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24 alternatives to SkipVidsTV - If YouTube was a TV
If YouTube had actual channels, like a TV!
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. SkipVidsTV - If YouTube was a TV launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Hi HN! Since Youtube no longer allows AdBlockers, I built my own extension to get around their video ads. If there is an ad it temporarily manipulates the video; Mutes the volume, sets speed to 10x, and skips it if there is a button. Chrome Webstore link: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ad-accelerator/gpbo... Code: https://github.com/rkk3/ad-accelerator
2023 · its alternatives →
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I know, it's a very first-world problem. But in my house, we have a hard time deciding what to watch. Too many options! So I made this to recreate Cable TV for YouTube. I made it so it runs in the browser. Quickly import your subscriptions in the browser via a bookmarklet. No accounts, no sign-ins. Just quickly import your data locally.
Mar 2026 · channelsurfer.tv · its alternatives →
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SponsorBlock is a crowdsourced browser extension to skip sponsor segments in YouTube videos.
2019 · sponsor.ajay.app · its alternatives →
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Hi HN! I built SkipCut it’s like an ad-free, distraction-free YouTube with useful extras: background play, SponsorBlock, dark mode, playlist support, local history, download/share buttons… and it works on any device. No install. No login. Here’s the best part: It works just by replacing "youtube" with "skipcut" in the video link. You skip all the boring stuff — ads, sponsors, intros, silence, filler and just watch what matters. Why it’s different: No comments. No suggested videos. No clickbait. I made this for my kid, I create a playlist and just send a SkipCut link like:…
2025 · skipcut.com · its alternatives →
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Mix and match up to 4 live streams at once
May 2026 · support.google.com · its alternatives →
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Skippy▲93YouTube videos turned into books. Watch faster, even deeper.
2017 · skippy.ai · its alternatives →
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SkipTo▲92Skip to the best parts of a Youtube video
2016 · skipto-fffb6.firebaseapp.com · its alternatives →
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Skip non skippable ads on your desktop YouTube for free
2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Watch over 10,000 free live TV channels from around the world, right in your browser. No signup, no apps, no tracking. Explore free TV by language, country, and category.
May 2026 · tvexplorer.live · its alternatives →
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2016 · beta.echotu.be · its alternatives →
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Block youtube ads, text, popup videos automatically
2021 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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A minimalist way to watch YouTube with cinematic previews, an immersive interface, and zero distractions. Free, no accounts or subscription needed.
Apr 2026 · minitube.tv · its alternatives →
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Remove YouTube recommendations, comments, and more
2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Ad-Free YouTube | Picture-in-Picture | Background Playback
2024 · skipvids.com · its alternatives →
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AdBlitz: It automatically skips the skippable ads and accelerates(16x) non skippable ones, enusring there is no interruption. It can skips multiple ads, yt surveys without affecting your youtube account as well as no effect on creator's economy No setting up things. Lightweight. Just download and enjoy. Most importantly it is open source.
2024 · ad-blitz.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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OttoPlay▲97Watch Netflix, Hulu and YouTube in channels, like TV
2015 · ottoplay.tv · its alternatives →
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Hey HackerNews'ers, I've built FreeTVz.com - a platform that transforms YouTube into a traditional TV experience. Here's what you can do: ◉ Create your own TV channels based on any topic or interest. ◉ Browse and watch over 100+ free curated channels across categories like History, Science, Tech, and more. ◉ Enjoy an ad-free experience, making your viewing uninterrupted and seamless. ◉ Rediscover the nostalgia of channel surfing, without endless scrolling or algorithmic feeds. I'd love for you to check it out and share your thoughts. Visit FreeTVz.com
2024 · freetvz.com · its alternatives →
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