Removes the white gradient overlay on YouTube videos.

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September 14, 2024
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YouTube Gradient Remover Extension

YouTube Gradient Remover: Enhanced Video Viewing Experience

🔒 No Permission Required | 🚫 No User Data collected | 💻 Local execution

Description:
Elevate your YouTube viewing experience with the YouTube Gradient Remover extension. This lightweight yet powerful tool removes the distracting white gradient overlays that appear at the top and bottom of YouTube videos, providing a cleaner, more immersive viewing experience.

📢 NOTE TO USERS:
Comment your requirements or enhancement ideas! I can assure you, if possible, I will fulfill your requirements in weekly builds. Your feedback drives this extension's evolution! 🚀

🌟 Key Features:
1. 🎨 Gradient Removal: Completely eliminates the white/gray gradient overlays that often obscure video content at the top and bottom of the player.

2. 🎛️ Floating Controls: Maintains all video controls and information, making them appear to float elegantly over the video content without any obstructing background.

3. 👁️ Enhanced Visibility: Improves the visibility of video titles, control buttons, and time display using subtle text shadows, ensuring clear readability against any video background.

4. 🖼️ Icon Enhancement: Applies a soft drop shadow to control icons, making them stand out without being intrusive.

5. 🤝 Non-Intrusive: Doesn't interfere with YouTube's core functionality or user experience – it simply enhances your viewing pleasure.

6. ⚡ Performance-Friendly: Lightweight implementation ensures no noticeable impact on browser or video playback performance.

🎯 Perfect for:
- 🍿 Cinephiles who want an unobstructed view of their favorite movies and TV shows
- 🎬 Content creators reviewing their uploads without distracting overlays
- 🧐 Anyone who appreciates a cleaner, more professional look to their YouTube interface

Installation is quick and easy, with the extension working immediately upon activation. Enjoy your favorite YouTube content with a clearer, more immersive view – install YouTube Gradient Remover today and rediscover the joy of distraction-free video watching!

📝 Note: This extension respects YouTube's functionality and user privacy. It does not collect or transmit any user data.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "YouTube Gradient Remover", "version": "1.0", "description": "Removes the white gradient overlay on YouTube videos.", "permissions": [], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://www.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["content.js"], "css": ["styles.css"] } ], "icons": { "128": "icon128.png" } }
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How to download and manually install YouTube Gradient Remover extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download YouTube Gradient Remover extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install YouTube Gradient Remover 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 Gradient Remover extension file

Select and download the YouTube Gradient Remover 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 Gradient Remover 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 Gradient Remover 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 Gradient Remover 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 Gradient Remover extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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