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
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
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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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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install YouTube Settings extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install YouTube Settings 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 Settings extension file

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

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User reviews

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Kubes' Content (ID: 00000056de3f020e) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/15/2023 Hiding watched videos works on the home page, but hides all suggested videos when on a video's page.

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Emma Chmelová (ID: 0000007f06eb4fc8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/25/2023 good

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Топпер Харли (ID: 0000007c1807f4b6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/05/2022 В описании написано что расширение убирает shorts. В реальности оно пытается лишь убрать кнопку shorts, но даже этого не может сделать и вместо нее убирает кнопку Подписки. Посмеялся вголос и удалил нафиг это недоразумение.

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Kamen Dochev (ID: 000000b429b762ac) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/12/2022 A great way to stop myself from watching Shorts, thanks! Maybe change the color of the pause and play button on the top right, too visible now.

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Lyubomir (ID: 000000cd8cad6f5b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/22/2022 Works great