Music Mode for YouTube™
Blocks the video keeping only the audio on YouTube and YouTube Music.
Music Mode for YouTube™ - Enhance Your Listening Experience
"Music Mode for YouTube™" is a Chrome extension that blocks video playback on YouTube and YouTube Music, allowing users to enjoy audio-only streaming. It helps save bandwidth, reduce CPU/GPU usage, and hide unwanted images, making it ideal for music lovers. The extension features options to disable video, hide thumbnails, skip ads, and customize settings for various YouTube platforms. Additionally, it protects user privacy by storing preferences locally and does not collect any data.
Extension stats
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- declarativeNetRequest
- tabs
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
Size: 116.74K
Email: th*****@gmail.com
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Extension summary
Due to some recent YouTube changes the extension does not block the video on YouTube desktop but only hides it. The extension still blocks the video on YouTube Music and mobile YouTube. We are trying to fix it. Stay tuned!
The only Chrome extension that not only disables the video but also blocks it. The best extension to reduce the use of CPU and GPU, save bandwidth and hide NSFW content. Works on YouTube, YouTube Music and YouTube videos embedded in sites. FEATURES (ALL OPTIONAL):
- Blocks the video keeping only the audio
- Hides the video thumbnails
- Hides the images of channel/user avatars
- Hides various other images
- Disables the "Video paused. Continue watching?" message
- Skips the ads Separate options for YouTube, YouTube Music and YouTube videos embedded in other sites. You can enable/disable the extension for all tabs or for specific tabs.
Extra options:
- Hides the thumbnails and various other images in Google search when you search for a song or a singer
- Quick access buttons: two extra buttons on YouTube in order to hide the thumbnails and block the video quickly without using the popup window
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Very useful for studying and saving data
- Works well on various browsers
- Offers multiple options for users
- Great for reducing bandwidth consumption
Cons
- YouTube now detects the extension as an ad blocker
- Ineffective in significantly reducing data usage as claimed
- Functionality reduced due to YouTube's new protections
Most mentioned
- Extension is seen as an ad blocker by YouTube
- Reduced data consumption is a key feature
- Overall functionality has decreased in recent updates
User reviews
amazing this extension
by 
Sarvesh Srivastav, 2024-12-20
Sarvesh Srivastav, 2024-12-20 by 
Nanako Inoue, 2024-12-18
Nanako Inoue, 2024-12-18I dont really like it.
by 
Grayson Wallace, 2024-12-16
Grayson Wallace, 2024-12-16Extension safety
Risk impact
Music Mode for YouTube™ requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Music Mode for YouTube™ has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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