Blocks the video keeping only the audio on YouTube and YouTube Music.

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Music Mode for YouTube™ Extension

Due to some recent YouTube changes the extension does not block the video on YouTube desktop but only hides it. The extension still blocks the video on YouTube Music and mobile YouTube. We are trying to fix it. Stay tuned!

The only Chrome extension that not only disables the video but also blocks it. The best extension to reduce the use of CPU and GPU, save bandwidth and hide NSFW content. Works on YouTube, YouTube Music and YouTube videos embedded in sites.
FEATURES (ALL OPTIONAL):
1. Blocks the video keeping only the audio
2. Hides the video thumbnails
3. Hides the images of channel/user avatars
4. Hides various other images
5. Disables the \"Video paused. Continue watching?\" message
6. Skips the ads
Separate options for YouTube, YouTube Music and YouTube videos embedded in other sites. You can enable/disable the extension for all tabs or for specific tabs.

Extra options:
1. Hides the thumbnails and various other images in Google search when you search for a song or a singer
2. Quick access buttons: two extra buttons on YouTube in order to hide the thumbnails and block the video quickly without using the popup window

Notes:
i. Live YouTube videos are hidden but not blocked
ii. If you have enabled the features 1, 2, 3, 4 the images are not only hidden but also blocked saving more bandwidth
iii. The message \"Video paused. Continue watching?\" is disabled only when you block the video

Frequently Asked Questions: https://thunderarea.github.io/musicmodeforyoutube/faq/

Available for mobiles using the Kiwi browser that supports extensions: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiwibrowser.browser

Available for Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en/firefox/addon/music-mode-for-youtube/

The source code of the extension is now available on GitHub: https://github.com/Thunderarea/music-mode-for-youtube

The extension does not collect any kind of data. The user options are stored locally in the user's browser.

Date of release: 02/10/2019

Donate to support the development of the extension: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=V2EHRNX8RBTX2

Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=67620554
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Music Mode for YouTube™ extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Music Mode for YouTube™ extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Music Mode for YouTube™ extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Music Mode for YouTube™ extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Music Mode for YouTube™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Music Mode for YouTube™ extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Music Mode for YouTube™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Music Mode for YouTube™ extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Music Mode for YouTube™ extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Music Mode for YouTube™ extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Music Mode for YouTube™ extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Music Mode for YouTube™ extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Music Mode for YouTube™ extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Music Mode for YouTube™ extension file

Select and download the Music Mode for YouTube™ extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Music Mode for YouTube™ extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Music Mode for YouTube™ extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Music Mode for YouTube™ extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Music Mode for YouTube™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Alexander Mihailov (ID: 00000022b7d0966d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/29/2024 it works as expected (disabled youtube music video). Also it has lots of settings for tweaking.

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Vinh Phạm (ID: 000000f3e70881c8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/09/2023 It's much faster than other extensions that I installed. My previously installed extension kept on playing video from the beginning instead of continuing where the video was left.

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bishal singha (ID: 0000002137b7029f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/30/2023 Life saver. Keep up the good work. Highly grateful.

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Kuching Neko (ID: 000000be325a862e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/11/2023 really helpfull thanks

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Rayyan Chilungo (ID: 000000517f5971b2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/05/2023 Easy calibration, and works all the time, thank you. A truly awesome product, that many including myself would pay for, amazing that it is free!