Simple YouTube is a lightweight extension that simplifies your YouTube experience by removing unnecessary clutter.

Latest Version

Version
2.2.3
Update
February 9, 2024
Size
142KiB
Developer
Category
Users
103
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
Storage
*://*.youtube.com/*
See more

Simple YouTube Extension

Simple YouTube is a lightweight browser extension designed to streamline your YouTube experience by removing unnecessary clutter and providing customizable features.

Features

- Clutter-Free Interface: Say goodbye to distractions! Simple YouTube can remove clutter such as shorts, \"Watch Again\" feed, and short videos, allowing you to focus solely on the content you want to watch.

- Customization: Tailor your YouTube experience to your preferences. Simple YouTube allows you to configure all settings.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"description":"Simple YouTube is a lightweight extension that simplifies your YouTube experience by removing unnecessary clutter.",
"version":"2.2.3",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"Simple YouTube",
"permissions":["storage",
"*://*.youtube.com/*"],
"icons":{"16":"icons/16.png",
"32":"icons/32.png",
"48":"icons/48.png",
"96":"icons/96.png",
"128":"icons/128.png"},
"action":{"default_popup":"src/popup/index.html"},
"content_scripts":[{"all_frames":true,
"matches":["*://*.youtube.com/*"],
"js":["src/contentScript/index.js"]}],
"browser_specific_settings":{"gecko":{"id":"[email protected]"}}}
Read more

How to download and manually install Simple YouTube extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Simple YouTube 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 Simple YouTube extension file

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

Similar Extensions

icon

Clean YouTube - Remove Shorts & Related Videos Extension · Productivity 103 67 ★ 82.7KiB

icon

Simple YouTube Homepage Search Extension · Productivity 103 2 ★ 15.9KiB

icon

Remove YouTube Shorts Extension · Productivity 103 134 ★ 865KiB

icon

Custom Youtube Extension · Productivity 103 0 ★ 54.22KiB

icon

YouTube Detox: Optimize YT for Maximum Focus! Extension · Productivity 103 17 ★ 146KiB

icon

YouTube Markup Extension · Accessibility 103 13 ★ 26.09KiB

icon

Focus: YouTube Simplified Extension · Social & Communication 103 7 ★ 8.04KiB

icon

Youtube Cleaner Extension · Productivity 103 1 ★ 26.33KiB

icon

Simpli Youtube Extension · Productivity 103 3 ★ 16.79KiB

icon

YouTube Simplified Extension · Productivity 103 2 ★ 10.32KiB

icon

Control Panel for YouTube Extension · Productivity 103 13 ★ 52.33KiB

icon

UnTrap for YouTube Extension · Productivity 103 285 ★ 1.47MiB

icon

NewTube (YouTube Customizer & Enhancement) Extension · Productivity 103 75 ★ 3.04MiB

icon

Minimal YouTube Extension · Productivity 103 66 ★ 221KiB

icon

Minimal YouTube Homepage Extension · Productivity 103 17 ★ 10.33KiB

icon

Minimal Youtube theme Extension · Productivity 103 5 ★ 26.36KiB

icon

YouTube No Context Extension · Productivity 103 46 ★ 3.7KiB

icon

Popupblocker Extension · Productivity 103 1 ★ 25.07KiB

icon

YouTube Settings Extension · Productivity 103 18 ★ 130KiB

icon

Focused Youtube Extension · Productivity 103 180 ★ 182KiB

icon

Hide YouTube distraction - shorts block Extension · Productivity 103 9 ★ 82.12KiB

icon

YouShield - Remove YouTube Recommendations Extension · Productivity 103 14 ★ 38.27KiB

icon

YouTube Refined: Improve's YouTube UI Extension · Fun 103 21 ★ 13.08KiB

icon

No more shorts Extension · Productivity 103 10 ★ 11.53KiB