Listen to audio (no video) in YouTube and all embedded videos.

Latest Version

Version
0.1.9
Update
June 19, 2024
Size
40.45KiB
Developer
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
3.54054 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
WebRequest
DeclarativeNetRequest
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Audio Only for YouTube™ Extension

This extension lets you easily load YouTube videos with audio-only content.

The toolbar button serves as an ON|OFF switch. When the button's color is red, the add-on is active and when the color is lite grey, it is inactive. Please note that the default state is active. When you open a YouTube page and play a video, the add-on automatically loads audio source only and prevents the video content from loading. This way, you will save your internet bandwidth because the video content is much larger compared to the audio content. Moreover, when you just want to \"listen\" to a video, there is no need to load the video content at all.

Note: if you see any errors while the addon is active (i.e. the audio is not playing), please reload the page once. Moreover, this extension is not working for live video items.

Important note: Audio Only for YouTube™ add-on does NOT belong or relate to YouTube and has NO affiliations with Google Inc. or YouTube website at all. It is an unofficial extension that is developed and maintained independently by its author. YouTube™ is a registered trademark of Google Inc.

If you have a feature request, or found a bug to report, please fill out the bug report form on the add-on's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/audio-only-for-youtube.html).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "0.1.9", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Audio Only for YouTube\u2122", "host_permissions": ["*://*.youtube.com/*", "*://*.googlevideo.com/*"], "homepage_url": "https://mybrowseraddon.com/audio-only-for-youtube.html", "description": "Listen to audio (no video) in YouTube and all embedded videos.", "permissions": [ "storage", "webRequest", "declarativeNetRequest" ], "commands": { "_execute_action": {} }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "web_accessible_resources": [{ "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "resources": ["data/content_script/page_context/inject.js"] }], "action": { "default_title": "Audio Only for YouTube\u2122", "default_icon": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": false, "run_at": "document_start", "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["data/content_script/inject.js"] }, { "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_end", "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/embed*"], "js": ["data/content_script/inject.js"] }], "icons": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png", "128": "data/icons/128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Audio Only for YouTube™ extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Audio Only for YouTube™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Audio Only for 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 Audio Only for YouTube™ extension file

Select and download the Audio Only for 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 Audio Only for 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 Audio Only for 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 Audio Only for 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 Audio Only for YouTube™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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ndris (ID: 0000000a16267108) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/30/2023 Nice extension I like!

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Даниил Вагин (ID: 000000db66860b68) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/25/2023 Очень крутая штука. Нашёл случайно. Трафик экономит. Процессурную мощность тоже экономит. Работает именно так, как я давно желал. Спасибо. P.S. Оказывается на ютубе, если наводить курсор на окно с видео, нагрузка на цп поднимается 0_0

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Nathan Jamrosz (ID: 0000009680f0faa2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/21/2023 Works as advertised. Idk if it helps w/ bandwith or cpu usage but yea! It Works!

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Fluxdeken Flux (ID: 000000b20965611e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/23/2023 Works perfectly fine, thanks a lot. Don't forget to turn off Adblock

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sushil karkee (ID: 0000009cd4e7a0e9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/14/2023 Working in Chrome version 114.0.5735.133