify or download videos, keeping your experience reliable and within YouTube’s Terms of Service.
Learn how to watch YouTube without ads on your favourite device:
Either enter a search query e.g. "never gonna give you up"
Just enter the video id like this: v:dQw4w9WgXcQ
or enter the YouTube Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Just enter the playlist id like this: list:PLlaN88a7y2_obcaRtOX2oQsmlSDJMiwOr
or enter the YouTube Playlist URL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlaN88a7y2_obcaRtOX2oQsmlSDJMiwOr
Just enter the channel name like this: @RickAstleyYT
or enter the YouTube Channel URL: https://www.youtube.com/@RickAstleyYT
Background Playback allows you to listen to videos on 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.
When Autoplay is on, the next video will automatically play after a video ends.
PiP (Picture-in-Picture) lets you keep watching while using other apps. To unlock PiP sign up to SkipVids Premium.
Audio Mode plays only the audio stream — saving up to 85% data/battery. Continues with the screen off or while using other apps. To unlock Audio mode, sign up for SkipVids Premium.
Yes. It’s estimated using extrapolation and historical data, so it may not be 100% accurate.
Yes — from the menu on the homepage choose “Sleep Timer”. To activate, sign up to SkipVids Premium.
Yes — click the Share button under a video to get the embed code.
Save data across devices by signing up. Cancel anytime, with a 14-day money-back guarantee.