Chrome extension to hide/reduce the number of videos shown on YouTube.

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Version
1.1.2
Update
November 27, 2024
Size
1.75MiB
Developer
Category
Users
79
Rating
4.8 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Scripting
Storage
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Shift Youtube Optimizer Extension

As the summary above states, this is a simple open-source chrome extension written in vanilla JavaScript, CSS and of course, HTML, using the Chrome Extension format, although shortly there should be an extension for Firefox as well. I noticed a number of other Chrome Extensions that were similar but they all only worked on the homepage, so I decided to make one that worked all over the site, and didn't need the mouse to scroll before it would activate.

I spent a few days looking into how YouTube sets up the front-end of their website, so if anyone has any questions, feel free to shoot me a message. Also, if anyone would like to check out the source-code, or contribute to make it ever better (or fix bugs), check out the github page for this chrome extension : https://github.com/robertfrosty/shift-yt-optimizer .
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name":"Shift Youtube Optimizer","description":"Chrome extension to hide/reduce the number of videos shown on YouTube.","version":"1.1.2","manifest_version":3,"content_scripts":[{"matches":["https://*.youtube.com/*"],"js":["observe.js"]}],"action":{"default_popup":"./ui/options.html","default_icon": {"16":"./ui/icons/icon.png","32":"./ui/icons/icon2x.png","48":"./ui/icons/icon3x.png","128":"./ui/icons/icon128px.png"}},"icons":{"16":"./ui/icons/icon.png","32":"./ui/icons/icon2x.png","48":"./ui/icons/icon3x.png","128":"./ui/icons/icon128px.png"},"permissions":["activeTab","scripting","storage"]}
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How to download and manually install Shift Youtube Optimizer extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Shift Youtube Optimizer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Shift Youtube Optimizer 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 Shift Youtube Optimizer extension file

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

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User reviews

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Juan Manuel Castiblanco Caicedo (ID: 00000049c673b8fb) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/13/2021 En mi Opinion esta muy buena y cumple con lo que promete, Pero tengo problemas ya que al querer buscar una cancion que ya escuche no me saldria, entonces me tocaria apagar la extencion en esos casos. Pienso que podria ser mas util si cuando estuviera viendo un video ocultara todos los videos que salen en la parte derecha pienso que eso haria que youtube consumiera menos ram, no se pero gran extension.

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Nathan Winner (ID: 000000e415ea97f1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/24/2021 Amazing!

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Jimbo Slice (ID: 0000003cf961ef10) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/24/2021 Literally the best Chrome extension on the Chrome Web store. If you are not using this you are not doing yourself any favors. Install this!!

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King Sheen (ID: 000000fc28122fbd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/24/2021 Such a great idea executed in a clean, simple way. A must have for any binge watcher on youtube!