Simplifies the Youtube viewing experience

Latest Version

Version
0.1.0
Update
January 7, 2021
Size
16.79KiB
Developer
Category
Users
81
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
*://www.youtube.com/*
ActiveTab
Storage
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Simpli Youtube Extension

Remove YouTube recomendations , comments, and more to simplify your Youtube experience.
With all the control given to the user remove as little or as much as you want.

This extension enables you to reduce distractions and take control of your time while browsing YouTube in the following ways:

- Hide comments
- Simplify the navigation drawer
- Hide recommended video types
- Hide video information on videos
- Along with many more fully customizable features.

The options are also heavily customizable, so you can create exactly the experience you want.
So download and enjoy your simplified version of YouTube.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Simpli Youtube", "description": "Simplifies the Youtube viewing experience", "version": "0.1.0", "permissions": [ "*://www.youtube.com/*","activeTab","storage" ], "browser_action": { "default_popup": "mainpop.html", "default_title": "Youtube Rabbit Hole", "default_icon": { "16": "image/logo_16.png", "32": "image/logo_32.png", "48": "image/logo_48.png", "128": "image/logo_128.png"} }, "icons": { "16": "image/logo_16.png", "32": "image/logo_32.png", "48": "image/logo_48.png", "128": "image/logo_128.png"}, "content_scripts": [ { "matches":["https://www.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["script.js"], "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_idle" } ], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": true }}
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How to download and manually install Simpli Youtube extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Simpli Youtube extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Simpli Youtube 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 Simpli Youtube extension file

Select and download the Simpli Youtube 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 Simpli Youtube 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 Simpli Youtube 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 Simpli Youtube 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 Simpli Youtube extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Fahad adnan (ID: 0000004ce1373fdf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/08/2021 Omg its amazing !!! Exactly what I've been looking for

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Zayd Adnan (ID: 000000bb30c9fc51) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/08/2021 Great extension! Keeps me from spending all day on Youtube and really easy to use!