YouTube Thumbnail Viewer

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Version
1.2.0
Update
May 15, 2024
Size
24.17KiB
Developer
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Users
168
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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YouTube Thumbnail Viewer Extension

Displays the thumbnail image link of the currently playing YouTube video to the left of the title. If you click the added thumbnail image, the high resolution image of the thumbnail image will be displayed in a new window.

Video thumbnails are never shown when played, so this extension allows you to see them while the video is playing.

Enjoy YouTube!

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Additional features:
You can now remove the links to other videos displayed at the end of the video by right-clicking on the thumbnail image. You can switch the display by right-clicking again.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "YouTube Thumbnail Viewer", "version": "1.2.0", "icons": { "128": "128.png" }, "manifest_version": 3, "description": "YouTube Thumbnail Viewer", "host_permissions": [ "https://www.youtube.com/*" ], "content_scripts": [{ "matches": [ "https://www.youtube.com/watch*" ], "js": [ "content.js" ] }]}
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How to download and manually install YouTube Thumbnail Viewer extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install YouTube Thumbnail Viewer 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 Thumbnail Viewer extension file

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

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User reviews

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Satish Sharma (ID: 000000736764bbc7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/19/2023 Brilliant. Not taking much space as well satisfies the purpose.

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tmacoto (ID: 00000007404e22d9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/14/2022 Awesome and simple to easy !!