YouTube In-Video Ad Detector

Detects sponsored segments in YouTube videos and overlays markers.

As of June 2026, YouTube In-Video Ad Detector has 21 users in the Productivity category.

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Version
1.1.0
Manifest V3

History

2 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 28, 2026.

21.7216.511.28Apr 28, 2026Jun 2, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
Apr 28, 2026121.1.0
Jun 2, 2026151.1.0
Now211.1.0

Permissions & access

Permissions
storagetabs
Host access
https://api.youtubeaddetector.com/*, https://www.youtube.com/*

Screenshots

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About

YouTube In-Video Ad Detector - See Sponsored Content Before You Watch

Tired of watching sponsored segments in YouTube videos without knowing what's coming? This extension automatically detects and highlights sponsored content in YouTube videos, so you can make informed decisions about what you watch.

🔍 What It Does:
- Automatically scans YouTube videos for sponsored segments
- Overlays coloured markers on the progress bar showing sponsored content
- Displays a popup with detected brands and sponsors
- Shows detailed segment information with timestamps
- Works on any YouTube video with transcripts

✨ Key Features:
- Smart Detection: Uses AI to analyze video transcripts and identify sponsored content
- Visual Markers: Colored progress bar indicators show exactly when sponsored segments occur
- Brand Information: See which companies are being promoted
- Time Stamps: Know exactly when sponsored content starts and ends
- Toggle Control: Enable/disable detection as needed
- Real-time Processing: Works with both new and existing videos

🎯 Why You Need This:
- Transparency: Know what you're watching before you invest time
- Skip Options: Jump past sponsored segments if desired
- Brand Awareness: See which companies are advertising in your content
- Time Saving: Avoid watching content you're not interested in

🚀 How It Works:
1) Install the extension
2) Visit any YouTube video
3) The extension automatically analyzes the video for sponsored content
4) Coloured markers appear on the progress bar
5) Click the extension icon to see detailed brand information

⚡ Perfect For:
- Content creators who want to understand sponsorship patterns
- Viewers who prefer transparency in advertising
- Anyone who wants to make informed viewing decisions
- Users interested in brand marketing analysis

🔒 Privacy & Security:
- Only processes video transcripts (no personal data collected)
- All analysis happens on secure servers
- No tracking or data storage of your viewing habits

📱 Compatibility:
- Works on all YouTube videos with available transcripts
- Compatible with YouTube Premium and regular accounts
- No impact on video playback or performance

💡 Pro Tips:
- Works best with videos that have captions/transcripts enabled
- Processing may take a few moments for new videos
- Results are cached for faster future access

Transform your YouTube experience with complete transparency about sponsored content. Install now and never be surprised by hidden advertising again!

Made with ❤️ by Dami Litty ✨

Technical

Version
1.1.0
Manifest
V3
Size
37.6KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
u158b795a892030e35d4d6ed290fbc35a
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Oct 14, 2025
Last Updated (Store)
Nov 4, 2025
Last Scraped
Jun 2, 2026
Website
Support URL

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