View Count Hider for YouTube.com

Hides video view counts for YouTube.com.

View Count Hider for YouTube.com - Chrome Extension

'View Count Hider for YouTube.com' is a Chrome extension designed to hide the view counts of videos on YouTube.com. Recognizing that the quality of a video is not determined by its view count, this extension helps you enjoy content without stressing over view numbers. Note: This product is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube™ or Google LLC.
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Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.29
(21)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2020-02-24)
Creation date: 2020-02-22
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 7.54K

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Extension summary

The amount of views a video gets online isn't indicative of the video's quality. I've got tired of stressing out over view counts, so I made this extension in order to hide all video view counts from YouTube.com.

YouTube™ is a trademark of Google LLC. This extension is not endorsed or affiliated with YouTube™ or Google LLC.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Helps curb YouTube addiction by hiding view counts
  • Works perfectly for many users
  • Removes view counts under video thumbnails
  • Users appreciate the simplicity and effectiveness of the extension
Cons
  • Hides the upload date, which some users find important
  • Lacks a configuration menu for customization
  • Does not hide view counts from the main video page
  • Some users reported it stopped working after updates
Most mentioned
  • View counts can cause obsession with video popularity
  • Functionality issues reported by multiple users
  • Overall positive feedback about the effectiveness of the extension
User reviews
THIS IS THE GREATEST THING EVER. CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH. I got so sick of obsessing over views, as if popularity is any measure of quality! The most mediocre channels have millions of views, so what? THANK YOU AGAIN.
by Karen Kellock, 2024-12-03

by Siddharth Wanbor, 2024-09-21

great
by Star Nari, 2024-05-31
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Extension safety

Risk impact

View Count Hider for YouTube.com requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

View Count Hider for YouTube.com has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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