Customize, shuffle and play random videos from any YouTube channel.

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Version
3.1.11
Update
October 10, 2024
Size
196KiB
Developer
nikkelm.dev
Category
Users
6,000+
Rating
4.71154 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
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Random YouTube Video Extension

Do you have a favourite YouTube channel, but don't know what to watch? This extension is for you!

The \"Random YouTube Video\" extension adds a \"Shuffle\" button to YouTube channel, video and shorts pages, which will play a truly random video from the current channel. Use the extension's popup to customize your experience even further!

Level up your YouTube experience with these features:
✔ A new shuffle button that uses the native look and feel of YouTube - including dark mode - so it fits right in with the YouTube interface you're used to!
✔ Utilize a wide range of options to individualize your experience, such as ignoring shorts, only shuffling from the most recent videos or shuffling multiple videos into a playlist!
✔ A smart, 100% anonymous backend technology ensures that popular channels shuffle as fast as possible, no matter how many video uploads they have!
✔ ...and much more!


Do you want to support the extension's development or say thank you? Consider donating or sponsoring the project on GitHub:
https://ko-fi.com/nikkelm
https://github.com/sponsors/NikkelM

Do you have questions or feedback? Feel free to open an issue on the project's GitHub page:
https://github.com/NikkelM/Random-YouTube-Video


Latest changes:
v3.1.11
- Changed the default settings to not open shuffled videos in a new tab.
- Moved the informative text about remaining YouTube API quota to the advanced settings menu.
- Updated the welcome page for a better experience.

v3.1.10
- News page will no longer open after updating from v3.1.5 or an earlier version.

v3.1.9
- Temporarily disabled the news feature.

v3.1.8
- The button's tooltip may now show additional information on the shuffle status.
- The extension will now show that a shuffle is still running when navigating within a channel.
- Fixed a bug where an active shuffle would continue in the background when navigating to a different channel.
- Fixed a bug where clicking the shuffle button while the shuffle was running would start a second shuffle at the same time.
- Fixed a bug where the shuffle button would sometimes not be added to the page if it was opened directly from a new tab.
- Fixed a bug where the playlist created by the extension would sometimes not be renamed correctly.
- Fixed an animation bug when ignoring shorts and shuffling a channel with many videos from a shorts page.
- Fixed the shuffle button not being added to the channel page if the browser is using a new YouTube UI.

v3.1.7
- The extension's news page can now be updated with breaking changes or other important information without the need to update the extension itself.
- Fixed some dynamic content on the News page.
- Added a hint in the popup if no channel has yet been visited.
- Removed some unneeded scripts from the extension's pages.

You can always view the full Changelog here: https://github.com/NikkelM/Random-YouTube-Video/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Random YouTube Video", "description": "Customize, shuffle and play random videos from any YouTube channel.", "version": "3.1.11", "version_name": "3.1.11", "manifest_version": 3, "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "content.js" ], "matches": [ "*://*.youtube.com/*" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs" ], "action": { "default_popup": "html/popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon-16-red.png", "32": "icons/icon-32-red.png", "48": "icons/icon-48-red.png", "128": "icons/icon-128-red.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "icons/icon-16-red.png", "32": "icons/icon-32-red.png", "48": "icons/icon-48-red.png", "128": "icons/icon-128-red.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "options_page": "html/popup.html"}
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How to download and manually install Random YouTube Video extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Random YouTube Video 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 Random YouTube Video extension file

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

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User reviews

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JerezFIN (ID: 000000f5f49a1eca) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/05/2023 Damn! Thanks alot for this extension highly needed extension and very useful <3

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indie leet (indieleet) (ID: 00000016f1eefae1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/28/2023 Perfect!

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Nick Saris (ID: 00000093b5e915c3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/12/2023 Excellent extension with a great simple UI. Had features I didn't know I wanted like auto playlists which were great. Deserves more love, should be an official feature.

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Андрей Черкашин (ID: 000000ddd614c018) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/13/2023 thank you Nikkel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Mike Vincent (ID: 000000655dd32719) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/21/2023 Works fine but it has trouble with this channel with 18K videos: EpicSkillshot - LoL VOD Library After loading for about 3 minutes it shows "Error: Could not establish connection. Receiving end does not exist"