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EnglishWhat Is an Ad Link Skipper and How Does It Work?
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An ad link skipper is a tool that takes you past an intermediate "ad gate" page — the screen that appears between you and the file, download, or site you actually clicked for — and lands you on the final destination without completing the gate's steps. It is not the same as a general ad blocker: a blocker hides or stops ads on pages you're already viewing, while a skipper resolves the gated link itself. Tools in this category, such as Evade (skipped.lol), typically target specific services like Linkvertise, LootLabs, and Work.ink, and are built to run client-side in your browser.
Ad link skipper vs. ad blocker
The two get lumped together, but they solve different problems.
| Ad link skipper | Ad blocker | |
|---|---|---|
| What it acts on | The gated link / intermediate page | Ads and trackers on pages you load |
| Goal | Reach the final destination | Reduce or remove ad content |
| Typical target | Linkvertise, LootLabs, Work.ink | Ad networks, banners, pop-ups |
| Result if it works | You land on the destination URL | The page loads with fewer ads |
If your problem is "I can't get past this gate to the file," you want a skipper. If your problem is "this page is covered in ads," you want a blocker. Some tools do a bit of both, but the mechanism and the target are different.
What these tools target
Ad link skippers are usually built around a fixed set of link-gating services rather than "the whole internet." Evade, for example, states it supports 8 services and names Linkvertise, LootLabs, and Work.ink among them. That list matters: a skipper only helps on services it actually supports, so check the supported-services list before assuming it will work on an unfamiliar gate.
How the skipping actually works
The key distinction is client-side vs. server-side processing.
- Client-side: the work happens in your own browser. The tool runs as an extension or script, reads the gated link, and resolves it locally. Evade describes itself as "completely client-sided."
- Server-side: you paste a link into a website, that site's server fetches and resolves it, and hands you back the destination. Nothing runs in your browser.
Client-side tools generally mean your link isn't sent to a third-party server to be processed, and they can act automatically as you browse. Server-side tools are simpler to use (no install) but route your link through someone else's machine.
At a high level, both approaches do the same job: identify the gate, work out the real destination the gate is hiding, and send you there instead of through the ad steps.
Typical limitations
- Supported services only. A skipper won't help on a gate it doesn't recognize.
- Browser and platform compatibility. Evade publishes separate install guides for Opera, Firefox, and iOS, which tells you the install path differs by platform — and that some platforms need their own method.
- Gates change. Link-gating services update their pages, so any skipper can break temporarily and need updating.
- It's a moving target. Reliability is a snapshot, not a guarantee.
Choosing one
If you want a browser-based tool that resolves links locally and covers the major services, a client-side skipper like Evade fits that description — it reports 5,000+ daily users, 8 supported services, and 2+ years of operation, with install guides for Opera, Firefox, and iOS. If you'd rather not install anything, a server-side option may suit you better, at the cost of sending your link elsewhere. Either way, confirm the service you're stuck on is on the supported list before you install.