Replicate old YouTube look and features within the modern layout!

Latest Version

Version
3.5.5
Update
December 1, 2024
Size
304KiB
Developer
Category
Users
60,000+
Rating
4.12452 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
Scripting
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YouTube Redux Extension

Tired of looking for working alternatives to restore old Youtube layout? Embrace the current one modified in order to replicate multiple old styles while still actually using the modern Youtube interface.

Features include:
★ Customizable settings!
★ Classic video page layout along with its alternative version that mimics even older layouts
★ Small video player with size presets and pillarboxing
★ Disabling infinite scrolling for comments and related videos
★ Custom number of videos per row on the home page (from default 4 to 1-10)
★ True fullscreen mode
★ Automatic video unpausing during long sessions
★ Ability to restore classic YouTube logo and favicons
★ Precise, non-truncated values for likes/dislikes on the video page
★ Dark theme for playlists that matches old design
★ Hide the 'Autoplay' or 'Play on TV' button
★ Visual changes to home page, search results, channel page, explore pages and others
★ ...and more!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "YouTube Redux", "version": "3.5.5", "description": "Replicate old YouTube look and features within the modern layout!", "permissions": ["activeTab", "storage", "scripting"], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/16.png", "32": "images/32.png", "48": "images/48.png", "128": "images/128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/16.png", "32": "images/32.png", "48": "images/48.png", "128": "images/128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "exclude_matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/embed/*"], "js": [ "helpers/logger.js", "helpers/enums.js", "helpers/states.js", "initial-setup.js" ], "run_at": "document_start" }, { "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "exclude_matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/embed/*"], "js": ["main.js"], "css": ["styles.css"] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["images/*"], "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"] }, { "resources": ["helpers/*"], "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"] } ], "manifest_version": 3 }
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How to download and manually install YouTube Redux extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install YouTube Redux 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 Redux extension file

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

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User reviews

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YH T (ID: 000000d7643b8fb0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/20/2024 There an update for latest crash, good job creator.

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Ty S (ID: 0000004648e56e36) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/28/2024 This extension did indeed do what it promoted and said what it will do. But sadly, the new UI and interface YouTube just added in the new update completely broke the extension and now it's just a complete jumbled mess lol. I'll bump this review back up to 5 stars once the Dev updates this extension and gets' it working again. 5/10/2023 Edit: Everything works now, but there's just two problems. I'm unable to see dislikes, & the top bar remains dark on Theater Mode when in Light Mode. 3/27/2024: it's been breaking constantly over the past few months with little updates removing some bugs, but adding some more in so i'm gonna have to take this down to 3 stars for now until its fully functional. half of the features just straight up don't work anymore even after a reinstall so idk if this is my cup of tea anymore.

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Matthew Roughton (ArbestRiAgain) (ID: 000000fed16b5145) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/22/2024 CustomTube is better, but if you want to disable that ugly new watch UI and you use uBlock Origin add this into your custom filter: youtube.com##+js(set, yt.config_.EXPERIMENT_FLAGS.kevlar_watch_grid, false)

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Amani Boitel (ID: 000000dbc4f6050c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/15/2023 it brings us back to the old times and like it

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Lestrade (ID: 00000037d507b0fc) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/15/2023 Muito bom, mas deveria existir a opção de mudar a epóca do tema e deixar a aparencia dos vídeos e a barra de progresso no modo mais antigo.