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Hide distracting elements on YouTube
Latest Version
Version
1.8.4
Update
April 27, 2023
Size
130KiB
Developer
startab.io
Category
Users
1,000+ 
Rating
4.27778 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Extension ID
Languages Support
Permissions
Storage
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YouTube Settings Extension
Introducing YouTube Enhancer: a sophisticated browser extension designed to streamline your YouTube experience by selectively hiding specific elements on the page. Say goodbye to distractions and enjoy an optimized viewing experience tailored to your preferences.
Please note: YouTube Enhancer is only compatible with the new YouTube layout. To switch, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/new
★ Key Features:
YouTube Enhancer offers the ability to hide numerous elements, including:
- Previously watched videos
- Video information
- Video comments and comment actions
- Mini player and theater mode video actions
- Dislike button and video description
- Voice search, video upload, apps, and notifications buttons
- Posts, video tags, and YouTube Shorts
★ Advantages:
Faster page load times
Expedited content discovery
Minimized distractions
Decreased data usage
Display of only new videos in suggestions
★ Privacy Assurance:
Your personal information is secure; we neither share nor have access to it.
★ Support:
For assistance, please email us at [email protected], and we will respond promptly.
Share feature suggestions and report bugs at https://forms.gle/kGzvmJ2LRkfXhoXu5
★ Update Log:
V 1.8.4 [22.12.2022]
Resolved issue with hiding Shorts sidebar button
Enhanced performance
V 1.8.3 [20.08.2022]
Added Pause/Play button on YouTube for easier extension management
V 1.8.2
Implemented sidebar settings
Refined UI
Fixed issues with Video Tags, Video Description, Shorts, and Watched Videos
Open-sourced the project: https://github.com/Kristiyan96/YouTubeEnhancer
V 1.8.1
Enabled hiding watched videos in subscriptions
Improved UI
Fixed issues with mini-player and theater mode
V 1.8
Integrated extension control into YouTube's top-right corner
Simplified UI
Updated logo and name
Disabled 'Show all'/'Hide all' buttons when not applicable
V 1.7
Resolved various issues
V 1.6
Added Pause/Resume functionality for the extension
V 1.4
Restricted permissions to YouTube only
Implemented Pause/Resume feature
Relocated Show All/Hide All buttons to the top
Made minor UI improvements
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Please note: YouTube Enhancer is only compatible with the new YouTube layout. To switch, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/new
★ Key Features:
YouTube Enhancer offers the ability to hide numerous elements, including:
- Previously watched videos
- Video information
- Video comments and comment actions
- Mini player and theater mode video actions
- Dislike button and video description
- Voice search, video upload, apps, and notifications buttons
- Posts, video tags, and YouTube Shorts
★ Advantages:
Faster page load times
Expedited content discovery
Minimized distractions
Decreased data usage
Display of only new videos in suggestions
★ Privacy Assurance:
Your personal information is secure; we neither share nor have access to it.
★ Support:
For assistance, please email us at [email protected], and we will respond promptly.
Share feature suggestions and report bugs at https://forms.gle/kGzvmJ2LRkfXhoXu5
★ Update Log:
V 1.8.4 [22.12.2022]
Resolved issue with hiding Shorts sidebar button
Enhanced performance
V 1.8.3 [20.08.2022]
Added Pause/Play button on YouTube for easier extension management
V 1.8.2
Implemented sidebar settings
Refined UI
Fixed issues with Video Tags, Video Description, Shorts, and Watched Videos
Open-sourced the project: https://github.com/Kristiyan96/YouTubeEnhancer
V 1.8.1
Enabled hiding watched videos in subscriptions
Improved UI
Fixed issues with mini-player and theater mode
V 1.8
Integrated extension control into YouTube's top-right corner
Simplified UI
Updated logo and name
Disabled 'Show all'/'Hide all' buttons when not applicable
V 1.7
Resolved various issues
V 1.6
Added Pause/Resume functionality for the extension
V 1.4
Restricted permissions to YouTube only
Implemented Pause/Resume feature
Relocated Show All/Hide All buttons to the top
Made minor UI improvements
Source Manifest.json
{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "YouTube Settings", "version": "1.8.4", "description": "Hide distracting elements on YouTube", "options_page": "src/pages/options/index.html", "background": { "service_worker": "src/pages/background/index.js" }, "action": { "default_popup": "src/pages/popup/index.html", "default_icon": "icon-48.png" }, "icons": { "128": "icon-128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://youtube.com/*", "*://www.youtube.com/*", "*://m.youtube.com/*" ], "exclude_matches": [ "*://*.music.youtube.com/*" ], "js": [ "src/pages/content/index.js" ], "css": [ "assets/css/contentStyle.chunk.css" ] } ], "permissions": [ "storage" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*.youtube.com/*" ], "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAjLmHskxKwu9jqTYh9pAo9vGLqe13D03vptq3wwRrDAS9bitqhYazzgoUZ+F0yCWJvP/1WszPF/VMlYbQVRul4bTXD5p9CpEhHtwNUsGEp0emBpzbKqWqcrGyIg05cQ5fQoD96O7etY1StEk/CGZZSuzeHkK+s0MxJEp9qQ/cb5k6KiI684pdHctcqjM5ukEDYLmsUszIYNTf2vQ+B8yD255kxpxmQmpdie9dO9zaQ1vmJFqvITd2/wvVq0I7gXI/PmRSUQGLmRUYyEciQh97cuk1urv4lyDNuRUc5deef0mCX3V/FV4Mmg5y0LwWKLoNeMBFkTJ+K0FlDMsQvgKGNwIDAQAB", "devtools_page": "src/pages/devtools/index.html", "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "assets/js/*.js", "assets/css/*.css", "icon-128.png", "icon-48.png" ], "matches": [ "*://*/*" ] } ]}
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