Audio Only for YouTube™

Name: Audio Only for YouTube™
Rating: 3.4026 (77 reviews)
Author: Sevina

By: Sevina

Listen to audio (no video) in YouTube and all embedded videos.

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Features & Capabilities

Audio Only for YouTube™ is a Chrome extension designed to let users listen to YouTube and embedded videos in audio-only mode, helping save internet bandwidth by preventing video data from loading. The extension features a simple toolbar button that toggles the audio-only mode on and off, indicated by a color change: red when active and light grey when inactive. When active, the add-on automatically loads only the audio stream of videos, making it ideal for users who want to listen without streaming video content.

This extension operates independently and is not affiliated with YouTube or Google Inc. It is perfect for users looking to reduce data usage or enjoy audio content when video is unnecessary. For feature requests or bug reports, users can visit the add-on's homepage.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on Entertainment

By:

Sevina

Daily users:

1,116 -7

Rating:

3.40

(77)

Version:

0.2.0 Last updated: 2025-05-17

Version code:

5950739

Creation date:

2018-11-20

Risk:

Permissions:

Host permissions:

*://*.youtube.com/*
*://*.googlevideo.com/*

Content scripts matches:

*.youtube.com

Size:

43.14KB

Email:

se*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-13

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 3,055 ▲ 6

Other rankings

#295 in Tabs ▲ 1

#20 in audio keyword 36

#20 in udio keyword 7

#32 in listen keyword 23

#103 in trademark keyword 11 ▲ 1

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Audio Only for YouTube™ (v0.2.0)

5,000 3.57

(47)

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Developed by:

Sevina

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/audio-only-for-youtube/

Email:

se*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://mybrowseraddon.com/audio-only-for-youtube.html

Permission Change History

2025-05-17: Version 0.1.3 → 0.2.0

Add Host permissions: *://*.youtube.com/* *://*.googlevideo.com/*

Add Permissions: webRequest declarativeNetRequest

Remove Permissions: *://*.youtube.com/*

User Reviews

The add-on shows mixed results: PC users, especially on Windows, report it can work and be useful, but the majority describe it as not working or intermittently broken, with Android not supported and compatibility issues from YouTube updates. Streams/broadcasts support is limited, and users sometimes encounter errors. Overall reliability is the main concern despite some positive PC-focused feedback and praise when it operates.

Pros

Works on Windows PC according to several reviewers.
Receives positive praise when it functions (e.g., excellent work, great add-on).
Some users report it works in specific Firefox configurations/versions (e.g., PC Firefox ESR 64-bit)

Cons

Frequently does not work or is unreliable for many users.
No mobile support: Android usage is not working.
Breakage due to YouTube changes: compatibility issues requiring updates to restore functionality.
Limited functionality with streams and broadcasts (not working with streams/broadcasts).
Occasional error messages and playback failures when attempting to play videos.

Recent reviews

by Lo*****, 2026-06-27

Working on 6/23/26, worth noting that when originally activated it reloaded my youtube pages that were open, but did not actually work until I completely shut them and reopened.

by Ti*****, 2026-06-23

May 31 2026 working :D

by Ma*****, 2026-06-01

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Is Audio Only for YouTube™ Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

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

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Request access to the following domains: youtube.com, googlevideo.com
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Risk likelihood

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Audio Only for YouTube™ is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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