Replaces YouTube's shuffle with a real random shuffle that ensures no repeats until all videos have been played.

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November 16, 2024
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YouTube Real Shuffle Extension

Are you tired of YouTube's default shuffle playing the same videos repeatedly before others even get a chance? YouTube Real Shuffle offers a true shuffle experience by ensuring each video in your playlist plays exactly once before any repeats occur.
Features

Authentic Shuffle Mode
Plays every video in your playlist once before any repeats.
Generates a unique shuffle order every time all videos have been played.

Next Video Preview
Updates the hover thumbnail and title on the 'Next' button to show the upcoming video in your custom shuffle order.
Ensures you know what's coming up next in your shuffled playlist.

Smooth Transitions
Seamless navigation between videos without page reloads or delays.
Uses intelligent click simulation for a fluid viewing experience.

State Persistence
Your shuffle settings persist across page reloads and sessions.
Continue enjoying your shuffled playlist without interruption.

How to Use

Install the YouTube True Shuffle extension from the Chrome Web Store.
Navigate to any YouTube playlist you'd like to shuffle.
Click the shuffle button to activate True Shuffle mode.
The button will change appearance to indicate it's active.
Enjoy your playlist shuffled in a truly random order!
Hover over the 'Next' button to see a preview of the upcoming video.
Click the shuffle button again to deactivate True Shuffle and return to YouTube's default behavior.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "YouTube Real Shuffle", "version": "1.0", "description": "Replaces YouTube's shuffle with a real random shuffle that ensures no repeats until all videos have been played.", "permissions": [], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["content.js"], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "icons": { }, "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": [], "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"] }] } "
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How to download and manually install YouTube Real Shuffle extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download YouTube Real Shuffle extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install YouTube Real Shuffle 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 Real Shuffle extension file

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

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