YouTube Settings chrome extension

Version: 1.8.4
YouTube Settings
Hide distracting elements on YouTube
4.33 Based on 12 user rates

What is YouTube Settings?

YouTube Settings is a youtube extension for chrome. it's a free extension and is featured in Productivity, it has 928 active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 4.33 from 12 rated user, last update is 498 days ago.


What’s new in version 1.8.4?

                YouTube Settings is a browser extension that allows you to customize your YouTube experience by hiding certain elements on the page. This can help reduce distractions and improve your overall experience on the site.

If you find yourself getting distracted by comments, info, or other elements on the page, this extension can help you focus on the video.

NOTE: This extension does NOT work with the old layout. Please switch to the new one here: **[https://www.youtube.com/new](https://www.youtube.com/new)**

★ Features:

- YouTube Settings can hide the following elements:
    - Watched videos
    - Video info
    - Video comments
    - Comment actions
    - Mini player video actions
    - Theater mode/default video action
    - Dislike button
    - Video description
    - Search with voice button
    - Upload video button
    - Apps button
    - Notifications button
    - Posts
    - Video tags
    - Shorts
    

★ Benefits:

- Improved load time
- Faster content discovery
- Reduced distractions
- Reduced data usage
- Only new videos in suggestions

★ Privacy:

- We do not share, nor have access to, any of your personal information.

★ Support:

- Feel free to contact support at **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**. We'll reply as soon as possible.
- Suggest features and report bugs on **[https://forms.gle/kGzvmJ2LRkfXhoXu5](https://forms.gle/kGzvmJ2LRkfXhoXu5)**


★  Updates

V 1.8.4 [22.12.2022]
- Fix issue hiding Shorts sidebar button
- performance improvements

V 1.8.3 [20.08.2022]
- Show Pause/Play button on YouTube to stop the extension with less clicks

V 1.8.2
- Show settings in a sidebar
- Better UI
- Fixed Video Tags, Video description, Shorts, Watched videos
- Open-sourced the project https://github.com/Kristiyan96/YouTubeSettings

V 1.8.1
- Hide watched videos in subscriptions as well
- Improved UI
- Fixed mini-player and theater mode not working

V 1.8
- Control extension from YouTube's top--right corner. No need to pin it.
- Simpler UI
- Change logo and name
- Disable 'Show all'/'Hide all' buttons when not applicable

V 1.7 
- Fix issues

V 1.6
- Pause/Resume extension

V 1.4
- Require permissions only for YouTube
- Pause/Resume 
- Move Show All/Hide All at the top
- small UI improvements            

How to install YouTube Settings?

You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.


Preview of YouTube Settings


Technical Features:

  • Latest Version: 1.8.4
  • Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
  • License: Free
  • Latest update: Thursday, December 22nd, 2022
  • Author: Startab

YouTube Settings Available languages:

English (United States).


FAQ


Reviews of youtube settings:


Kamen Dochev November 12th, 2022
Kamen Dochev

A great way to stop myself from watching Shorts, thanks! Maybe change the color of the pause and play button on the top right, too visible now.


Lyubomir July 22nd, 2022
Lyubomir

Works great


Hanako IsMyWaifu May 19th, 2022
Hanako IsMyWaifu

doesn't disable mini-player button, the only thing i need from this extension

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