YT Guardian – Skip Live & Shorts

Automatically skips YouTube Live streams and Shorts from autoplay using universal UI detection.

Tired of YouTube pushing a 12-hour live stream or an endless Shorts loop as the "Up Next" video while you're working, studying, or relaxing? YT Guardian is a lightweight, privacy-focused extension that monitors YouTube's autoplay queue in real time, intercepts unwanted broadcasts, and seamlessly redirects playback to the best unwatched regular video. ✨ KEY FEATURES: • Multi-Layer Live Detection: Detects live streams, Shorts, and past broadcasts (>3 hours) immediately upon page load, in the sidebar, and dynamically in the player endscreen. • Native Player HUD: Subtle frosted-glass indicator right inside YouTube's player controls showing: - 🟢 Next: Safe (Will autoplay naturally) - 🔴 Next: Live Stream (Will skip to pre-selected alternative) - ⚡ Next: Shorts (Will skip) • Popup Queue Monitor: Open the extension anytime to view what YouTube has queued, with an instant "Skip to Alternative Now" button. • Smart Fallback Engine: Selects the best replacement video based on your preference (Best Match, Same Creator, or Same Topic). • Landing Safety Net: If YouTube ever autoplays into a live stream, YT Guardian immediately pauses and redirects you to a regular video. • Already-Watched Protection: Skips videos you have already watched (>85% watched progress). 🔒 PRIVACY-FIRST: • 100% Client-Side: Runs entirely in your browser. • Zero Data Collection: No tracking, no analytics, no user accounts, and no external servers. • Open Source: Fully transparent code.