Choose your own YouTube layout, and more!

Latest Version

Version
1.2.7.2
Update
February 1, 2024
Size
828KiB
Developer
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
3.85654 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout Extension

What if you could just choose your YouTube layout? Well, now you can! CustomTube lets you choose between recreations of any YouTube layout from 2008-2021, all with a single click!

Outside of the layout selector, CustomTube has even more options, including:
-Ability to loop videos by default (with an option to exclude playlist videos)
-Choose the size of the video player
-Make search better by hiding some irrelevant results
-Hide the \"Shorts\" button on the sidebar
-And more, with even more options planned for future updates!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout", "version": "1.2.7.2", "description": "Choose your own YouTube layout, and more!", "permissions": ["storage"], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/16.png", "32": "images/32.png", "48": "images/48.png", "128": "images/128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/16.png", "32": "images/32.png", "48": "images/48.png", "128": "images/128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "exclude_matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/embed/*"], "css": ["general.css","css/bt-universalized-elements.css","css/static.css","css/static-scrolling.css","css/psuedo-static.css","css/rich-grid.css","css/topbar.css","css/sidebar.css","css/chips.css","css/search.css","css/watch-page.css","css/watch-page-blobs.css","css/ltod.css","css/description.css","css/comments.css","css/playlist-panel.css","css/channel-rework.css","css/related-videos.css","css/cosmicpanda.css","css/polymer.css","css/sub-btn.css","css/menus.css","css/player.css","css/appbar.css","css/global-color-palette.css","compatibility.css"], "run_at": "document_start" }, { "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "exclude_matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/embed/*"], "js": [ "initial-setup.js" ], "run_at": "document_start" }, { "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "exclude_matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/embed/*"], "js": ["main.js"] } ],"web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": ["/images/*"],"matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"] },{ "resources": ["css/*"],"matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"] },{ "resources": ["scripts/*"], "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"]}], "manifest_version": 3 }
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How to download and manually install CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout 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 CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout 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 CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout extension file

Select and download the CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout 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 CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout 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 CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout 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 CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout 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 CustomTube - Restore the Old YouTube Layout extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Matthew Roughton (ArbestRiAgain) (ID: 000000fed16b5145) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/02/2024 Compared to YT Redux this is BASED. It does a lot better job at replicating the HitchHiker layout than YT Redux, with the channel icon placement, the sidebar, icons and much more! One winking button to make YouTube look better! EDIT: Some Tampermonkey scripts and custom CSS for a more classic looking player makes this infinitely better than stock.

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Zalazad (ID: 000000da9304efc0) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/29/2023 finally i can have the 2008/2009 layout but 1 issue that is that the views and sub button is offset to the right from the place where it should be

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rd rd (ID: 00000061a70f8465) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/05/2023 can you add this extension to pale moon as well plz

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MajinTails (ID: 000000856adbb271) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/30/2023 Cool! Any plan to add the ability to change the favicon?

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George Hunda (ID: 000000d7d96a7870) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/27/2023 Absolutely fantastic!