https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=DrWhoFan13SponsorBlock - User contributions [en-ca]2026-04-24T23:12:42ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.44.2https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=List_of_common_warning_reasons&diff=4527List of common warning reasons2026-03-12T17:41:51Z<p>DrWhoFan13: Added a new warning reason about "skip-patching"</p>
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<div>{{Draft|wip}}<br />
A compilation of common phrases that can be reused in warnings (also known as tips).<br />
<br />
Note that this page obviously cannot include details about the actual segments / titles the user might have submitted, but it's still a good practice to include those and give individual feedback. This can help a lot in their understanding of what they can improve.<br />
<br />
== SponsorBlock ==<br />
=== Accuracy ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
Include any segues (phrases or skits that exist solely to transition the topic) in your segments.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Do not round your segments to the nearest second as it makes for jarring skips.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Be more careful with your timing. Start the segment before the screen transitions to the thing you want to cut, and end after its content has completely ended, including transitional phrases such as “but anyways”. A good segment should leave no trace of the cut whatsoever. <br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Your timings could be improved. If a visual change is present, start your segments a few frames before this change, unless conflicting audio is present. This ensures smooth skips when SponsorBlock is slow to skip. Subsequently, end your segments after a visual change if possible. Use the <code>,</code> (<code><</code>) and <code>.</code> (<code>></code>) keys to move frame by frame for precision.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting a sponsor, include the segue/buildup to it.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting segments that begin at the start of the video, time them at 0:00.000 (you can do this by clicking the “start” button in the segment submission edit menu) for a seamless skip.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Your segments are mostly accurate, but adjacent segments should be timed independently to ensure smooth skipping for each one. Timing them separately should create a slight overlap between these segments.<br />
</blockquote><blockquote>Do not submit segments to cover for flaws in another segment. Simply downvote the incorrect segment and replace it.</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Categories ===<br />
<!-- Category icons are deliberately not used in the blockquotes, because they cannot be included in warning reasons. --><br />
<br />
==== Intermission / intro animation ====<br />
{{main|Intermission / intro animation|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
You have mostly misused the Intermission / intro animation category. It's for skipping sections with zero content, such as livestream waiting screens and intro animations. Do not use it to skip greetings or get to the video's main topic.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Hook / greetings ====<br />
{{main|Hook / greetings|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Spoken greetings are not Intermission. Goodbyes are not Endcards/credits. The correct category for both is Hook/greetings.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Spoken greetings are not Intermission. Overviewing topics covered in the video is not Preview. The correct category for both is Hook/greetings.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Sponsor ====<br />
{{main|Sponsor|icon=1}}<br />
<blockquote><br />
A Sponsor segment you submitted excluded the segue/"lead-in", resulting in the video's Sponsor being partially skipped. Please include the segue for a smooth, seamless skip.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Unpaid/Self Promotion ====<br />
{{main|Unpaid/Self Promotion|icon=1}}<br />
<blockquote><br />
You have submitted a Unpaid/Self-Promotion when a Sponsor segment is more appropriate.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Music: Non-music ====<br />
{{main|Music: Non-music|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Do not use the sponsor category to trim off parts of music videos. There is a dedicated category for that: “Music: non-music section”. Make sure to enable the category if you haven't already.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Don't submit non-music or any category to create your own mixes of songs by skipping parts of songs in music videos. Non-music is only for silence before/after a track and additions not part of the song, like isolated SFX and skits for a music video.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Chapters ====<br />
{{main|Chapter|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Chapters must be timed to the exact frame for the best skipping experience – integer timing is not good enough. If you use timestamps from the comments or description, you must verify and adjust them before submitting.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Highlight ====<br />
{{main|Highlight|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Submit a Highlight, not a skip segment; to jump to the “good part” of a video.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== DeArrow ==<br />
=== Casing and other formatting ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
Titles are required to be submitted in ‘Sentence case’. This means formatting it like you would a sentence, only capitalizing the first word and proper nouns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
DeArrow titles must be submitted in sentence case (only the first word and proper nouns capitalized) instead of title case (every large word capitalized). You may configure the DeArrow formatter to display titles in title case, but you must submit in sentence case in order for the formatter to function properly for everyone.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Titles shouldn't be full sentences with a full stop at the end.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Series format ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting titles for videos in a series, make sure to use the series format as defined in the guidelines.<br />
<br />
[...]<br />
<br />
This ensures series are named in a consistent way. For more information, see the wiki: {{Fullurl|DeArrow/Guidelines#Series_format}}<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
You should usually avoid putting videos into a series when that's not intended by the uploader.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Information ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
In general, try to keep titles concise, describing the topic of the video instead of summarizing what happens in it.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting titles, please follow the DeArrow guidelines. That means accurately describing the video without bias or spoilers, and in the same language the video is in.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Try to keep titles short. A title is not meant to be a complete description of the video, but just a teaser for viewers to have an idea what the video is about.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
The title you wrote is basically a question that answers itself, which makes a really bad title.<br />
<br />
Removing the word “why” from the title would slightly mitigate the issue, but the title would still be quite bad, as it sounds like the entire video summarized down to a single sentence – titles should not replace the video, you may summarize the premise instead.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Do not use DeArrow to inform others of a video containing AI-generated content, as all information in a video must be presented neutrally.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Please do not submit titles just to inform other people of things, especially if they're unrelated to the video at hand. Similarly, do not infer what a video will be about just from its original title and thumbnail (you have to watch the video to know), and don't add information you've heard from elsewhere.<br />
</blockquote><blockquote>Do not use DeArrow to inform others of a video containing AI-generated content, as all information in a video must be presented in a neutral matter.</blockquote>Context: “YouTube's experimental server side ads are breaking SponsorBlock and other extensions” was submitted on a video about an unrelated change.<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
DeArrow titles aren't a discussion board – do not submit “titles” that are intended to be messages to other DeArrow users.<br />
<br />
If you'd like to discuss submissions made on a specific channel, or the DeArrow guidelines in general, don't use DeArrow titles for this – join the Discord or Matrix space instead.<br />
</blockquote><br />
[[Category:User guides]]</div>DrWhoFan13https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=List_of_common_warning_reasons&diff=4526List of common warning reasons2026-02-22T18:47:00Z<p>DrWhoFan13: Reworded the Sponsor warning</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Draft|wip}}<br />
A compilation of common phrases that can be reused in warnings (also known as tips).<br />
<br />
Note that this page obviously cannot include details about the actual segments / titles the user might have submitted, but it's still a good practice to include those and give individual feedback. This can help a lot in their understanding of what they can improve.<br />
<br />
== SponsorBlock ==<br />
=== Accuracy ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
Include any segues (phrases or skits that exist solely to transition the topic) in your segments.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Do not round your segments to the nearest second as it makes for jarring skips.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Be more careful with your timing. Start the segment before the screen transitions to the thing you want to cut, and end after its content has completely ended, including transitional phrases such as “but anyways”. A good segment should leave no trace of the cut whatsoever. <br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Your timings could be improved. If a visual change is present, start your segments a few frames before this change, unless conflicting audio is present. This ensures smooth skips when SponsorBlock is slow to skip. Subsequently, end your segments after a visual change if possible. Use the <code>,</code> (<code><</code>) and <code>.</code> (<code>></code>) keys to move frame by frame for precision.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting a sponsor, include the segue/buildup to it.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting segments that begin at the start of the video, time them at 0:00.000 (you can do this by clicking the “start” button in the segment submission edit menu) for a seamless skip.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Your segments are mostly accurate, but adjacent segments should be timed independently to ensure smooth skipping for each one. Timing them separately should create a slight overlap between these segments.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Categories ===<br />
<!-- Category icons are deliberately not used in the blockquotes, because they cannot be included in warning reasons. --><br />
<br />
==== Intermission / intro animation ====<br />
{{main|Intermission / intro animation|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
You have mostly misused the Intermission / intro animation category. It's for skipping sections with zero content, such as livestream waiting screens and intro animations. Do not use it to skip greetings or get to the video's main topic.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Hook / greetings ====<br />
{{main|Hook / greetings|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Spoken greetings are not Intermission. Goodbyes are not Endcards/credits. The correct category for both is Hook/greetings.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Spoken greetings are not Intermission. Overviewing topics covered in the video is not Preview. The correct category for both is Hook/greetings.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Sponsor ====<br />
{{main|Sponsor|icon=1}}<br />
<blockquote><br />
A Sponsor segment you submitted excluded the segue/"lead-in", resulting in the video's Sponsor being partially skipped. Please include the segue for a smooth, seamless skip.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Unpaid/Self Promotion ====<br />
{{main|Unpaid/Self Promotion|icon=1}}<br />
<blockquote><br />
You have submitted a Unpaid/Self-Promotion when a Sponsor segment is more appropriate.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Music: Non-music ====<br />
{{main|Music: Non-music|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Do not use the sponsor category to trim off parts of music videos. There is a dedicated category for that: “Music: non-music section”. Make sure to enable the category if you haven't already.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Don't submit non-music or any category to create your own mixes of songs by skipping parts of songs in music videos. Non-music is only for silence before/after a track and additions not part of the song, like isolated SFX and skits for a music video.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Chapters ====<br />
{{main|Chapter|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Chapters must be timed to the exact frame for the best skipping experience – integer timing is not good enough. If you use timestamps from the comments or description, you must verify and adjust them before submitting.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Highlight ====<br />
{{main|Highlight|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Submit a Highlight, not a skip segment; to jump to the “good part” of a video.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== DeArrow ==<br />
=== Casing and other formatting ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
Titles are required to be submitted in ‘Sentence case’. This means formatting it like you would a sentence, only capitalizing the first word and proper nouns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
DeArrow titles must be submitted in sentence case (only the first word and proper nouns capitalized) instead of title case (every large word capitalized). You may configure the DeArrow formatter to display titles in title case, but you must submit in sentence case in order for the formatter to function properly for everyone.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Titles shouldn't be full sentences with a full stop at the end.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Series format ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting titles for videos in a series, make sure to use the series format as defined in the guidelines.<br />
<br />
[...]<br />
<br />
This ensures series are named in a consistent way. For more information, see the wiki: {{Fullurl|DeArrow/Guidelines#Series_format}}<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
You should usually avoid putting videos into a series when that's not intended by the uploader.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Information ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
In general, try to keep titles concise, describing the topic of the video instead of summarizing what happens in it.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting titles, please follow the DeArrow guidelines. That means accurately describing the video without bias or spoilers, and in the same language the video is in.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Try to keep titles short. A title is not meant to be a complete description of the video, but just a teaser for viewers to have an idea what the video is about.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
The title you wrote is basically a question that answers itself, which makes a really bad title.<br />
<br />
Removing the word “why” from the title would slightly mitigate the issue, but the title would still be quite bad, as it sounds like the entire video summarized down to a single sentence – titles should not replace the video, you may summarize the premise instead.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Do not use DeArrow to inform others of a video containing AI-generated content, as all information in a video must be presented neutrally.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Please do not submit titles just to inform other people of things, especially if they're unrelated to the video at hand. Similarly, do not infer what a video will be about just from its original title and thumbnail (you have to watch the video to know), and don't add information you've heard from elsewhere.<br />
</blockquote><blockquote>Do not use DeArrow to inform others of a video containing AI-generated content, as all information in a video must be presented in a neutral matter.</blockquote>Context: “YouTube's experimental server side ads are breaking SponsorBlock and other extensions” was submitted on a video about an unrelated change.<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
DeArrow titles aren't a discussion board – do not submit “titles” that are intended to be messages to other DeArrow users.<br />
<br />
If you'd like to discuss submissions made on a specific channel, or the DeArrow guidelines in general, don't use DeArrow titles for this – join the Discord or Matrix space instead.<br />
</blockquote><br />
[[Category:User guides]]</div>DrWhoFan13https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=List_of_common_warning_reasons&diff=4516List of common warning reasons2026-02-19T18:44:06Z<p>DrWhoFan13: Added two new categories & warnings for each</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Draft|wip}}<br />
A compilation of common phrases that can be reused in warnings (also known as tips).<br />
<br />
Note that this page obviously cannot include details about the actual segments / titles the user might have submitted, but it's still a good practice to include those and give individual feedback. This can help a lot in their understanding of what they can improve.<br />
<br />
== SponsorBlock ==<br />
=== Accuracy ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
Include any segues (phrases or skits that exist solely to transition the topic) in your segments.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Do not round your segments to the nearest second as it makes for jarring skips.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Be more careful with your timing. Start the segment before the screen transitions to the thing you want to cut, and end after its content has completely ended, including transitional phrases such as “but anyways”. A good segment should leave no trace of the cut whatsoever. <br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Your timings could be improved. If a visual change is present, start your segments a few frames before this change, unless conflicting audio is present. This ensures smooth skips when SponsorBlock is slow to skip. Subsequently, end your segments after a visual change if possible. Use the <code>,</code> (<code><</code>) and <code>.</code> (<code>></code>) keys to move frame by frame for precision.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting a sponsor, include the segue/buildup to it.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting segments that begin at the start of the video, time them at 0:00.000 (you can do this by clicking the “start” button in the segment submission edit menu) for a seamless skip.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Your segments are mostly accurate, but adjacent segments should be timed independently to ensure smooth skipping for each one. Timing them separately should create a slight overlap between these segments.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Categories ===<br />
<!-- Category icons are deliberately not used in the blockquotes, because they cannot be included in warning reasons. --><br />
<br />
==== Intermission / intro animation ====<br />
{{main|Intermission / intro animation|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
You have mostly misused the Intermission / intro animation category. It's for skipping sections with zero content, such as livestream waiting screens and intro animations. Do not use it to skip greetings or get to the video's main topic.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Hook / greetings ====<br />
{{main|Hook / greetings|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Spoken greetings are not Intermission. Goodbyes are not Endcards/credits. The correct category for both is Hook/greetings.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Spoken greetings are not Intermission. Overviewing topics covered in the video is not Preview. The correct category for both is Hook/greetings.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Sponsor ====<br />
{{main|Sponsor|icon=1}}<br />
<blockquote><br />
A Sponsor segment you submitted excluded the segue/"lead-in", resulting in a partial skip of the Sponsor.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Unpaid/Self Promotion ====<br />
{{main|Unpaid/Self Promotion|icon=1}}<br />
<blockquote><br />
You have submitted a Unpaid/Self-Promotion when a Sponsor segment is more appropriate.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Music: Non-music ====<br />
{{main|Music: Non-music|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Do not use the sponsor category to trim off parts of music videos. There is a dedicated category for that: “Music: non-music section”. Make sure to enable the category if you haven't already.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Don't submit non-music or any category to create your own mixes of songs by skipping parts of songs in music videos. Non-music is only for silence before/after a track and additions not part of the song, like isolated SFX and skits for a music video.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Chapters ====<br />
{{main|Chapter|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Chapters must be timed to the exact frame for the best skipping experience – integer timing is not good enough. If you use timestamps from the comments or description, you must verify and adjust them before submitting.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Highlight ====<br />
{{main|Highlight|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Submit a Highlight, not a skip segment; to jump to the “good part” of a video.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== DeArrow ==<br />
=== Casing and other formatting ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
Titles are required to be submitted in ‘Sentence case’. This means formatting it like you would a sentence, only capitalizing the first word and proper nouns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
DeArrow titles must be submitted in sentence case (only the first word and proper nouns capitalized) instead of title case (every large word capitalized). You may configure the DeArrow formatter to display titles in title case, but you must submit in sentence case in order for the formatter to function properly for everyone.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Titles shouldn't be full sentences with a full stop at the end.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Series format ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting titles for videos in a series, make sure to use the series format as defined in the guidelines.<br />
<br />
[...]<br />
<br />
This ensures series are named in a consistent way. For more information, see the wiki: {{Fullurl|DeArrow/Guidelines#Series_format}}<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
You should usually avoid putting videos into a series when that's not intended by the uploader.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Information ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
In general, try to keep titles concise, describing the topic of the video instead of summarizing what happens in it.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting titles, please follow the DeArrow guidelines. That means accurately describing the video without bias or spoilers, and in the same language the video is in.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Try to keep titles short. A title is not meant to be a complete description of the video, but just a teaser for viewers to have an idea what the video is about.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
The title you wrote is basically a question that answers itself, which makes a really bad title.<br />
<br />
Removing the word “why” from the title would slightly mitigate the issue, but the title would still be quite bad, as it sounds like the entire video summarized down to a single sentence – titles should not replace the video, you may summarize the premise instead.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Do not use DeArrow to inform others of a video containing AI-generated content, as all information in a video must be presented neutrally.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Please do not submit titles just to inform other people of things, especially if they're unrelated to the video at hand. Similarly, do not infer what a video will be about just from its original title and thumbnail (you have to watch the video to know), and don't add information you've heard from elsewhere.<br />
</blockquote><blockquote>Do not use DeArrow to inform others of a video containing AI-generated content, as all information in a video must be presented in a neutral matter.</blockquote>Context: “YouTube's experimental server side ads are breaking SponsorBlock and other extensions” was submitted on a video about an unrelated change.<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
DeArrow titles aren't a discussion board – do not submit “titles” that are intended to be messages to other DeArrow users.<br />
<br />
If you'd like to discuss submissions made on a specific channel, or the DeArrow guidelines in general, don't use DeArrow titles for this – join the Discord or Matrix space instead.<br />
</blockquote><br />
[[Category:User guides]]</div>DrWhoFan13https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=List_of_common_warning_reasons&diff=4515List of common warning reasons2026-02-19T18:33:45Z<p>DrWhoFan13: Relocated last edit</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Draft|wip}}<br />
A compilation of common phrases that can be reused in warnings (also known as tips).<br />
<br />
Note that this page obviously cannot include details about the actual segments / titles the user might have submitted, but it's still a good practice to include those and give individual feedback. This can help a lot in their understanding of what they can improve.<br />
<br />
== SponsorBlock ==<br />
=== Accuracy ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
Include any segues (phrases or skits that exist solely to transition the topic) in your segments.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Do not round your segments to the nearest second as it makes for jarring skips.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Be more careful with your timing. Start the segment before the screen transitions to the thing you want to cut, and end after its content has completely ended, including transitional phrases such as “but anyways”. A good segment should leave no trace of the cut whatsoever. <br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Your timings could be improved. If a visual change is present, start your segments a few frames before this change, unless conflicting audio is present. This ensures smooth skips when SponsorBlock is slow to skip. Subsequently, end your segments after a visual change if possible. Use the <code>,</code> (<code><</code>) and <code>.</code> (<code>></code>) keys to move frame by frame for precision.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting a sponsor, include the segue/buildup to it.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting segments that begin at the start of the video, time them at 0:00.000 (you can do this by clicking the “start” button in the segment submission edit menu) for a seamless skip.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Your segments are mostly accurate, but adjacent segments should be timed independently to ensure smooth skipping for each one. Timing them separately should create a slight overlap between these segments.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Categories ===<br />
<!-- Category icons are deliberately not used in the blockquotes, because they cannot be included in warning reasons. --><br />
<br />
==== Intermission / intro animation ====<br />
{{main|Intermission / intro animation|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
You have mostly misused the Intermission / intro animation category. It's for skipping sections with zero content, such as livestream waiting screens and intro animations. Do not use it to skip greetings or get to the video's main topic.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Hook / greetings ====<br />
{{main|Hook / greetings|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Spoken greetings are not Intermission. Goodbyes are not Endcards/credits. The correct category for both is Hook/greetings.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Spoken greetings are not Intermission. Overviewing topics covered in the video is not Preview. The correct category for both is Hook/greetings.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Music: Non-music ====<br />
{{main|Music: Non-music|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Do not use the sponsor category to trim off parts of music videos. There is a dedicated category for that: “Music: non-music section”. Make sure to enable the category if you haven't already.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Don't submit non-music or any category to create your own mixes of songs by skipping parts of songs in music videos. Non-music is only for silence before/after a track and additions not part of the song, like isolated SFX and skits for a music video.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Chapters ====<br />
{{main|Chapter|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Chapters must be timed to the exact frame for the best skipping experience – integer timing is not good enough. If you use timestamps from the comments or description, you must verify and adjust them before submitting.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Highlight ====<br />
{{main|Highlight|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Submit a Highlight, not a skip segment; to jump to the “good part” of a video.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== DeArrow ==<br />
=== Casing and other formatting ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
Titles are required to be submitted in ‘Sentence case’. This means formatting it like you would a sentence, only capitalizing the first word and proper nouns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
DeArrow titles must be submitted in sentence case (only the first word and proper nouns capitalized) instead of title case (every large word capitalized). You may configure the DeArrow formatter to display titles in title case, but you must submit in sentence case in order for the formatter to function properly for everyone.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Titles shouldn't be full sentences with a full stop at the end.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Series format ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting titles for videos in a series, make sure to use the series format as defined in the guidelines.<br />
<br />
[...]<br />
<br />
This ensures series are named in a consistent way. For more information, see the wiki: {{Fullurl|DeArrow/Guidelines#Series_format}}<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
You should usually avoid putting videos into a series when that's not intended by the uploader.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Information ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
In general, try to keep titles concise, describing the topic of the video instead of summarizing what happens in it.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting titles, please follow the DeArrow guidelines. That means accurately describing the video without bias or spoilers, and in the same language the video is in.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Try to keep titles short. A title is not meant to be a complete description of the video, but just a teaser for viewers to have an idea what the video is about.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
The title you wrote is basically a question that answers itself, which makes a really bad title.<br />
<br />
Removing the word “why” from the title would slightly mitigate the issue, but the title would still be quite bad, as it sounds like the entire video summarized down to a single sentence – titles should not replace the video, you may summarize the premise instead.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Do not use DeArrow to inform others of a video containing AI-generated content, as all information in a video must be presented neutrally.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Please do not submit titles just to inform other people of things, especially if they're unrelated to the video at hand. Similarly, do not infer what a video will be about just from its original title and thumbnail (you have to watch the video to know), and don't add information you've heard from elsewhere.<br />
</blockquote><blockquote>Do not use DeArrow to inform others of a video containing AI-generated content, as all information in a video must be presented in a neutral matter.</blockquote>Context: “YouTube's experimental server side ads are breaking SponsorBlock and other extensions” was submitted on a video about an unrelated change.<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
DeArrow titles aren't a discussion board – do not submit “titles” that are intended to be messages to other DeArrow users.<br />
<br />
If you'd like to discuss submissions made on a specific channel, or the DeArrow guidelines in general, don't use DeArrow titles for this – join the Discord or Matrix space instead.<br />
</blockquote><br />
[[Category:User guides]]</div>DrWhoFan13https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=List_of_common_warning_reasons&diff=4514List of common warning reasons2026-02-19T18:33:07Z<p>DrWhoFan13: Added a new warning reason</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Draft|wip}}<br />
A compilation of common phrases that can be reused in warnings (also known as tips).<br />
<br />
Note that this page obviously cannot include details about the actual segments / titles the user might have submitted, but it's still a good practice to include those and give individual feedback. This can help a lot in their understanding of what they can improve.<br />
<br />
== SponsorBlock ==<br />
=== Accuracy ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
Include any segues (phrases or skits that exist solely to transition the topic) in your segments.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Do not round your segments to the nearest second as it makes for jarring skips.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Be more careful with your timing. Start the segment before the screen transitions to the thing you want to cut, and end after its content has completely ended, including transitional phrases such as “but anyways”. A good segment should leave no trace of the cut whatsoever. <br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Your timings could be improved. If a visual change is present, start your segments a few frames before this change, unless conflicting audio is present. This ensures smooth skips when SponsorBlock is slow to skip. Subsequently, end your segments after a visual change if possible. Use the <code>,</code> (<code><</code>) and <code>.</code> (<code>></code>) keys to move frame by frame for precision.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting a sponsor, include the segue/buildup to it.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting segments that begin at the start of the video, time them at 0:00.000 (you can do this by clicking the “start” button in the segment submission edit menu) for a seamless skip.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Your segments are mostly accurate, but adjacent segments should be timed independently to ensure smooth skipping for each one. Timing them separately should create a slight overlap between these segments.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Categories ===<br />
<!-- Category icons are deliberately not used in the blockquotes, because they cannot be included in warning reasons. --><br />
<br />
==== Intermission / intro animation ====<br />
{{main|Intermission / intro animation|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
You have mostly misused the Intermission / intro animation category. It's for skipping sections with zero content, such as livestream waiting screens and intro animations. Do not use it to skip greetings or get to the video's main topic.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Hook / greetings ====<br />
{{main|Hook / greetings|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Spoken greetings are not Intermission. Goodbyes are not Endcards/credits. The correct category for both is Hook/greetings.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Spoken greetings are not Intermission. Overviewing topics covered in the video is not Preview. The correct category for both is Hook/greetings.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Music: Non-music ====<br />
{{main|Music: Non-music|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Do not use the sponsor category to trim off parts of music videos. There is a dedicated category for that: “Music: non-music section”. Make sure to enable the category if you haven't already.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Don't submit non-music or any category to create your own mixes of songs by skipping parts of songs in music videos. Non-music is only for silence before/after a track and additions not part of the song, like isolated SFX and skits for a music video.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Chapters ====<br />
{{main|Chapter|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Chapters must be timed to the exact frame for the best skipping experience – integer timing is not good enough. If you use timestamps from the comments or description, you must verify and adjust them before submitting.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Highlight ====<br />
{{main|Highlight|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Submit a Highlight, not a skip segment; to jump to the “good part” of a video.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== DeArrow ==<br />
=== Casing and other formatting ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
Titles are required to be submitted in ‘Sentence case’. This means formatting it like you would a sentence, only capitalizing the first word and proper nouns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
DeArrow titles must be submitted in sentence case (only the first word and proper nouns capitalized) instead of title case (every large word capitalized). You may configure the DeArrow formatter to display titles in title case, but you must submit in sentence case in order for the formatter to function properly for everyone.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Titles shouldn't be full sentences with a full stop at the end.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Series format ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting titles for videos in a series, make sure to use the series format as defined in the guidelines.<br />
<br />
[...]<br />
<br />
This ensures series are named in a consistent way. For more information, see the wiki: {{Fullurl|DeArrow/Guidelines#Series_format}}<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
You should usually avoid putting videos into a series when that's not intended by the uploader.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Information ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
In general, try to keep titles concise, describing the topic of the video instead of summarizing what happens in it.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting titles, please follow the DeArrow guidelines. That means accurately describing the video without bias or spoilers, and in the same language the video is in.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Try to keep titles short. A title is not meant to be a complete description of the video, but just a teaser for viewers to have an idea what the video is about.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
The title you wrote is basically a question that answers itself, which makes a really bad title.<br />
<br />
Removing the word “why” from the title would slightly mitigate the issue, but the title would still be quite bad, as it sounds like the entire video summarized down to a single sentence – titles should not replace the video, you may summarize the premise instead.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Do not use DeArrow to inform others of a video containing AI-generated content, as all information in a video must be presented neutrally.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Please do not submit titles just to inform other people of things, especially if they're unrelated to the video at hand. Similarly, do not infer what a video will be about just from its original title and thumbnail (you have to watch the video to know), and don't add information you've heard from elsewhere.<br />
</blockquote><br />
Context: “YouTube's experimental server side ads are breaking SponsorBlock and other extensions” was submitted on a video about an unrelated change.<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
DeArrow titles aren't a discussion board – do not submit “titles” that are intended to be messages to other DeArrow users.<br />
<br />
If you'd like to discuss submissions made on a specific channel, or the DeArrow guidelines in general, don't use DeArrow titles for this – join the Discord or Matrix space instead.<br />
</blockquote><blockquote>Do not use DeArrow to inform others of a video containing AI-generated content, as all information in a video must be presented in a neutral matter.</blockquote><br />
[[Category:User guides]]</div>DrWhoFan13https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=List_of_common_warning_reasons&diff=4506List of common warning reasons2026-01-03T18:19:11Z<p>DrWhoFan13: /* Information */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Draft|wip}}<br />
A compilation of common phrases that can be reused in warnings (also known as tips).<br />
<br />
Note that this page obviously cannot include details about the actual segments / titles the user might have submitted, but it's still a good practice to include those and give individual feedback. This can help a lot in their understanding of what they can improve.<br />
<br />
== SponsorBlock ==<br />
=== Accuracy ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
Include any segues (phrases or skits that exist solely to transition the topic) in your segments.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Do not round your segments to the nearest second as it makes for jarring skips.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Be more careful with your timing. Start the segment before the screen transitions to the thing you want to cut, and end after its content has completely ended, including transitional phrases such as “but anyways”. A good segment should leave no trace of the cut whatsoever. <br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Your timings could be improved. If a visual change is present, start your segments a few frames before this change, unless conflicting audio is present. This ensures smooth skips when SponsorBlock is slow to skip. Subsequently, end your segments after a visual change if possible. Use the <code>,</code> (<code><</code>) and <code>.</code> (<code>></code>) keys to move frame by frame for precision.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting a sponsor, include the segue/buildup to it.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting segments that begin at the start of the video, time them at 0:00.000 (you can do this by clicking the “start” button in the segment submission edit menu) for a seamless skip.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Your segments are mostly accurate, but adjacent segments should be timed independently to ensure smooth skipping for each one. Timing them separately should create a slight overlap between these segments.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Categories ===<br />
<!-- Category icons are deliberately not used in the blockquotes, because they cannot be included in warning reasons. --><br />
<br />
==== Intermission / intro animation ====<br />
{{main|Intermission / intro animation|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
You have mostly misused the Intermission / intro animation category. It's for skipping sections with zero content, such as livestream waiting screens and intro animations. Do not use it to skip greetings or get to the video's main topic.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Hook / greetings ====<br />
{{main|Hook / greetings|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Spoken greetings are not Intermission. Goodbyes are not Endcards/credits. The correct category for both is Hook/greetings.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Spoken greetings are not Intermission. Overviewing topics covered in the video is not Preview. The correct category for both is Hook/greetings.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Music: Non-music ====<br />
{{main|Music: Non-music|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Do not use the sponsor category to trim off parts of music videos. There is a dedicated category for that: “Music: non-music section”. Make sure to enable the category if you haven't already.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Don't submit non-music or any category to create your own mixes of songs by skipping parts of songs in music videos. Non-music is only for silence before/after a track and additions not part of the song, like isolated SFX and skits for a music video.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Chapters ====<br />
{{main|Chapter|icon=1}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Chapters must be timed to the exact frame for the best skipping experience – integer timing is not good enough. If you use timestamps from the comments or description, you must verify and adjust them before submitting.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
==== Highlight ====<br />
{{Category|Highlights}}<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Submit a Highlight, not a skip segment; to jump to the "good part" of a video.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== DeArrow ==<br />
=== Casing and other formatting ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
Titles are required to be submitted in ‘Sentence case’. This means formatting it like you would a sentence, only capitalizing the first word and proper nouns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
DeArrow titles must be submitted in sentence case (only the first word and proper nouns capitalized) instead of title case (every large word capitalized). You may configure the DeArrow formatter to display titles in title case, but you must submit in sentence case in order for the formatter to function properly for everyone.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Titles shouldn't be full sentences with a full stop at the end.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Series format ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting titles for videos in a series, make sure to use the series format as defined in the guidelines.<br />
<br />
[...]<br />
<br />
This ensures series are named in a consistent way. For more information, see the wiki: {{Fullurl|DeArrow/Guidelines#Series_format}}<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
You should usually avoid putting videos into a series when that's not intended by the uploader.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
=== Information ===<br />
<blockquote><br />
In general, try to keep titles concise, describing the topic of the video instead of summarizing what happens in it.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
When submitting titles, please follow the DeArrow guidelines. That means accurately describing the video without bias or spoilers, and in the same language the video is in.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Try to keep titles short. A title is not meant to be a complete description of the video, but just a teaser for viewers to have an idea what the video is about.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
The title you wrote is basically a question that answers itself, which makes a really bad title.<br />
<br />
Removing the word “why” from the title would slightly mitigate the issue, but the title would still be quite bad, as it sounds like the entire video summarized down to a single sentence – titles should not replace the video, you may summarize the premise instead.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote>Do not use DeArrow to inform others of a video containing AI-generated content, as all information in a video must be presented neutrally.</blockquote><br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Please do not submit titles just to inform other people of things, especially if they're unrelated to the video at hand. Similarly, do not infer what a video will be about just from its original title and thumbnail (you have to watch the video to know), and don't add information you've heard from elsewhere.<br />
</blockquote><br />
Context: “YouTube's experimental server side ads are breaking SponsorBlock and other extensions” was submitted on a video about an unrelated change.<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
DeArrow titles aren't a discussion board – do not submit “titles” that are intended to be messages to other DeArrow users.<br />
<br />
If you'd like to discuss submissions made on a specific channel, or the DeArrow guidelines in general, don't use DeArrow titles for this – join the Discord or Matrix space instead.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
[[Category:User guides]]</div>DrWhoFan13https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=4454FAQ2025-11-10T16:22:33Z<p>DrWhoFan13: Bolded the userID warning</p>
<hr />
<div>==What are the most frequent mistakes when submitting segments?==<br />
*Not including the segue (smooth verbal transition to the [[Sponsor | sponsor]])<br />
*Submitting [[Sponsor | sponsor]] segments on videos that are either solely about the sponsor '''or''' could show bias towards it (e.g. when using the sponsored product is an essential part of the video's content and the creator voices their opinion, viewers need to be aware of the sponsor disclosure)<br />
*Mistaking [[Unpaid/Self_Promotion | self promotion]] for a sponsorship<br />
*Segments at the very beginning not starting precisely at 0:00, but rather something like 0.0314159 seconds into the video. Similarly, segments not sticking to the exact end of the video when they should.<br />
*Misunderstanding of the [[Intermission/Intro_Animation | intermission]] category. More often than not, it should not contain any spoken words, and it's not meant for just about anything that users find insignificant, like the creator saying &quot;hello.&quot;<br />
Please check out [[Advice_for_submitting | this page]] for more tips.<br />
<br />
==I noticed an incorrect submission. What should I do?==<br />
The first thing you can do is simply downvote it in the pop-up. If it's just the wrong category but correctly timed, you can select &quot;Wrong Category&quot; after clicking the pencil icon. Additionally, when the timing of an existing segment could be better, submitting your own correct segment in its place may reduce the amount of times the faulty one appears.<br />
<br />
If you're on SponsorBlock [https://discord.gg/QnmVMpU Discord server], feel free to report it in the #incorrect-submissions channel, where a [[VIP]] can take a look at it. Even if the video is not in English, you can still give it a shot. Especially if you believe it’s a purposefully malicious spam, we would really like to be notified.<br />
<br />
==Why am I getting an error when trying to submit a segment?==<br />
400: Bad Request (Your inputs are wrong/impossible)<br />
*Your segment is maybe 0 seconds long<br />
*There is a minimum length for Sponsor segments<br />
*If the message says "no valid userID", you might not have a valid private userID set - sometimes it might fail to generate on installation. See [https://github.com/ajayyy/SponsorBlock/issues/1606 issue #1606] for more information.<br />
403: Rejected by auto moderator:<br />
*A human moderator has locked the category or the complete video, all the segments that are needed are there and timed perfectly. If there isn't already a segment where you want to add one, try reloading the video. Make sure that you have activated all categories, as the segment you want to add is maybe in the wrong category. The video is locked to prevent spamming of bad segments that need to be removed later.<br />
409: Duplicate: You already submitted this segment, delete the one you can still add and all should be good<br />
<br />
==How is “non-music” supposed to co-exist with other categories?==<br />
[[Music:_Non-Music_Section | Non-music]] exists separately from other categories and may overlap with them. In the end, the video should resemble the Spotify or any other mix version as close as possible.<br />
<br />
==What are advanced tips for submitting?==<br />
You can find many tips in [[Advice_for_submitting | this article]].<br />
<!--<br />
These are some steps to take if you’re willing to spend a little bit more time to ensure perfect submissions:<br />
*First of all, activate all categories. This ensures that you don't accidentally submit a segment that already exists in an other category.<br />
*When there is a visible transition and a small margin of error, don’t try to get it right with play/pause. Use the &quot;,&quot; and &quot;.&quot; keys and move frame by frame. Pay attention if the video is 30 or 60 fps. If possible, make your segments start two frames early on 30 fps videos and four frames early on 60 fps videos, so there isn't an annoying bump.<br />
*Segments of different categories that are right next to each other should ''slightly'' overlap. The reason for this is that every segment should be correct and seamless on its own and make sense from a perspective of a user with only one category enabled.<br />
*If you submit a long intermission segment on a live-streamed video, take a look at it after some time. Very often large chunks of such videos are removed afterwards with YouTube trimming tool by the streamer, which messes up the submissions and makes it necessary to delete them.<br />
*When adjusting a non-music segment in the editing box, changing the playback speed to 0.25 allows for much greater precision, letting you place your segment as close to the music as possible without accidentally cutting any of it.<br />
*If the video has subtitles, even auto-generated ones, you can open the transcript and search for keywords. If the creator introduces a sponsor at the beginning of a long video, you could for example search their name or other keywords like &quot;sponsor&quot;, &quot;subscribe&quot;, etc to check if they're briefly mentioned later.<br />
--><br />
<br />
==How to browse the database and view all my submissions with details?==<br />
*You can view the database and all submissions on this website: https://sb.ltn.fi/ (this should update every 5 minutes)<br />
*You can download the entire database [https://sponsor.ajay.app/database here].<br />
Note: Your public userID in the database is different than your private one in the SponsorBlock options tab.<br />
<br />
==Can I edit/remove the segment that I uploaded?==<br />
Once your segment is uploaded, you can still easily remove it or change its category by clicking thumbs down on the skip notice and choosing &quot;Incorrect/Wrong Timing&quot; or &quot;Wrong Category&quot; respectively. In case of your own submissions, your votes will have an immediate effect.<br />
<br />
Editing timestamps of submitted segments is not possible, so in order to correct a segment downvote it and submit a new one.<br />
==I think my segment might have been deleted. Why?==<br />
One possibility is that other users downvoted it. If it was removed by a moderator however, possible reasons include:<br />
*Some other submission in that place was a bit better (even if it’s just a fraction of a second, it does make a difference)<br />
*It was against the [[Guidelines]]<br />
*Any mistake mentioned in [[FAQ#What_are_the_most_frequent_mistakes_when_submitting_segments.3F | answer #1]]<br />
<br />
==How does voting work and what do certain amounts of votes mean?==<br />
Overlapping segments of the same category don't get shown all at once, but instead compete with each other, appearing to users one at a time. The amount of votes determines how likely your submission is to be shown over the other ones. You can read more about the algorithm and grouping similar segments [https://blog.ajay.app/voting-and-pseudo-randomness-or-sponsorblock-or-youtube-sponsorship-segment-blocker here].<br />
<br />
When a submission reaches the score of -2 or lower, it gets removed and will not appear anymore for users, but can still be found in the database. It also takes two votes to change the category of someone else's segment. If you downvote your own segment, it will be immediately removed and you won't lose any reputation.<br />
<br />
If a segment has a padlock next to it, it means it has been locked and will be prioritized over any other segment. [[VIP |VIPs']] segments are always locked, due to them being trusted.<br />
<br />
==Are there any moderators?==<br />
People with the [[VIP]] permission can moderate submissions. You can recognize them in Discord by their [[VIP]] tag. Learn more [[VIP | here]].<br />
<br />
==Can I use SponsorBlock on platforms other than PC?==<br />
Yes. Aside from the web browser extension, there are various third-party ports, including mobile. See the list [https://github.com/ajayyy/SponsorBlock/wiki/3rd-Party-Ports here].<br />
<br />
==How can I transfer my Vanced userID to the desktop extension?==<br />
'''Warning:''' You can only keep one userID, so decide if you want to keep the your extension userID or your Vanced userID. Keep a backup of your private userID in a secure location. If you want to transfer your extension user to Vanced, you will have to reverse the process.<br />
<br />
To transfer your userID from Vanced to the extension:<br />
*In Vanced click on your user icon -&gt; settings -&gt; SponsorBlock settings -&gt; &quot;your unique userID&quot;<br />
*Copy this string and save it somewhere<br />
*In your browser, click on the SponsorBlock icon in your toolbar and click on options<br />
*Scroll down to &quot;Import/Export your UserID&quot;<br />
*Back up the current userID and save it somewhere safe in case you want to switch back to it<br />
*Paste your userID there and confirm the changes<br />
*Your userID is now transferred. The popup will show stats based on what you have submitted from Vanced.<br />
<br />
Some data cannot be transferred, like segments you've skipped and time you saved others, because it is only saved anonymized.<br />
<br />
== What is the mute option when submitting? ==<br />
Normally a segment would just skip to the end. The [[Mute_Segment |mute segment]] will mute the video and play the segment. Once you have reached the end of the segment, the video will be unmuted.<br />
<br />
==Can I create skip segments just for myself?==<br />
Yes. If you wish to have skip segments for your personal use, not caring about the rules, just select the timestamps and close the editing box. Make sure not to click &quot;submit&quot;. They will be stored locally in your browser and skipped automatically. You can also export them with your options.<br />
<br />
== What is considered content?==<br />
Content is any part of the video which someone could find valuable to watch. Finding something a waste of time personally does not mean that someone else wants to skip it.<br />
==Is there any AI involved?==<br />
[https://github.com/andrewzlee/NeuralBlock NeuralBlock] is a neural network that detects in-video YouTube sponsorships, though current implementation within SponsorBlock is limited to a moderation tool which detects incorrect sponsor segments on English videos. Every SponsorBlock segment you see on YouTube has been made by a human (as far as we know).<br />
<br />
== Can you add a segment category for X? ==<br />
If you have a suggestion for a new category, please review the considerations and common suggestions in the [[FAQ/New categories|FAQ article on new categories]].<br />
<br />
[[Category:SponsorBlock user guides]]</div>DrWhoFan13https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=Advanced_skip_options&diff=4416Advanced skip options2025-10-13T04:10:53Z<p>DrWhoFan13: Apparently | is a valid operator, but wasn't included in the list. It's been added now.</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Advanced skip options''' can be used to change the skip options depending on certain criteria of the submission itself.<br />
<br />
Example:<syntaxhighlight lang="python"><br />
// Skip sponsors at the start of the video<br />
if time.start < 1 and time.end < 10 and category == "sponsor"<br />
Auto Skip<br />
</syntaxhighlight><br />
<br />
Each block consists of the word <code>if</code> along with a number of conditions with <code>and</code> in the middle.<br />
<br />
The following attributes are supported:<br />
<br />
* <code>time.start</code> (when the segment starts in the video in seconds)<br />
* <code>time.end</code> (when the segment ends in the video in seconds)<br />
* <code>time.duration</code> (how long the segment is in seconds)<br />
* <code>time.startPercent</code> (when the segment starts in the video as a percentage)<br />
* <code>time.endPercent</code> (when the segment ends in the video as a percentage)<br />
* <code>time.durationPercent</code> (how long the segment is as a percentage of the total video length)<br />
* <code>category</code><br />
* <code>actionType</code><br />
* <code>chapter.name</code> (the title for chapters)<br />
* <code>chapter.source</code> (to separate SponsorBlock chapters from YouTube chapters)<br />
* <code>channel.id</code> (ID starting with <code>UC</code>)<br />
* <code>channel.name</code> (plain text name with spaces)<br />
* <code>video.duration</code> (the length of the video in seconds)<br />
* <code>video.title</code><br />
<br />
The following operators are supported:<br />
<br />
* <code><</code><br />
* <code><=</code><br />
* <code>></code><br />
* <code>>=</code><br />
* <code>==</code><br />
* <code>|</code><br />
* <code>!=</code> (not equal)<br />
* <code>*=</code> (contains text ignore case)<br />
* <code>!*=</code> (not contains ignore case)<br />
* <code>~=</code> (matches regex)<br />
* <code>~i=</code> (matches regex ignore case)<br />
* <code>!~=</code> (doesn't match regex)<br />
* <code>!~i=</code> (doesn't match regex ignore case)<br />
<br />
The following actions are supported:<br />
<br />
* <code>Disabled</code><br />
* <code>Show Overlay</code><br />
* <code>Manual Skip</code><br />
* <code>Auto Skip</code><br />
<br />
The following categories are supported:<br />
<br />
* {{Category|sponsor|text=<code>sponsor</code>|nolink=1}} ([[{{Category page|sponsor}}]])<br />
* {{Category|selfpromo|text=<code>selfpromo</code>|nolink=1}} ([[{{Category page|selfpromo}}]])<br />
* {{Category|exclusive_access|text=<code>exclusive_access</code>|nolink=1}} ([[{{Category page|exclusive access}}]])<br />
* {{Category|interaction|text=<code>interaction</code>|nolink=1}} ([[{{Category page|interaction reminder}}]])<br />
* {{Category|poi_highlight|text=<code>poi_highlight</code>|nolink=1}} ([[{{Category page|highlight}}]])<br />
* {{Category|intro|text=<code>intro</code>|nolink=1}} ([[{{Category page|intro}}]])<br />
* {{Category|outro|text=<code>outro</code>|nolink=1}} ([[{{Category page|endcards}}]])<br />
* {{Category|preview|text=<code>preview</code>|nolink=1}} ([[{{Category page|preview}}]])<br />
* {{Category|hook|text=<code>hook</code>|nolink=1}} ([[{{Category page|hook}}]])<br />
* {{Category|filler|text=<code>filler</code>|nolink=1}} ([[{{Category page|tangents}}]])<br />
* {{Category|chapter|text=<code>chapter</code>|nolink=1}} ([[{{Category page|chapter}}]])<br />
* {{Category|music_offtopic|text=<code>music_offtopic</code>|nolink=1}} ([[{{Category page|nonmusic}}]])<br />
<br />
The following source values are supported:<br />
<br />
* <code>server</code><br />
* <code>youtube</code><br />
* <code>autogenerated</code><br />
* <code>local</code><br />
<br />
==== More examples ====<br />
<syntaxhighlight lang="python"><br />
// Auto skip chapters that contain the word bloopers (case insensitive)<br />
if category == "chapter" and chapter.name *= "bloopers"<br />
Auto Skip<br />
<br />
// Auto skip chapters that start with the word Intro or intro<br />
if category == "chapter" and chapter.name ~= "^[Ii]ntro"<br />
Auto Skip<br />
<br />
// Auto skip chapters that start with the word Intro or intro but only if they are made by the YouTuber<br />
if category == "chapter" and chapter.name ~= "^[Ii]ntro" and chapter.source == "youtube"<br />
Auto Skip<br />
<br />
// Auto skip chapters that start with the word Intro or intro but only if they are submitted by a SponsorBlock user<br />
if category == "chapter" and chapter.name ~= "^[Ii]ntro" and chapter.source == "server"<br />
Auto Skip<br />
<br />
// Auto skip preview/recap on this specific channel<br />
if category == "preview" and channel.id == "UCX8wm5-NEzN-eL-DNcsRRJA"<br />
Auto Skip<br />
<br />
// Auto skip intros on channels with names containing trains<br />
if category == "intro" and channel.name *= "trains"<br />
Auto Skip<br />
<br />
// Auto skip tangent/jokes or hooks at least 5 seconds long<br />
if category ~= "filler|hook" and time.duration >= 5<br />
Auto Skip<br />
</syntaxhighlight></div>DrWhoFan13https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=Intermission/Intro_Animation&diff=4413Intermission/Intro Animation2025-10-11T04:05:02Z<p>DrWhoFan13: Typo fix</p>
<hr />
<div>'''{{Category|Intermission / intro animation}}''' segments are for intervals without actual content, usually at the start of a video.<br />
This should not be used for transitions containing important context.<br />
__FORCETOC__<br />
== Description ==<br />
This includes: <br />
* Pauses<br />
* Static frames<br />
* Looping animations<br />
* Livestream pauses with no content:<br />
** Looping animations<br />
** Livestream chat window<br />
** Long break with no talking or nothing seemingly happening<br />
* Copyright, fair use, fiction and legal disclaimers<br />
* Parts of the video that were blurred or muted by the channel after uploading and don't make sense without the removed video or audio<br />
* Topic themed intro animations and short cinematic openings<br />
* Random unrelated clips with music, similar to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rzC5qrYZXs an intro of a TV show]<br />
* Generic or repetitive chapter title cards<br />
** Not for title cards that offer any additional context<br />
** Generic chapters such as "Question 2", "Round 3" or titles to segments repeated throughout the series like "fan mail" can be included, if they don't offer additional context<br />
<br />
== Exceptions / Edge Cases ==<br />
As a rule of thumb, you can assume that anything containing speech should not be submitted.<br />
<br />
This category is '''not''' for:<br />
* Getting to the interesting part of a video. Use {{Category|highlight}} instead.<br />
* Time-lapses<br />
* Slow motion clips<br />
* [[B-Roll|B-roll]] footage<br />
* Bloopers<br />
* Jokes<br />
<br />
{{Disclaimers}}<br />
* Context relevant to parts immediately after the segment<br />
<br />
=== Full conference recordings ===<br />
{{Draft|section=1|wip}}<br />
Unedited conference recordings are a different type of video to regular, scripted videos, and as such some segments that usually wouldn't be considered “intermission” may be.<br />
<br />
If any rules for scripted videos mention “speech”, you can assume that “speech” in the context of a conference recording does not include any unintelligible audience chatter before/after a talk, outside of a dedicated slot for questions. Anything that has its corresponding unique slides or time slot should be considered “content”. Segments without unique slides or an allocated time slot may still be considered “content” depending on other factors.<br />
<br />
For full, unedited conference recordings, the following segments may additionally be included in {{Category|intermission}} segments:<br />
* A/V testing (segments before the talk where A/V equipment is being tested/configured, that don't include any substantial speech)<br />
* Verbal instructions before/after a talk that are only relevant for in person attendees, such as:<br />
** asking for a door to be closed<br />
* Unintelligible audience chatter before/after a talk, outside of a dedicated time for questions<br />
* Responses to inaudible audience comments before/after a talk, if they cannot be understood without the context of the initial comment<br />
<br />
=== Speedruns ===<br />
{{Draft|section=1|wip}}<br />
Long in-game loading screens and cutscenes without player input or commentary may be skipped if not counted toward the final time. Interactable menus (including inventory, result screens) should not be skipped.<br />
<br />
Moments where a player is waiting for an in-game event to trigger and still being timed should not be skipped.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Can these loading screens / cutscenes be marked with intro?<br />
!Verdict<br />
!Reason<br />
!Video link<br />
|-<br />
|❌<br />
|External timer is used, and all gameplay with timer running shouldn't be skipped.<br />
|[https://youtu.be/pLK1dA7MN-c&t=9 Windwaker Any% Run]<br />
|-<br />
|✅<br />
|Modded autosplitter program is used that removes loading screens from the final submitted run time. (The in-game cinematics that play at the beginning of a level should not be marked as intro, since run strageties involve skipping them at the right time so NPCs are loaded in a certain position.)<br />
|[https://youtu.be/NG7D4Caq6FA&t=139 HITMAN Trilogy SA/SO Run]<br />
|-<br />
|❌<br />
|Loading screens and cutscenes count toward run time, and shouldn't be skipped. Also, there's unique commentary from the speedrunner that would be skipped.<br />
|[https://youtu.be/a5JvBtp8ewo <nowiki>[WR] Super Mario Odyssey Run</nowiki>]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Examples ==<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%" <br />
|-<br />
! style="width: 3%" | Description!! style="width: 1%" |Video link<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" |Positive examples<br />
|-<br />
|The intro animation that is found in Linus Tech Tips' videos.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SElZABp5M3U I tried Steam Deck early and it's awesome]<br />
|-<br />
| Themed intro cinematic over music||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eNNJESKjrE OnePlus 9 Pro review: A huge Hasselblad promise]<br />
|-<br />
| This cut is very seamless.|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdoi3p2jHPU&t=23s The mask of Tutankhamun]<br />
|-<br />
|The intro consists of random unrelated clips with music that give no context for the video<br />
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkJdPp35pM I need help with my new house]<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" |Themed intros for The Studio that differ slightly between videos<br />
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdROTl4b0o Blind smartphone guessing game!]<br />
|-<br />
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxp-FCDUkNc The MKBHD desk setup tour 2021]<br />
|-<br />
|Themed intro.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLXflEEQqSU Your hands go ''inside'' this keyboard]<br />
|-<br />
|Tv-series like intro||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_pph8Ilq1E Spec ops react to ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare'' - night missions campaign]<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" |Negative examples<br />
|-<br />
|In this trailer the first 5 seconds should not be cut, because you can hear the wind blowing in the background. The wind in this case is content.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qah9sSIXJqk KGF: Chapter 2 teaser]<br />
|-<br />
|The category shouldn't be used to get to the point of the video. A segment from 0:00 to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maMnRvJVih8&t=13s 0:13] is not permitted.|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maMnRvJVih8 Kyudo - The sound of an arrow being released from bow]<br />
|-<br />
|The cinematic at the beginning should not be cut, because it is vital to the context. Removing it leads to a decreased viewer experience. It doesn't matter that the title references it.||[https://youtu.be/C3xeBlEuufw?t=4 You wouldn’t download a PC case?]<br />
|-<br />
|Intro segment doubles as a warning to protect the viewer and should not be marked.<br />
|[https://youtu.be/EXBAdajRuYw?t=34 Handheld DNA eraser?]<br />
|-<br />
|The spoken intro on Daily Dose of Internet greets the viewer. As such, it is now {{Category|Hook/Greetings}}.<br />
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evKZGQ-qwEE Bread that hates mustard]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Segment categories]]</div>DrWhoFan13https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=Hook/Greetings&diff=4189Hook/Greetings2025-08-21T18:02:45Z<p>DrWhoFan13: Added a negative example to Hook/Greetings</p>
<hr />
<div>'''{{Category|Hook/Greetings}}''' is for narrative hooks that tease upcoming moments in a video, plus dedicated greetings and goodbyes.<br />
<br />
== Description ==<br />
=== Hook ===<br />
For [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_hook narrative hooks] that grab the viewer's attention (often as the first scene) by teasing or describing events from later in the same video or future episodes in a series. Segments that are 1:1 clips of the current or other episodes fall under {{category|preview/recap}}.<br />
<br />
This includes:<br />
* Custom teasers and montages with added narration or unique clips that only repeat upcoming info.<br />
* Non-informative descriptions of later events. ("We're going to do ''X'' later, and it's going to be crazy..")<br />
* A beginning thematic statement, such as a direct quote, that is already repeated later in the video.<br />
<br />
Not included:<br />
* Recaps of the current or older videos. (See {{category|recap}})<br />
* Additional details or context not repeated later in the video. ("To do ''X'' later, we had to..")<br />
* Moments with narrative importance that would be lost skipping, such as an event depicted earlier through a different character's perspective.<br />
* Compilations of clips from other series episodes with no added narration or context. (See {{category|Preview/recap}})<br />
<br />
=== Greetings ===<br />
For greetings at the start of the video before any information has been discussed, or which repeat information discussed right after the greeting.<br />
<br />
=== Goodbyes ===<br />
For goodbyes and concluding sentences at the end of the video. Do not include conclusions to the video's topic, only non-informational goodbyes should be included.<br />
<br />
== Examples ==<br />
{{Video examples|positive=<br />
{{Video examples/row<br />
|videoid=4Y4w5OspCDs<br />
|videotitle=The REAL Cost of Gacha Games<br />
|text=Themed montage that exists to accentuate a narrative point, but doesn't add relevant info that isn't covered later in the video.<br />
}}<br />
{{Video examples/row<br />
|videoid=dGj0rVZGfuk<br />
|videotitle=Microsoft Windows 10: Your Old PC is Now Trash!<br />
|text=Generic greetings at 0:00-0:02 and 0:16-0:22, and narrated preview with no added info from 0:02-0:16 are submitted as one hook/greetings segment. (0:00-0:22.969)<br />
}}<br />
|negative=<br />
{{Video examples/row<br />
|videoid=QOnQORqkHcM<br />
|videotitle=California’s Tallest Bridge Has Nothing Underneath<br />
|text=The first minute informs the viewer about the video's topic via an introductory statement.<br />
}}<br />
{{Video examples/row<br />
|videoid=<br />
|videotitle=<br />
|text=<br />
}}<br />
}}<br />
[[Category:Segment categories]]</div>DrWhoFan13https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=Intermission/Intro_Animation&diff=4138Intermission/Intro Animation2025-08-02T15:55:13Z<p>DrWhoFan13: Just learned of Template:Category, so I updated the Hook/Greetings link at the bottom of the examples</p>
<hr />
<div>'''{{Category|Intermission / intro animation}}''' segments are for intervals without actual contents, usually at the start of a video.<br />
This should not be used for transitions containing important context.<br />
__FORCETOC__<br />
== Description ==<br />
This includes: <br />
* Pauses<br />
* Static frames<br />
* Looping animations<br />
* Livestream pauses with no content:<br />
** Looping animations<br />
** Livestream chat window<br />
** Long break with no talking or nothing seemingly happening<br />
* Copyright, Fair Use, fiction and legal disclaimers<br />
** Warnings (ESRB, PEGI etc...) are not valid intros<br />
* Parts of the video that were blurred or muted by the channel after uploading and don't make sense without the removed video or audio<br />
* Topic themed intro animations and short cinematic openings<br />
* Random unrelated clips with music, similar to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rzC5qrYZXs an intro of a TV Show]<br />
* Generic or repetitive chapter title cards<br />
** Not for title cards that offer any additional context<br />
** Generic chapters such as "Question 2", "Round 3" or titles to segments repeated throughout the series like "fan mail" can be included, if they don't offer additional context<br />
<br />
== Exceptions / Edge Cases ==<br />
As a rule of thumb, you can assume that anything containing speech should not be submitted.<br />
<br />
# A greeting containing speech may be marked as intro if and only if it is separated from the rest of the video with a clear visual '''and''' audio cut.<br />
# An intro segment which contains a warning that protects the viewer should have the warning left out or not be marked at all.<br />
<br />
This category is '''not''' for:<br />
* Getting to the interesting part of a video. Use {{Category|highlights}} instead.<br />
* Time-lapses<br />
* Slow motion clips<br />
* [[B-Roll|B-roll]] footage<br />
* Bloopers<br />
* Jokes<br />
<br />
{{Disclaimers}}<br />
** Copyright, fair use and fiction/legal disclaimers '''can''' be marked as {{Category|Intermission / Intro Animation}}<br />
* Context relevant to parts immediately after the segment<br />
<br />
=== Full conference recordings ===<br />
{{Draft|section=1|wip}}<br />
Unedited conference recordings are a different type of video to regular, scripted videos, and as such some segments that usually wouldn't be considered “intermission” may be.<br />
<br />
If any rules for scripted videos mention “speech”, you can assume that “speech” in the context of a conference recording does not include any unintelligible audience chatter before/after a talk, outside of a dedicated slot for questions. Anything that has its corresponding unique slides or time slot should be considered “content”. Segments without unique slides or an allocated time slot may still be considered “content” depending on other factors.<br />
<br />
For full, unedited conference recordings, the following segments may additionally be included in {{Category|intermission}} segments:<br />
* A/V testing (segments before the talk where A/V equipment is being tested/configured, that don't include any substantial speech)<br />
* Verbal instructions before/after a talk that are only relevant for in person attendees, such as:<br />
** asking for a door to be closed<br />
* Unintelligible audience chatter before/after a talk, outside of a dedicated time for questions<br />
* Responses to inaudible audience comments before/after a talk, if they cannot be understood without the context of the initial comment<br />
<br />
=== Speedruns ===<br />
{{Draft|section=1|wip}}<br />
Long in-game loading screens and cutscenes without player input or commentary may be skipped if not counted toward the final time. Interactable menus (including inventory, result screens) should not be skipped.<br />
<br />
Moments where a player is waiting for an in-game event to trigger and still being timed should not be skipped.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Can these loading screens / cutscenes be marked with intro?<br />
!Verdict<br />
!Reason<br />
!Video link<br />
|-<br />
|❌<br />
|External timer is used, and all gameplay with timer running shouldn't be skipped.<br />
|[https://youtu.be/pLK1dA7MN-c&t=9 Windwaker Any% Run]<br />
|-<br />
|✅<br />
|Modded autosplitter program is used that removes loading screens from the final submitted run time. (The in-game cinematics that play at the beginning of a level should not be marked as intro, since run strageties involve skipping them at the right time so NPCs are loaded in a certain position.)<br />
|[https://youtu.be/NG7D4Caq6FA&t=139 HITMAN Trilogy SA/SO Run]<br />
|-<br />
|❌<br />
|Loading screens and cutscenes count toward run time, and shouldn't be skipped. Also, there's unique commentary from the speedrunner that would be skipped.<br />
|[https://youtu.be/a5JvBtp8ewo <nowiki>[WR] Super Mario Odyssey Run</nowiki>]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Examples ==<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%" <br />
|-<br />
! style="width: 3%" | Description!! style="width: 1%" |Video link<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" |Positive examples<br />
|-<br />
|The intro animation that is found in Linus Tech Tips' videos.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SElZABp5M3U I tried Steam Deck early and it's awesome]<br />
|-<br />
| Themed intro cinematic over music||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eNNJESKjrE OnePlus 9 Pro review: A huge Hasselblad promise]<br />
|-<br />
| This cut is very seamless.|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdoi3p2jHPU&t=23s The mask of Tutankhamun]<br />
|-<br />
|The intro consists of random unrelated clips with music that give no context for the video<br />
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkJdPp35pM I need help with my new house]<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" |Themed intros for The Studio that differ slightly between videos<br />
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdROTl4b0o Blind smartphone guessing game!]<br />
|-<br />
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxp-FCDUkNc The MKBHD desk setup tour 2021]<br />
|-<br />
|Themed intro.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLXflEEQqSU Your hands go ''inside'' this keyboard]<br />
|-<br />
|Tv-series like intro||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_pph8Ilq1E Spec ops react to ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare'' - night missions campaign]<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" |Negative examples<br />
|-<br />
|In this trailer the first 5 seconds should not be cut, because you can hear the wind blowing in the background. The wind in this case is content.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qah9sSIXJqk KGF: Chapter 2 teaser]<br />
|-<br />
|The category shouldn't be used to get to the point of the video. A segment from 0:00 to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maMnRvJVih8&t=13s 0:13] is not permitted.|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maMnRvJVih8 Kyudo - The sound of an arrow being released from bow]<br />
|-<br />
|The cinematic at the beginning should not be cut, because it is vital to the context. Removing it leads to a decreased viewer experience. It doesn't matter that the title references it.||[https://youtu.be/C3xeBlEuufw?t=4 You wouldn’t download a PC case?]<br />
|-<br />
|Intro segment doubles as a warning to protect the viewer and should not be marked.<br />
|[https://youtu.be/EXBAdajRuYw?t=34 Handheld DNA eraser?]<br />
|-<br />
|The spoken intro on Daily Dose of Internet greets the viewer. As such, it is now {{Category|Hook/Greetings}}.<br />
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evKZGQ-qwEE Bread that hates mustard]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Segment categories]]</div>DrWhoFan13https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=Intermission/Intro_Animation&diff=4137Intermission/Intro Animation2025-08-02T15:54:07Z<p>DrWhoFan13: DDOI has been changed to a negative example because of Hook/Greetings</p>
<hr />
<div>'''{{Category|Intermission / intro animation}}''' segments are for intervals without actual contents, usually at the start of a video.<br />
This should not be used for transitions containing important context.<br />
__FORCETOC__<br />
== Description ==<br />
This includes: <br />
* Pauses<br />
* Static frames<br />
* Looping animations<br />
* Livestream pauses with no content:<br />
** Looping animations<br />
** Livestream chat window<br />
** Long break with no talking or nothing seemingly happening<br />
* Copyright, Fair Use, fiction and legal disclaimers<br />
** Warnings (ESRB, PEGI etc...) are not valid intros<br />
* Parts of the video that were blurred or muted by the channel after uploading and don't make sense without the removed video or audio<br />
* Topic themed intro animations and short cinematic openings<br />
* Random unrelated clips with music, similar to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rzC5qrYZXs an intro of a TV Show]<br />
* Generic or repetitive chapter title cards<br />
** Not for title cards that offer any additional context<br />
** Generic chapters such as "Question 2", "Round 3" or titles to segments repeated throughout the series like "fan mail" can be included, if they don't offer additional context<br />
<br />
== Exceptions / Edge Cases ==<br />
As a rule of thumb, you can assume that anything containing speech should not be submitted.<br />
<br />
# A greeting containing speech may be marked as intro if and only if it is separated from the rest of the video with a clear visual '''and''' audio cut.<br />
# An intro segment which contains a warning that protects the viewer should have the warning left out or not be marked at all.<br />
<br />
This category is '''not''' for:<br />
* Getting to the interesting part of a video. Use {{Category|highlights}} instead.<br />
* Time-lapses<br />
* Slow motion clips<br />
* [[B-Roll|B-roll]] footage<br />
* Bloopers<br />
* Jokes<br />
<br />
{{Disclaimers}}<br />
** Copyright, fair use and fiction/legal disclaimers '''can''' be marked as {{Category|Intermission / Intro Animation}}<br />
* Context relevant to parts immediately after the segment<br />
<br />
=== Full conference recordings ===<br />
{{Draft|section=1|wip}}<br />
Unedited conference recordings are a different type of video to regular, scripted videos, and as such some segments that usually wouldn't be considered “intermission” may be.<br />
<br />
If any rules for scripted videos mention “speech”, you can assume that “speech” in the context of a conference recording does not include any unintelligible audience chatter before/after a talk, outside of a dedicated slot for questions. Anything that has its corresponding unique slides or time slot should be considered “content”. Segments without unique slides or an allocated time slot may still be considered “content” depending on other factors.<br />
<br />
For full, unedited conference recordings, the following segments may additionally be included in {{Category|intermission}} segments:<br />
* A/V testing (segments before the talk where A/V equipment is being tested/configured, that don't include any substantial speech)<br />
* Verbal instructions before/after a talk that are only relevant for in person attendees, such as:<br />
** asking for a door to be closed<br />
* Unintelligible audience chatter before/after a talk, outside of a dedicated time for questions<br />
* Responses to inaudible audience comments before/after a talk, if they cannot be understood without the context of the initial comment<br />
<br />
=== Speedruns ===<br />
{{Draft|section=1|wip}}<br />
Long in-game loading screens and cutscenes without player input or commentary may be skipped if not counted toward the final time. Interactable menus (including inventory, result screens) should not be skipped.<br />
<br />
Moments where a player is waiting for an in-game event to trigger and still being timed should not be skipped.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Can these loading screens / cutscenes be marked with intro?<br />
!Verdict<br />
!Reason<br />
!Video link<br />
|-<br />
|❌<br />
|External timer is used, and all gameplay with timer running shouldn't be skipped.<br />
|[https://youtu.be/pLK1dA7MN-c&t=9 Windwaker Any% Run]<br />
|-<br />
|✅<br />
|Modded autosplitter program is used that removes loading screens from the final submitted run time. (The in-game cinematics that play at the beginning of a level should not be marked as intro, since run strageties involve skipping them at the right time so NPCs are loaded in a certain position.)<br />
|[https://youtu.be/NG7D4Caq6FA&t=139 HITMAN Trilogy SA/SO Run]<br />
|-<br />
|❌<br />
|Loading screens and cutscenes count toward run time, and shouldn't be skipped. Also, there's unique commentary from the speedrunner that would be skipped.<br />
|[https://youtu.be/a5JvBtp8ewo <nowiki>[WR] Super Mario Odyssey Run</nowiki>]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Examples ==<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%" <br />
|-<br />
! style="width: 3%" | Description!! style="width: 1%" |Video link<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" |Positive examples<br />
|-<br />
|The intro animation that is found in Linus Tech Tips' videos.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SElZABp5M3U I tried Steam Deck early and it's awesome]<br />
|-<br />
| Themed intro cinematic over music||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eNNJESKjrE OnePlus 9 Pro review: A huge Hasselblad promise]<br />
|-<br />
| This cut is very seamless.|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdoi3p2jHPU&t=23s The mask of Tutankhamun]<br />
|-<br />
|The intro consists of random unrelated clips with music that give no context for the video<br />
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkJdPp35pM I need help with my new house]<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" |Themed intros for The Studio that differ slightly between videos<br />
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdROTl4b0o Blind smartphone guessing game!]<br />
|-<br />
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxp-FCDUkNc The MKBHD desk setup tour 2021]<br />
|-<br />
|Themed intro.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLXflEEQqSU Your hands go ''inside'' this keyboard]<br />
|-<br />
|Tv-series like intro||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_pph8Ilq1E Spec ops react to ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare'' - night missions campaign]<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" |Negative examples<br />
|-<br />
|In this trailer the first 5 seconds should not be cut, because you can hear the wind blowing in the background. The wind in this case is content.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qah9sSIXJqk KGF: Chapter 2 teaser]<br />
|-<br />
|The category shouldn't be used to get to the point of the video. A segment from 0:00 to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maMnRvJVih8&t=13s 0:13] is not permitted.|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maMnRvJVih8 Kyudo - The sound of an arrow being released from bow]<br />
|-<br />
|The cinematic at the beginning should not be cut, because it is vital to the context. Removing it leads to a decreased viewer experience. It doesn't matter that the title references it.||[https://youtu.be/C3xeBlEuufw?t=4 You wouldn’t download a PC case?]<br />
|-<br />
|Intro segment doubles as a warning to protect the viewer and should not be marked.<br />
|[https://youtu.be/EXBAdajRuYw?t=34 Handheld DNA eraser?]<br />
|-<br />
|The spoken intro on Daily Dose of Internet greets the viewer. As such, it is now [[Hook/Greetings]].<br />
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evKZGQ-qwEE Bread that hates mustard]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Segment categories]]</div>DrWhoFan13https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=File:Hook-Greetings.png&diff=4136File:Hook-Greetings.png2025-08-02T15:51:59Z<p>DrWhoFan13: </p>
<hr />
<div>The Hook/Greetings Color</div>DrWhoFan13https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=Advanced_skip_options&diff=3985Advanced skip options2025-06-07T02:47:18Z<p>DrWhoFan13: Corrected some erroneous placements</p>
<hr />
<div>Advanced skip options can be used to change the skip options depending on certain criteria of the submission itself.<br />
<br />
Example:<syntaxhighlight lang="python">// Skip sponsors at the start of the video<br />
if startTime < 1 and endTime < 10 and category == "sponsor"<br />
Auto Skip</syntaxhighlight>Each block consists of the word "if" along with a number of conditions with "and" in the middle.<br />
<br />
The following attributes are supported:<br />
<br />
# startTime<br />
# endTime<br />
# duration<br />
# category<br />
# description (the title for chapters)<br />
# source (to separate sponsorblock chapters from youtube chapters)<br />
<br />
The following operators are supported:<br />
<br />
# <<br />
# <=<br />
# ><br />
# >=<br />
# ==<br />
# != (not equal)<br />
# *= (contains text)<br />
# ~= (matches regex)<br />
<br />
The following actions are supported:<br />
<br />
# Disabled<br />
# Show Overlay<br />
# Manual Skip<br />
# Auto Skip<br />
The following categories are supported:<br />
# sponsor<br />
# selfpromo<br />
# exclusive_access<br />
# interaction<br />
# poi_highlight<br />
# intro<br />
# outro<br />
# preview<br />
# filler<br />
# chapter<br />
# music_offtopic<br />
The following source values are supported:<br />
# server<br />
# youtube<br />
# local<br />
<br />
==== More examples ====<br />
<syntaxhighlight lang="python">// Auto skip chapters that contain the word Bloopers<br />
if category == "chapter" and description *= "Bloopers"<br />
Auto Skip<br />
<br />
// Auto skip chapters that start with the word Intro or intro<br />
if category == "chapter" and description ~= "^[Ii]ntro"<br />
Auto Skip<br />
<br />
// Auto skip chapters that start with the word Intro or intro but only if they are made by the YouTuber<br />
if category == "chapter" and description ~= "^[Ii]ntro" and source == "youtube"<br />
Auto Skip<br />
<br />
// Auto skip chapters that start with the word Intro or intro but only if they are submitted by a SponsorBlock user<br />
if category == "chapter" and description ~= "^[Ii]ntro" and source == "server"<br />
Auto Skip</syntaxhighlight></div>DrWhoFan13https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=Intermission/Intro_Animation&diff=3979Intermission/Intro Animation2025-06-03T04:47:26Z<p>DrWhoFan13: Added a link to the definition page of B-Roll</p>
<hr />
<div>'''{{Category|Intermission / intro animation}}''' segments are for intervals without actual contents, usually at the start of a video.<br />
This should not be used for transitions containing important context.<br />
__FORCETOC__<br />
== Description ==<br />
This includes: <br />
* Pauses<br />
* Static frames<br />
* Looping animations<br />
* Livestream pauses with no content:<br />
** Looping animations<br />
** Livestream chat window<br />
** Long break with no talking or nothing seemingly happening<br />
* Copyright, Fair Use, fiction and legal disclaimers<br />
** Warnings (ESRB, PEGI etc...) are not valid intros<br />
* Parts of the video that were blurred or muted by the channel after uploading and don't make sense without the removed video or audio<br />
* Topic themed intro animations and short cinematic openings<br />
* Random unrelated clips with music, similar to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rzC5qrYZXs an intro of a TV Show]<br />
* Generic or repetitive chapter title cards<br />
** Not for title cards that offer any additional context<br />
** Generic chapters such as "Question 2", "Round 3" or titles to segments repeated throughout the series like "fan mail" can be included, if they don't offer additional context<br />
<br />
== Exceptions / Edge Cases ==<br />
As a rule of thumb, you can assume that anything containing speech should not be submitted.<br />
<br />
# A greeting containing speech may be marked as intro if and only if it is separated from the rest of the video with a clear visual '''and''' audio cut.<br />
# An intro segment which contains a warning that protects the viewer should have the warning left out or not be marked at all.<br />
<br />
This category is '''not''' for:<br />
* Getting to the interesting part of a video. Use {{Category|highlights}} instead.<br />
* Time-lapses<br />
* Slow motion clips<br />
* [[B-Roll|B-roll]] footage<br />
* Bloopers<br />
* Jokes<br />
<br />
{{Disclaimers}}<br />
** Copyright, fair use and fiction/legal disclaimers '''can''' be marked as {{Category|Intermission / Intro Animation}}<br />
* Context relevant to parts immediately after the segment<br />
<br />
== Examples ==<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%" <br />
|-<br />
! style="width: 3%" | Description!! style="width: 1%" |Video link<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" |Positive examples<br />
|-<br />
|The intro animation that is found in Linus Tech Tips' videos.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SElZABp5M3U I tried Steam Deck early and it's awesome]<br />
|-<br />
|The spoken intro on Daily Dose of Internet may be submitted because it is the same every time and no content is in the background. Normally any speaking would be considered content, but this is an exception.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evKZGQ-qwEE Bread that hates mustard]<br />
|-<br />
| Themed intro cinematic over music||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eNNJESKjrE OnePlus 9 Pro review: A huge Hasselblad promise]<br />
|-<br />
| This cut is very seamless.|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdoi3p2jHPU&t=23s The mask of Tutankhamun]<br />
|-<br />
|The intro consists of random unrelated clips with music that give no context for the video<br />
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkJdPp35pM I need help with my new house]<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" |Themed intros for The Studio that differ slightly between videos<br />
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdROTl4b0o Blind smartphone guessing game!]<br />
|-<br />
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxp-FCDUkNc The MKBHD desk setup tour 2021]<br />
|-<br />
|Themed intro.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLXflEEQqSU Your hands go ''inside'' this keyboard]<br />
|-<br />
|Tv-series like intro||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_pph8Ilq1E Spec ops react to ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare'' - night missions campaign]<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" |Negative examples<br />
|-<br />
|In this trailer the first 5 seconds should not be cut, because you can hear the wind blowing in the background. The wind in this case is content.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qah9sSIXJqk KGF: Chapter 2 teaser]<br />
|-<br />
|The category shouldn't be used to get to the point of the video. A segment from 0:00 to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maMnRvJVih8&t=13s 0:13] is not permitted.|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maMnRvJVih8 Kyudo - The sound of an arrow being released from bow]<br />
|-<br />
|The cinematic at the beginning should not be cut, because it is vital to the context. Removing it leads to a decreased viewer experience. It doesn't matter that the title references it.||[https://youtu.be/C3xeBlEuufw?t=4 You wouldn’t download a PC case?]<br />
|-<br />
|Intro segment doubles as a warning to protect the viewer and should not be marked.<br />
|[https://youtu.be/EXBAdajRuYw?t=34 Handheld DNA eraser?]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Segment categories]]</div>DrWhoFan13https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=Community&diff=3931Community2025-04-18T02:54:33Z<p>DrWhoFan13: Changed the userscript manager recommendation to Violentmonkey, which is FOSS.</p>
<hr />
<div>== Media ==<br />
[https://github.com/cole8888/SponsorBlock-Flowchart SponsorBlock Flowchart] by E.Coli. Flowchart to help users choose the correct category when making submissions.<br />
<br />
Please see the latest version on the [https://github.com/cole8888/SponsorBlock-Flowchart GitHub]<br />
[[File:SB Flowchart small 1.10.1.png|none|thumb|500x500px|Flow chart to help users choose the correct category when making submissions.]]<br />
<br />
== Websites ==<br />
[https://sb.ltn.fi/ SponsorBlock Browser] by Lartza. Explore segments on a 5-minute delayed version of the live database<br />
<br />
[https://mruy.github.io/sponsorBlockControl-sveltekit/ SponsorBlockControl-sveltekit] by Nanobyte. Vote on segments with UUID, also for VIP operations<br />
<br />
[https://openapi.sb.blabdu.de/ SponsorBlock Swagger] by mchangrh. Explore and try the SponsorBlock API.<br />
<br />
[https://leaderboard.sbstats.uk/ SponsorBlock Leaderboard] by AcesFullOfKings. See who the top submitters and time-savers are.<br />
<br />
== Userscripts ==<br />
Userscripts require a userscript manager like [https://violentmonkey.github.io/ Violentmonkey].<br />
<br />
=== SponsorBlock Browser ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Userscripts<br />
!Name<br />
!Description<br />
!Targets<br />
!Author<br />
!Install Link<br />
|-<br />
|sb.ltn.fi.lastupdate.user.js<br />
|Show the last update time<br />
|Global<br />
| rowspan="3" |[https://github.com/MRuy NanoByte]<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/MRuy/ca74d6a359c487d760f4a698e76fb0d6/raw/sb.ltn.fi.lastupdate.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sb.ltn.fi.similarsegments.user.js<br />
|Color code similar segments<br />
|Videos<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/MRuy/ca74d6a359c487d760f4a698e76fb0d6/raw/sb.ltn.fi.similarsegments.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sb.ltn.fi.sponsorblock.paste.ytlink.user.js<br />
|Paste YT Link into videoID Field<br />
|Navigation<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/MRuy/ca74d6a359c487d760f4a698e76fb0d6/raw/sb.ltn.fi.sponsorblock.paste.ytlink.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sb.ltn.fi.copyuserid.user.js<br />
|Adds a button on the userID page to copy that userID<br />
|Users<br />
| rowspan="5" |[https://github.com/TheJzoli TheJzoli]<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/TheJzoli/8a4cd979d433b7359cdf61c238bc0181/raw/sb.ltn.fi.copyuserid.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sb.ltn.fi.copyvideopagelink.user.js<br />
|copy video ID" (✂) button copies SBB page link instead<br />
|Segment Options<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/TheJzoli/8a4cd979d433b7359cdf61c238bc0181/raw/sb.ltn.fi.copyvideopagelink.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sb.ltn.fi.forceupdate.user.js<br />
|Fetches the segments and updated info for the video, so that you don't have to wait for the video page to update.<br />
|Videos<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/TheJzoli/8a4cd979d433b7359cdf61c238bc0181/raw/sb.ltn.fi.forceupdate.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sb.ltn.fi.hidecolumns.user.js<br />
|Hide any column you want<br />
|Column/ Table<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/TheJzoli/8a4cd979d433b7359cdf61c238bc0181/raw/sb.ltn.fi.hidecolumns.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sb.ltn.fi.pagenavigationabovetable.user.js<br />
|Duplicate page navigation element above table<br />
|Navigation<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/TheJzoli/8a4cd979d433b7359cdf61c238bc0181/raw/sb.ltn.fi.pagenavigationabovetable.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sbltnfi-time-saved-column.user.js<br />
|Adds time saved column<br />
|Videos<br />
|[https://github.com/NoMoreAngel NoMoreAngel]<br />
|[https://github.com/NoMoreAngel/userscripts/raw/main/sbltnfi/sbltnfi-time-saved-column.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sbltnfi-imprecise-times.user.js<br />
|Removes trailing insignificant zeroes from Start, End and Length<br />
|Videos<br />
| rowspan="4" |[https://github.com/mchangrh blabdude]<br />
|[https://uscript.mchang.xyz/sbltnfi/sbltnfi-imprecise-times.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sbltnfi-refresh.user.js<br />
|Refresh individual segments<br />
|Videos<br />
|[https://uscript.mchang.xyz/sbltnfi/sbltnfi-refresh.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sbltnfi-requiredSegments.user.js<br />
|Copy sb.mchang.xyz/UUID link<br />
|Videos<br />
|[https://uscript.mchang.xyz/sbltnfi/sbltnfi-requiredSegments.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sbltnfi-short-sbmchang.user.js<br />
|Adds a shortened (videoid/partialHash) link to all entries<br />
|Videos<br />
|[https://uscript.mchang.xyz/sbltnfi/sbltnfi-short-sbmchang.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sb.ltn.fi index page Restoring functionality<br />
|Restore functionality of Index Page<br />
|Index Page<br />
|[https://github.com/MRuy NanoByte]<br />
|Defunct<br />
|-<br />
|sb.ltn.fi-verified-locks.user.js<br />
|Replaces 🔒 in the votes column with a verified icon<br />
|Global<br />
|[https://github.com/mini-bomba mini-bomba]<br />
|[https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mini-bomba/uscripts/master/sb.ltn.fi-verified-locks.user.js Install]<br />
|}<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Userscripts with Forks<br />
!Name<br />
!Description<br />
!Changes<br />
!Targets<br />
!Author<br />
!Install Link<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" |sb.ltn.fi.clickablestarttime.user.js<br />
| rowspan="2" |Make the startTime Clickable<br />
|<br />
| rowspan="2" |Videos<br />
|[https://github.com/MRuy NanoByte]<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/MRuy/ca74d6a359c487d760f4a698e76fb0d6/raw/sb.ltn.fi.clickablestarttime.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|More aggressive videoID searching<br />
|[https://github.com/mchangrh blabdude]<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/mchangrh/9507604353e37b6abc2f7f6b3c6e1338/raw/sbltnfi-clickable-starttime-fork.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="3" |sb.ltn.fi.videotitles.user.js<br />
| rowspan="3" |Replace videoID with video title<br />
|<br />
| rowspan="3" |Videos<br />
|[https://github.com/TheJzoli TheJzoli]<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/TheJzoli/8a4cd979d433b7359cdf61c238bc0181/raw/sb.ltn.fi.videotitles.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|searching done through InnerTube API (faster)<br />
| rowspan="2" |[https://github.com/mchangrh blabdude]<br />
|[https://uscript.mchang.xyz/sbltnfi/fork/sbltnfi-it-videotitle.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|searching done through YouTube OEmbed API (reliable)<br />
|[https://uscript.mchang.xyz/sbltnfi/fork/sbltnfi-oembed-videotitle.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sb.ltn.fi.lockCategories<br />
| rowspan="3" |VIP Tools - Category Locking, Voting, Category Changing<br />
|<br />
| rowspan="3" |Videos<br />
|[https://github.com/FlorianZahn Deedit]<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/FlorianZahn/785599a860328fae0724ad5b2b3f7879/raw/sb.ltn.fi.lockCategories.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sb.ltn.fi.vipinterface.user.js<br />
|Adds option to lock categories and vote on segments.<br />
|[https://github.com/TheJzoli TheJzoli]<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/TheJzoli/8a4cd979d433b7359cdf61c238bc0181/raw/sb.ltn.fi.vipinterface.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|SBBCoolHelper.user.js<br />
|Adds options to purge, more category support<br />
|[https://github.com/ducng99 Maxhyt]<br />
|[https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ducng99/SBBCoolHelper/master/SBBCoolHelper.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="3" |sb.ltn.fi.coloredcategories.user.js<br />
| rowspan="3" |Color code categories<br />
|<br />
| rowspan="3" |Videos<br />
|[https://github.com/MRuy NanoByte]<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/MRuy/ca74d6a359c487d760f4a698e76fb0d6/raw/sb.ltn.fi.coloredcategories.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|Subtler category colours<br />
|[https://github.com/AcesFullOfKings AcesFullOfKings]<br />
|[https://github.com/AcesFullOfKings/SponsorBlock-UserScripts/raw/main/colourTableCellsByCategory.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|Subtler, rounder category colours with ::before<br />
|[https://github.com/mini-bomba mini-bomba]<br />
|[https://discord.com/channels/603643120093233162/908441365879337080/1166086251603046491 Download]<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" |sbltnfi-preset-replace.user.js<br />
| rowspan="2" |Preload sb.ltn.fi links with filters/sorting<br />
|<br />
| rowspan="2" |Video, User<br />
|[https://github.com/x1yl Xtyl]<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/x1yl/12156c5487fbd5fe5141f0c142143e0c/raw/sbltnfi-preset-replace.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|[https://github.com/mchangrh blabdude]<br />
|[https://uscript.mchang.xyz/sbltnfi/sbltnfi-preset-replace.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sb.ltn.fi.clickableellipsisnavigation.user.js<br />
| rowspan="2" |ellipsis in page navigation will show a prompt for page number<br />
|<br />
| rowspan="2" |Navigation<br />
|[https://github.com/TheJzoli TheJzoli]<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/TheJzoli/8a4cd979d433b7359cdf61c238bc0181/raw/sb.ltn.fi.clickableellipsisnavigation.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sbltnfi-input-page.user.js<br />
|Prompt changed to an inline input box rather than popup<br />
|[https://github.com/mchangrh blabdude]<br />
|[https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mchangrh/uscripts/main/sbltnfi/sbltnfi-input-page.user.js Install]<br />
|}<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Public VIP Userscripts<br />
!Name<br />
!Description<br />
!Targets<br />
!Author<br />
!Install Link<br />
|-<br />
|sbltnfi-discord-badge.user.js<br />
|Adds discord badge to users that are registered with sb-slash<br />
|Users<br />
|[https://github.com/mchangrh blabdude]<br />
|[https://uscript.mchang.xyz/sbltnfi/sbltnfi-discord-badge.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sbltnfi-sbc-warn.user.js<br />
|Adds a warning button that opens SBC to pre-fill userID and copies all videoIDs + titles from current page<br />
|Users<br />
|[https://github.com/mchangrh blabdude]<br />
|[https://uscript.mchang.xyz/sbltnfi/sbltnfi-sbc-warn.user.js Install]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== YouTube (SponsorBlock) ===<br />
[https://gist.github.com/jiraph/e60d0a7ae7071f1f4ef060948d50a9a1 User(Styles)] by jiraph<br />
<br />
* Styles thumbnail label to match YouTube's existing thumbnail badges.<br />
* Styles dropdown list in the submission menu with each category's respective color.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Name<br />
!Description<br />
!Author<br />
!Install Link<br />
|-<br />
|PlaylistVideoOpener.user.js<br />
|Open the current video when watching a playlist<br />
| rowspan="2" |[https://github.com/FlorianZahn Deedit]<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/FlorianZahn/785599a860328fae0724ad5b2b3f7879/raw/PlaylistVideoOpener.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|sb.ltn.fi.DBBOpener.user.js<br />
|Open's the video's page in SBB<br />
|[https://gist.github.com/FlorianZahn/785599a860328fae0724ad5b2b3f7879/raw/sb.ltn.fi.DBBOpener.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|cane-sb-buttons.user.js<br />
|SBC/ SBB/ Playlist opener buttons in one script<br />
|[https://github.com/sebm253 cane]<br />
|[https://gist.githubusercontent.com/sebm253/b0949e9d3f2ba312b7523579976c9f31/raw/cane-sb-buttons.user.js Install]<br />
|-<br />
|audycja_zawiera_lokowanie_produktu.user.js<br />
|Adds a product placement disclosure banner when playing a video with a full video label<br />
|[https://github.com/mini-bomba mini-bomba]<br />
|[https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mini-bomba/uscripts/master/audycja_zawiera_lokowanie_produktu.user.js Install]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== DeArrowBrowser ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Name<br />
!Description<br />
!Author<br />
!Install Link<br />
|-<br />
|dab-sb-stats.user.js<br />
|Adds SponsorBlock stats to DAB user block<br />
|[https://github.com/mchangrh blabdude]<br />
|[https://uscript.mchang.xyz/dab/dab-sb-stats.user.js Install]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Bookmarklets ==<br />
Opening SponsorBlock Browser page while on the YouTube page<syntaxhighlight lang="js"><br />
javascript:(function(){window.open('https://sb.ltn.fi/video/' + new URL(document.URL).searchParams.get("v") + '/')})()<br />
</syntaxhighlight>Opening SponsorBlockControl browse page while on the YouTube Page<syntaxhighlight lang="js"><br />
javascript:(function(){window.open('https://mruy.github.io/sponsorBlockControl-sveltekit/browse/?videoID=' + new URL(document.URL).searchParams.get("v"))})()<br />
</syntaxhighlight>Open video outside of playlist<syntaxhighlight lang="js"><br />
javascript:(function(){window.open('https://youtube.com/watch?v=' + new URL(document.URL).searchParams.get("v"))})()<br />
</syntaxhighlight><br />
The DeArrow Browser bookmarklet:<br />
* When on a video page: open a new DeArrow Browser page of the video<br />
* When on a channel page: open a new DeArrow Browser page of the channel<br />
* Otherwise: replace current tab with the DeArrow Browser home page<br />
<syntaxhighlight lang="js"><br />
javascript:(function(){const v = new URL(document.URL).searchParams.get("v");const path_segments = document.location.pathname.split('/');if (v != null) {window.open(`https://dearrow.minibomba.pro/video_id/${v}`);} else if (path_segments[1] != null && path_segments[1][0] === '@'){window.open(`https://dearrow.minibomba.pro/channel/${path_segments[1]}`)} else {window.location = 'https://dearrow.minibomba.pro/';}})()<br />
</syntaxhighlight><br />
<br />
== uBlock Origin filters ==<br />
=== YouTube (SponsorBlock) ===<br />
Hide Highlight and full video labels options in the submission menu for segments with an end time selected<br />
<br />
<syntaxhighlight><br />
youtube.com##.sponsorTimeMessagesRow > td > div:has(.sponsorTimeDisplay:has-text(to)) option:is([value="exclusive_access"],[value="poi_highlight"],[value="full"])<br />
</syntaxhighlight><br />
<br />
== 3rd party ports ==<br />
[https://github.com/ajayyy/SponsorBlock/wiki/3rd-Party-Ports Github Wiki 3rd Party Ports]<br />
<br />
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vxSx06dPs_X3WCCC0bMztmlxbg_ETzAmp7sL70HFIew/edit?usp=sharing SponsorBlock Port Matrix] by mchangrh. Supported endpoints, segment types and documentation versions for different ports/libraries<br />
<br />
== Miscellaneous ==<br />
[https://github.com/mchangrh/sb-slash sb-slash] by mchangrh. Interact with SponsorBlock over Discord<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/mchangrh/uscripts/tree/main uscripts] by mchangrh - collection of other userscripts for youtube and sb.ltn.fi<br />
<br />
[[Category:SponsorBlock user guides]]</div>DrWhoFan13https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=FAQ/New_categories&diff=3921FAQ/New categories2025-03-28T01:29:56Z<p>DrWhoFan13: Added two periods to sentences that lacked them</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Message box|mini=1|type=notice<br />
|title=Can you add a segment category for X?<br />
|text=Although new categories do get added occasionally, going forwards further new categories are unlikely to be added because the current categories cover all common cases.<br />
}}<br />
New category suggestions may be considered, but they must account for all of the following requirements.<br />
<br />
== Necessity ==<br />
Does your suggested category address a widespread need? It’s not enough for just a few users to want it - there should be substantial demand. For a category to be useful, enough people must be willing to create segments for it across a broad range of videos.<br />
<br />
== Commonly-occurring ==<br />
The segment type should appear frequently in a significant number of videos. One-off or extremely rare occurrences are unlikely to justify a new category. <br />
<br />
== Well-defined ==<br />
Categories must have a strict and objective definition. The boundaries of the category should be clear, specifying what the category does and does not include. Consider edge cases and whether disagreements could arise about whether a particular segment should be marked.<br />
<br />
== Not protecting a user's mental or physical health ==<br />
SponsorBlock is not intended to protect users' health. Categories aimed at skipping content which may cause distress or discomfort will be rejected as out of scope. The reason is that SponsorBlock relies on user-submitted segments, which may be incomplete or inaccurate, so should not be relied upon for health or wellbeing. <br />
<br />
A user who believes that SponsorBlock will protect their health may watch videos which are not (correctly) marked, so will inevitably be exposed to triggering content. It is ultimately the responsibility of content creators to consider their audience’s health and wellbeing needs, and the responsibility of viewers to not expose themselves to potentially triggering content.<br />
<br />
== Use of chapters ==<br />
Consider whether a {{Category|chapter}} could be used instead – labelling a rare or overly-specific segment with a concise chapter name is preferred as it allows users to decide whether to skip it without the need for a new category.<br />
<br />
== Use of Tangents/Jokes ==<br />
Consider whether a {{Category|tangent}} segment could be used instead – this category is for tangential scenes or jokes which are not required to understand the main content of the video. This is a broad and slightly subjective category, but should not be used simply for scenes that you aren't personally interested in. This category could be used in situations where people who have enabled the category may want to skip an irrelevant section of video.<br />
<br />
== Rejected suggestions ==<br />
Below are examples of frequently-suggested categories and the reasons they are not implemented:<br />
<br />
=== Epilepsy ===<br />
* '''Suggestion''': Mark segments with flashing lights that may trigger epileptic seizures.<br />
* '''Reason''': Although this is an appealing idea, as above this comes under protecting a user's health so is rejected as out of scope. As this could never be relied upon, it would be worse than nothing, since it may create a false sense of security for an epileptic who believes they can safely watch videos and would then be exposed to unmarked flashing lights. It's up to creators to be mindful of epileptics in their audience.<br />
<br />
=== Fear or phobia ===<br />
* '''Suggestion''': Skip content which some viewers may find uncomfortable, such as spiders for viewers with arachnophobia.<br />
* '''Reason''': This category is too subjective and broad to be practical, as each user will have different fears and phobias. Attempting to categorise specific fears, such as arachnophobia, would result in far too many categories to be useful. If a user has arachnophobia, then they should avoid videos which may contain spiders. It's up to the creator to be mindful of their audience's viewing preferences.<br />
* This also comes under protecting a user's mental wellbeing, which as above is out of scope due to the inherently incomplete/inaccurate database.<br />
<br />
=== NSFW content / profanity ===<br />
* '''Suggestion''': Skip content that may not be suitable for work, such as sexually suggestive material or profanity.<br />
* '''Reason''': This category is subjective and depends heavily on individual preferences. It is ultimately up to users to avoid potentially inappropriate content in a professional environment. And, as above, we wouldn't want anyone to rely on this category and then encounter unmarked NSFW content.<br />
<br />
=== Jumpscares ===<br />
* '''Suggestion''': Skip/mute jumpscares or sudden loud sounds.<br />
* '''Reason''': This is out of scope as it could fall under protecting users' health - again, SponsorBlock should not be relied upon to save a user from jumpscares as many would remain unmarked. It's also not really that common because creators who include jumpscares generally get a lot of negative feedback. Consider avoiding creators who use unpleasant jumpscares. Again, it's up to the user to not watch videos of horror games or movies etc if they don't want to see jumpscares.<br />
<br />
=== AI-generated Video ===<br />
* '''Suggestion''': Apply a full-video label to AI-generated videos, or allow skipping or labelling of AI-generated segments.<br />
* '''Reason''': This may be difficult to moderate, is not easy to define, and is arguably not necessary. AI-generated content is sometimes obvious but can be deceptively realistic, so identifying it may be difficult. In addition, there's a potential blurry line between skillful video editing by a competent human, vs low-effort generative AI. SponsorBlock is not intended to make a subjective statement about whether content is "good"/worth watching: it's up to the user to not watch channels which publish low-quality content, and to block the channel from their recommendations.</div>DrWhoFan13https://wiki.sponsor.ajay.app/index.php?title=FAQ/New_categories&diff=3891FAQ/New categories2025-02-20T04:43:06Z<p>DrWhoFan13: Fixed some capitalization</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Message box|mini=1|type=notice<br />
|title=Can you add a segment category for X?<br />
|text=Although new categories do get added occasionally, going forwards further new categories are unlikely to be added because the current categories cover all common cases.<br />
}}<br />
New category suggestions may be considered, but they must account for all of the following requirements.<br />
<br />
== Necessity ==<br />
Does your suggested category address a widespread need? It’s not enough for just a few users to want it - there should be substantial demand. For a category to be useful, enough people must be willing to create segments for it across a broad range of videos.<br />
<br />
== Commonly-occurring ==<br />
The segment type should appear frequently in a significant number of videos. One-off or extremely rare occurrences are unlikely to justify a new category. <br />
<br />
== Well-defined ==<br />
Categories must have a strict and objective definition. The boundaries of the category should be clear, specifying what the category does and does not include. Consider edge cases and whether disagreements could arise about whether a particular segment should be marked.<br />
<br />
== Not protecting a user's mental or physical health ==<br />
SponsorBlock is not intended to protect users' health. Categories aimed at skipping content which may cause distress or discomfort will be rejected as out of scope. The reason is that SponsorBlock relies on user-submitted segments, which may be incomplete or inaccurate, so should not be relied upon for health or wellbeing. <br />
<br />
A user who believes that SponsorBlock will protect their health may watch videos which are not (correctly) marked, so will inevitably be exposed to triggering content. It is ultimately the responsibility of content creators to consider their audience’s health and wellbeing needs, and the responsibility of viewers to not expose themselves to potentially triggering content.<br />
<br />
== Use of chapters ==<br />
Consider whether a {{Category|chapter}} could be used instead – labelling a rare or overly-specific segment with a concise chapter name is preferred as it allows users to decide whether to skip it without the need for a new category.<br />
<br />
== Use of Tangents/Jokes ==<br />
Consider whether a {{Category|tangent}} segment could be used instead – this category is for tangential scenes or jokes which are not required to understand the main content of the video. This is a broad and slightly subjective category, but should not be used simply for scenes that you aren't personally interested in. This category could be used in situations where people who have enabled the category may want to skip an irrelevant section of video.<br />
<br />
== Rejected suggestions ==<br />
Below are examples of frequently-suggested categories and the reasons they are not implemented:<br />
<br />
=== Epilepsy ===<br />
* '''Suggestion''': Mark segments with flashing lights that may trigger epileptic seizures.<br />
* '''Reason''': Although this is an appealing idea, as above this comes under protecting a user's health so is rejected as out of scope. As this could never be relied upon, it would be worse than nothing, since it may create a false sense of security for an epileptic who believes they can safely watch videos and would then be exposed to unmarked flashing lights. It's up to creators to be mindful of epileptics in their audience.<br />
<br />
=== Fear or phobia ===<br />
* '''Suggestion''': Skip content which some viewers may find uncomfortable, such as spiders for viewers with arachnophobia.<br />
* '''Reason''': This category is too subjective and broad to be practical, as each user will have different fears and phobias. Attempting to categorise specific fears, such as arachnophobia, would result in far too many categories to be useful. If a user has arachnophobia, then they should avoid videos which may contain spiders. It's up to the creator to be mindful of their audience's viewing preferences.<br />
* This also comes under protecting a user's mental wellbeing, which as above is out of scope due to the inherently incomplete/inaccurate database<br />
<br />
=== NSFW content / profanity ===<br />
* '''Suggestion''': Skip content that may not be suitable for work, such as sexually suggestive material or profanity.<br />
* '''Reason''': This category is subjective and depends heavily on individual preferences. It is ultimately up to users to avoid potentially inappropriate content in a professional environment. And, as above, we wouldn't want anyone to rely on this category and then encounter unmarked NSFW content.<br />
<br />
=== Jumpscares ===<br />
* '''Suggestion''': Skip/mute jumpscares or sudden loud sounds<br />
* '''Reason''': This is out of scope as it could fall under protecting users' health - again, SponsorBlock should not be relied upon to save a user from jumpscares as many would remain unmarked. It's also not really that common because creators who include jumpscares generally get a lot of negative feedback. Consider avoiding creators who use unpleasant jumpscares. Again, it's up to the user to not watch videos of horror games or movies etc if they don't want to see jumpscares.<br />
<br />
=== AI-generated Video ===<br />
* '''Suggestion''': Apply a full-video label to AI-generated videos, or allow skipping or labelling of AI-generated segments.<br />
* '''Reason''': This may be difficult to moderate, is not easy to define, and is arguably not necessary. AI-generated content is sometimes obvious but can be deceptively realistic, so identifying it may be difficult. In addition, there's a potential blurry line between skillful video editing by a competent human, vs low-effort generative AI. SponsorBlock is not intended to make a subjective statement about whether content is "good"/worth watching: it's up to the user to not watch channels which publish low-quality content, and to block the channel from their recommendations.</div>DrWhoFan13