# Boring YouTube

> A lightweight browser extension that turns YouTube thumbnails grayscale — inspired by Arc's Boring YouTube Boost.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/boring-youtube](https://chrome-stats.com/d/boring-youtube)

## Overview

- **ID:** `boring-youtube`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Morgan Koh
- **Category:** appearance
- **Daily users:** 25
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-05
- **First published:** 2025-09-07
- **Size:** 23 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/boring-youtube/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/delacrixmorgan/BoringYouTube](https://github.com/delacrixmorgan/BoringYouTube)

## Description

Boring YouTube is a lightweight browser extension that turns all YouTube thumbnails <strong>greyscale</strong>, inspired by Arc browser's beloved <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/fc7b98ded7ffe9a5d22603a449b9e02eac5e913af41efedf510f3a66b04ac382/https%3A//arc.net/boost/85806C86-A13B-4577-BD4D-05F03C95CE72" rel="nofollow">Boring YouTube</a> Boost by Simon Beel. 

Think about it: those bright, eye-catching thumbnails are <em>designed</em> to grab your attention and keep you scrolling. By removing the visual noise, you can focus on the content that actually matters to you — not what the algorithm thinks will get the most clicks.

It's that simple. Greyscale thumbnails = less distraction = more intentional viewing.

✅ <strong>Instant Greyscale</strong> - Converts all YouTube thumbnails to greyscale automatically
✅ <strong>Smart Fullscreen Detection</strong> - Automatically disables when you're watching videos fullscreen
✅ <strong>Dynamic Content Ready</strong> - Works seamlessly with YouTube's single-page application
✅ <strong>Cross-Platform</strong> - Available for <strong>Firefox</strong>, <strong>Chrome</strong> and <strong>Edge</strong>
✅ <strong>Lightweight &amp; Fast</strong> - Minimal performance impact, maximum focus
✅ <strong>Toggle Control</strong> - Easy on/off switch
✅ <strong>Developer Friendly</strong> - Clean, shared codebase architecture
✅ <strong>Zero Tracking</strong> - No data collection, no analytics, just pure functionality

## Rankings

- #22,248 — Overall
- #169 — booking
- #225 — algorithm
- #248 — boost

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `*://www.youtube.com/*`
- `*://youtube.com/*`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `www.youtube.com`
- `youtube.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: youtube.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/boring-youtube)