YouTube: Play Only Audio

Turn off video of any YouTube video and play only its audio.

YouTube: Play Only Audio

YouTube: Play Only Audio is a Chrome extension that adds a toggle button to disable video playback on any YouTube video and play only its audio. The extension works on individual tabs, allowing you to have video enabled in one window or tab while disabled in another. Please note that ad-blocking software might affect the functioning of this extension and it may not work with live videos.
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Extension stats

Users: 64
-11
Version: 1.0.5 (Last updated: 2021-01-14)
Creation date: 2021-01-10
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • *://www.youtube.com/*
  • *://*.googlevideo.com/*
Size: 11.88K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Adds a "VIDEO: ON/OFF" toggle button to the YouTube video player to allow you to quickly and easily turn off video of any YouTube video and play only its audio.

This extension works on individual tabs meaning you can disable video playback in one window or tab and have it enabled in another.

Note: Ad-blocking software might affect the functioning of this extension. This extension may not work with live videos.

User reviews

Great Work... Keep it up...
by Bhargav Vadaliya, 2022-05-31
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube: Play Only Audio requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouTube: Play Only Audio has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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