Silence Cut – Automatically skips or speeds through silent parts in YouTube videos

Summary: Silence Cut is a Chrome extension that detects silent sections in YouTube videos and either skips them or speeds them up. It analyzes audio levels in real time, offers adjustable silence sensitivity, and supports both regular videos and live streams.

What it does

It monitors audio levels during playback and either jumps over or accelerates quiet parts at speeds from 2x to 16x. Controls and a volume meter are integrated into the YouTube player, with a stats tracker showing skips and time saved.

Who it's for

Users who watch YouTube tutorials, lectures, podcasts, or live streams and want to reduce dead air between spoken content.

Why it matters

It minimizes wasted time caused by long silences and pauses in video content, improving viewing efficiency.