This extension hide 'Youtube' video publish date

Latest Version

Version
2.1
Update
January 9, 2024
Size
33.54KiB
Developer
Category
Users
196
Rating
4.66667 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Youtube date hider Extension

This extension allows you to hide the publication date of videos, anywhere on Youtube.

• If you are tired of seeing the date
• If it makes you feel old
• If you want to play the game \"What year is this video from\".
• If you want to make a joke to your friends
Then this extension is made for you ;-)

This extension allows you to hide the date on :
• The home page
• Under the video itself
• In the search pages
• On the channel pages
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Youtube date hider", "description": "This extension hide 'Youtube' video publish date", "version": "2.1", "icons": { "16": "/assets/icons/icon16.png", "32": "/assets/icons/icon32.png", "48": "/assets/icons/icon48.png", "128": "/assets/icons/icon128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "/assets/icons/icon16.png", "32": "/assets/icons/icon32.png", "48": "/assets/icons/icon48.png", "128": "/assets/icons/icon128.png" } }, "background": { "service_worker": "/ExtensionBackground.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "run_at": "document_start", "all_frames": false, "matches": ["https://www.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["/ExtensionContent.js"] } ], "permissions": ["storage", "tabs", "unlimitedStorage"], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["*"], "matches": ["https://*/*", "http://*/*"], "extension_ids": [] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Youtube date hider extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Youtube date hider extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Youtube date 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 date hider extension file

Select and download the Youtube date 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 date 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 date 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 date 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 date hider extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Althemist (ID: 000000d7a7baa430) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/31/2022 I have been looking a way to remove the dates on videos for a long time! thank you, right now only works in the search page, but still amazing

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Alejandro Ramirez (ID: 0000009723060d2b) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/22/2021 I liked it and works as expected, but it doesn't get rid of dates on the video itself. Thanks for making it free and not collecting data from uses!

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Ratral fiofanov (ID: 00000076688b5e00) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/15/2021 Can you make the same except backwards? Like an extension that forces date to show