Skip Disliked Songs watches the queue and moves past anything you have marked with a thumbs-down, which finally makes the dislike button do something on radio and autoplay stations.

It is a set-and-forget plugin: the more you curate, the better your algorithmic mixes get.

What it does

  • Automatically advances past any track you have disliked
  • Works on radio, autoplay and shuffled playlists
  • No configuration needed — it just reads your existing ratings

How to enable Skip Disliked Songs

  1. Install YouTube Music Desktop App for Windows, macOS or Linux.
  2. Open the app menu and choose Plugins.
  3. Switch on Skip Disliked Songs.
  4. Open its options entry to adjust the settings.

Frequently asked questions

Does it skip songs I disliked years ago?

Yes, it uses your account’s current rating for the track regardless of when you set it.

Can I skip low-rated songs in albums too?

It applies everywhere in the app, including when you play an album straight through.

Skip Disliked Songs ships with the app

Free, open source, and one toggle away — along with 42 other plugins.

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