Automatically removes playlist parameters from YouTube URLs and reloads the page

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1.4
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August 4, 2024
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YouTube Playlist URL Cleaner Extension

This extension automatically removes playlist parameters from YouTube URLs and reloads the page, offering a cleaner and more focused viewing experience. Perfect for a variety of scenarios:

1. Watch Later Videos: Easily remove videos from your Watch Later list as you view them, without disrupting your viewing session.

2. Course Playlists: Navigate through educational content more efficiently, focusing on individual lectures without playlist distractions.

3. Music Videos: Listen to songs from playlists without automatically advancing to the next track, giving you more control over your listening experience.

4. Tutorial Series: Follow along with multi-part tutorials at your own pace, without worrying about accidental skips to the next video.

5. Sharing Videos: Quickly generate clean, shareable links for specific videos, even if you found them within a playlist.

6. Podcast Episodes: Watch podcast episodes from a channel's playlist without auto-advancing, allowing you to pause and reflect between episodes.

7. Product Reviews: Compare multiple product reviews from a playlist without the distraction of autoplay, helping you make informed decisions.

8. Cooking Recipes: Follow cooking videos step-by-step without worrying about the next recipe in the playlist starting automatically.

9. Workout Routines: Control your exercise video progression manually, ensuring you complete each workout at your own pace.

10. Language Learning: Study language lessons sequentially, with the ability to easily replay videos without playlist interference.

Enjoy a distraction-free, customized YouTube viewing experience.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "YouTube Playlist URL Cleaner", "version": "1.4", "description": "Automatically removes playlist parameters from YouTube URLs and reloads the page", "permissions": ["tabs"], "host_permissions": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["content.js"], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "icons": { "16": "icon.png", "48": "icon.png", "128": "icon.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icon.png", "48": "icon.png", "128": "icon.png" } }}
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How to download and manually install YouTube Playlist URL Cleaner extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download YouTube Playlist URL Cleaner extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install YouTube Playlist URL Cleaner 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 Playlist URL Cleaner extension file

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

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