Hide the "Includes paid promotion" banner on YouTube thumbnails

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
August 2, 2024
Size
11.95KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
See more

YouTube paid promotion hider Extension

Stop misclicking the \"Includes paid promotion\" banner and opening an unwanted support page. Forget about losing the video you wanted to watch after clicking \"Go back\" in your browser.
Unfortunately, YouTube doesn't have an option to turn this banner off. This extension removes it from your interface.

It hides this banner only for you. So, please don't expect to remove this notification from your videos for other users. It only enhances the YouTube experience in your browser.

This extension is free*
*your donations are welcome:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dm.3
https://www.patreon.com/dm3
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "YouTube paid promotion hider", "description": "Hide the \\"Includes paid promotion\\" banner on YouTube thumbnails", "version": "1.0.1", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon-16.png", "32": "icons/icon-32.png", "48": "icons/icon-48.png", "128": "icons/icon-128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://*.youtube.com/*" ], "css": [ "style.css" ] } ], "options_ui": { "browser_style": false, "page": "options.html" }, "host_permissions": [ "*://*.youtube.com/*" ]}
Read more

How to download and manually install YouTube paid promotion hider extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install YouTube paid promotion hider 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 YouTube paid promotion hider extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install YouTube paid promotion hider extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download YouTube paid promotion hider extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YouTube paid promotion hider 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 YouTube paid promotion hider Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the YouTube paid promotion hider extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the YouTube paid promotion hider extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for YouTube paid promotion hider 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 YouTube paid promotion hider 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 YouTube paid promotion hider extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install YouTube paid promotion hider 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 YouTube paid promotion hider extension file

Select and download the YouTube paid promotion hider 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 YouTube paid promotion hider 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 YouTube paid promotion hider 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 YouTube paid promotion hider 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 YouTube paid promotion hider extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

Similar Extensions

icon

YouTube Propaganda Remover Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 6 ★ 6.06KiB

icon

Better YouTube Shorts Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 191 ★ 106KiB

icon

Auto High Quality for YouTube™ Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 59 ★ 67.02KiB

icon

Hide Google AI Overviews Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 432 ★ 14.8KiB

icon

Remove YouTube Shorts Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 134 ★ 865KiB

icon

DeArrow - Better Titles and Thumbnails Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 219 ★ 1.2MiB

icon

YouTube No Context Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 46 ★ 3.7KiB

icon

ShortsBlocker - Remove Shorts from YouTube Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 332 ★ 416KiB

icon

remove YouTube TV button Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 69 ★ 27.74KiB

icon

Hide Labels and End Cards on Youtube Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 100 ★ 34.23KiB

icon

Not Interested! Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 27 ★ 39.36KiB

icon

Show YouTube Video Upload Date Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 138 ★ 97.3KiB

icon

No YouTube Shorts Extension · Accessibility 1,000+ 326 ★ 38.24KiB

icon

Youtube-shorts block Extension · Fun 1,000+ 734 ★ 38.15KiB

icon

Remove YouTube End Cards & End Screen Videos Extension · Social & Communication 1,000+ 56 ★ 14.41KiB

icon

Youtube Ends At Extension · Accessibility 1,000+ 3 ★ 20.06KiB

icon

YouTube Shorts Progress Bar Extension · Social & Communication 1,000+ 81 ★ 78.28KiB

icon

Really Hide YouTube Shorts Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 12 ★ 190KiB

icon

Shorts to Normal player Extension · Social & Communication 1,000+ 58 ★ 13.34KiB

icon

No Content Warning YouTube Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 35 ★ 29.28KiB

icon

Better YouTube Search Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 36 ★ 2.31MiB

icon

Search Fixer for YouTube Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 39 ★ 99.81KiB

icon

Hide Youtube Watched Videos Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 76 ★ 162KiB

icon

ytb not-interested button Extension · Productivity 1,000+ 53 ★ 25.2KiB