Music Mode for YouTube™
What is Music Mode for YouTube™?
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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):
- 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
- Works as expected, providing audio only functionality for YouTube.
- Great quality of life features and customizable settings.
- Saves bandwidth by not streaming video content.
- Helps users focus while studying or working.
- Effective ad-skipping functionality.
- YouTube detects the extension and may restrict usage.
- Ad blocker does not work on some platforms (e.g., ChromeOS).
- Does not seem to reduce bandwidth usage for everyone.
- Some features, like the quick hide button, have had issues.
- Mixed feedback on performance when gaming.
- Works great for music without video.
- Good customization options.
- Helpful for focusing during tasks.
- Issues with YouTube detecting the extension.
- Ad blocker functionality problematic for some users.
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Music Mode for YouTube™ may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.
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Music Mode for YouTube™ has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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