YouTube High Definition

This extension is powerful tool that will let you play all videos in HD and change video player size automatically.

The YouTube High Definition Chrome extension enhances your video watching experience by automatically playing all YouTube videos in high definition. It allows you to customize the video player size to suit your preferences, turn off annotations for distraction-free viewing, and auto mute videos. Additionally, this extension supports HD playback for YouTube videos embedded on external sites such as Twitter, Reddit, and Facebook, ensuring consistent quality wherever you watch online videos.

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By:
http://barisderin.com/
Users:
10,000
Rating:
3.78
(161)
Version:
118.1.4 Last updated: 2024-09-10
Creation date:
2022-05-31
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size:
210.00KB
Email:
ba*****@yahoo.com
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Data ingested on:
2025-07-11

Other platforms

YouTube High Definition (v118.0.9)
149,314 3.79 (1,357)

User reviews

Many users find the YouTube High Definition extension simple and effective on Firefox, praising its clean, lightweight interface. However, the Chrome version is frequently criticized for not saving settings, resetting video quality to defaults, and not functioning as intended. Common issues include stuck video modes, inability to preserve quality preferences, and features failing to operate. While the Firefox experience is positive, the Chrome variant suffers from instability and bugs, leading to frustration among users.
Pros
  • Simple and easy to use interface.
  • Works well on Firefox version.
  • Provides customizable enhancements for YouTube.
  • Lightweight without annoying pop-ups.
  • Has potential and is appreciated by users in Firefox ecosystem.
Cons
  • Settings do not save on Chrome version.
  • Extension often resets video quality settings when reopening browser.
  • Video quality settings do not apply as expected (e.g., stuck at 720p or theater mode).
  • Extension frequently does not function or is unstable on Chrome.
  • Features like 'auto expand video description' do not work properly.
Recent reviews
A wonderful simple-to-use option to Enhancer and other Youtube contollers. Would be 5* if I didn't have to toggle the extension on and off every time I open my browser just to access the options again. Same issue is present in the Firefox ver. as well.
by Be*****, 2025-02-28

not work
by so*****, 2024-09-24

Simple to use is best
by Nh*****, 2023-04-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact
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YouTube High Definition requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Chrome extension may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Chrome extension reputation on Chrome Web Store, the amount of time the Chrome extension has been around, and other signals about the Chrome extension. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Chrome extension.

YouTube High Definition has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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