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.
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Extension stats

Users: 50,000+
Rating: 4.58
(327)
Version: 6.4.8 (Last updated: 2024-11-25)
Creation date: 2020-06-17
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • tabs
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 116.74K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Music Mode for YouTube™ (v1.2.2)
4.05 (39) 2,115+
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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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):

  1. Blocks the video keeping only the audio
  2. Hides the video thumbnails
  3. Hides the images of channel/user avatars
  4. Hides various other images
  5. Disables the "Video paused. Continue watching?" message
  6. 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:

  1. Hides the thumbnails and various other images in Google search when you search for a song or a singer
  2. Quick access buttons: two extra buttons on YouTube in order to hide the thumbnails and block the video quickly without using the popup window
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very useful tool for students that saves on bandwidth
  • Works well with YouTube Music and reduces data consumption
  • Numerous options provided to users for customizability
  • Great interface that is user-friendly
  • Extension has been reliable for long-term users
Cons
  • Ineffectiveness against new YouTube ad block detection
  • Video playback is blocked when the extension is on
  • Some users report it doesn't work as intended after updates
  • Perceived as an adblocker which violates YouTube's Terms of Service
  • Some users find it less useful now than before
Most mentioned
  • Works well on YouTube Music
  • Blocks video display to save bandwidth
  • New YouTube protections are causing issues with playback
  • User-friendly interface
  • Issues with YouTube detecting it as an adblocker
User reviews
by Imperial Guard, 2025-01-07

by adz, 2025-01-03

song are best
by satis suman, 2025-01-03
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Extension 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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