Simple Auto HD (Open Source)

Simple Auto HD (Open Source)

Simple Auto HD quality selector for YouTube. Up to 8k/4k (60fps/50fps/48fps/30fps) supported. Theater mode.

Simple Auto HD (Open Source)
What is Simple Auto HD (Open Source)?
Simple Auto HD (Open Source) is an effective Chrome extension designed to auto-select the best available quality for YouTube videos. Lightweight and efficient, it supports video quality of up to 8K and frame rates up to 60fps. The extension is completely open-source and places importance on user privacy with no data tracking or user data collection.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.51 (43)
Version: 2.0.5 (Last updated: 2023-06-13)
Creation date: 2019-12-19
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • *://www.youtube.com/*
Size: 53.13K
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Merlin
Summary

✔ Lightweight and efficient

✔ Fully open source: https://github.com/sameernyaupane/simple-auto-hd

✔ No tracking, or any user data collection.

✔ Supports up to 8k quality and (60fps/50fps/48fps/30fps) modes

✔ Option to Select best available quality automatically

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Open source
  • Works properly
  • No hidden ads
  • Customizable quality options
Cons
  • Does not work on some browsers
  • Some errors in console
  • Occasional issues with quality selection
Most mentioned
  • Open source
  • Works properly
  • Quality selection
  • Does not work on some browsers
Recent reviews
Please add m.youtube.com support.
by Ali Rezaee Ali Rezaee, 2024-05-11

Minimal, functional, no hidden ads (hate those)...Full open source...The best Auto HD on the site....
by João Mendonça João Mendonça, 2024-01-19

Simple, open source and works properly. Well done dev.
by TZ Shuhag TZ Shuhag, 2024-04-08
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Safety
Risk impact

Simple Auto HD (Open Source) may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Simple Auto HD (Open Source) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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