This SponsorBlock wiki page lists third-party ports of the browser extension for other platforms and explains how to report issues.
BehindTheOverlay vs SponsorBlock
How do BehindTheOverlay and SponsorBlock compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | BehindTheOverlay | SponsorBlock |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Behind The Overlay is a Chrome and Firefox extension that closes website overlays with one button. | Skip sponsored segments in YouTube videos with SponsorBlock, a crowdsourced extension and open API. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Open-source project | Website |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Browser extension | Browser extension, Web |
| Open source | Not stated | Not stated |
| Language | English | English |
| Alternatives |
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