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