Not yet, AV1

Extremely lightweight Chrome plugin to disable AV1 on YouTube and other sites.
What is Not yet, AV1?
"Not yet, AV1" is a simple, high-performing Chrome extension. This tool, following the principles of 'less is more', effectively disables AV1 on YouTube and other similar online platforms. Not yet, AV1 is based on h264ify by erkserkserks, abiding by the MIT License.

Extension stats

Users: 5,000+
Rating: 4.70 (37)
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2019-11-03)
Creation date: 2019-11-02
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 74.37K

Other platforms

Not yet, AV1 (v1.0.0)
5.00 (3) 102
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Licensed under MIT License. Based on h264ify by erkserkserks which is also licensed under MIT License.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Reduces CPU load
  • Works well on older PCs and laptops
  • Allows GPU hardware decoding
  • Improves video playback performance in certain cases
Cons
  • Increased internet bandwidth usage
  • Subpar video quality at lower resolutions
  • Artifacts during playback with certain hardware
  • Issues with re-enabling AV1 after uninstalling the extension
Most mentioned
  • Thanks, it's working great.
  • My 2011 PC can't handle AV1, thanks!
  • Turned off AV1 at YouTube settings but it didn't work even if I refreshed the page.
Recent reviews
is there any alternative of this masterpiece?
by Hsiaoyu C., 2024-10-11

Works so much better 100% would recommend. Thank you Dev.
by Ash Ro, 2024-10-06

плюсы и минусы этого расширения +меньше нагрузка на ЦП +ютуб летает на слабых пк/ноутах -жрет больше интернета (25-50% на 480р и ниже. 50-100% на 720-1080р. 150-300% на 1440р+) -хуже качество. особенно на низких разрешениях. AV1 спасение для 144-480р. вот и всё
by timtim Drim tim, 2024-09-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Not yet, AV1 requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Not yet, AV1 has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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