This extension lets you apply a black and white filter to YouTube videos and images, with manual or scheduled activation.

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1.1
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December 8, 2024
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53.9KiB
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joantomasmiralles.es
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144
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5 ★
Manifest Version
3
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YouTube B/W Filter Extension

YouTube B/W Filter – Black and White Video & Image Filter with Schedule Mode

Take control over your YouTube viewing experience with the YouTube B/W Filter Chrome extension! This extension allows you to easily apply a black and white filter to all videos and images on YouTube. You can toggle the filter manually or set it to activate automatically within a specific time window using the Schedule Mode.

Features:
Manual Control: Toggle the black and white filter on or off at any time.
Schedule Mode: Set a start and end time for when the filter should be applied automatically.
Customizable Time Settings: Choose your preferred schedule with a user-friendly time input for flexible filter management.
Real-Time Updates: The filter is applied to videos, images, and video previews as soon as they are loaded on the page.
Seamless Experience: Works across YouTube videos, thumbnails, tooltips, and video previews to create a unified black and white experience.
How It Works:
Manual Mode: Simply enable or disable the filter by checking the box in the extension's popup.
Schedule Mode: Set the time period for the filter to automatically activate, such as during your work hours, study sessions, or for focused viewing.
Whether you're looking to reduce distractions or simply prefer a grayscale theme for YouTube, this extension gives you total control.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "YouTube B/W Filter", "version": "1.1", "description": "This extension lets you apply a black and white filter to YouTube videos and images, with manual or scheduled activation.", "permissions": ["activeTab", "storage"], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/youtube-logo-black.png", "48": "images/youtube-logo-black.png", "128": "images/youtube-logo-black.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/youtube-logo-black.png", "48": "images/youtube-logo-black.png", "128": "images/youtube-logo-black.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["content.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install YouTube B/W Filter extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download YouTube B/W Filter extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YouTube B/W Filter 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 B/W Filter Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install YouTube B/W Filter 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 B/W Filter extension file

Select and download the YouTube B/W Filter 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 B/W Filter 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 B/W Filter 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 B/W Filter 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 B/W Filter extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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