Auto HD/4k/8k for YouTube™ - YouTube™ Auto HD

Name: Auto HD/4k/8k for YouTube™ - YouTube™ Auto HD
Rating: 4.025586353944563 (469 reviews)
Author: Auto HD for YouTube™

Automatically set your default YouTube™ video quality with this great new Auto HD, supporting high definition resolution HD/4k/8k.

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Auto HD for YouTube™ is a powerful Chrome extension that lets you automatically set your default video playback quality on YouTube™. Supporting all available resolutions including 4320p (8K), 2160p (4K), 1440p, 1080p, and lower, this tool ensures you watch videos in your preferred HD quality every time without manually adjusting settings.

With a simple and beautiful user interface, you can easily select your favorite quality, toggle back to YouTube’s automatic mode, and even sync your preferences across multiple PCs. Enjoy seamless, high-definition streaming on YouTube™ with this reliable and user-friendly extension.

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Version:

1.05 Last updated: 2019-04-14

Creation date:

2019-04-13

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Permissions:

tabs
<all_urls>
storage

Size:

163.84K

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Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

15 hours ago

Ranking

# 1,893 ▲ 1

Other rankings

#2764 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 1 #8 in hd quality keyword 22 #75 in resolution keyword 13 #175 in choose keyword 1 ▲ 5

Other platforms

Auto HD/4k/8k for YouTube™ (v1.0.5resigned1)

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User reviews

Users appreciate the extension's ability to force YouTube videos to play at high resolutions automatically, enhancing video quality and viewing convenience, especially on browsers like Brave and Edge. However, many report that the extension no longer works properly, likely due to being removed from the Chrome Web Store for not meeting updated Chrome extension standards. Common issues include inconsistent functionality, failure to increase video quality, and concerns about the extension's broad permission requests. Overall, while valued, the extension suffers from compatibility and security concerns due to lack of maintenance.

Pros

Effectively forces YouTube videos to play at higher resolutions (HD, 4K, 8K) consistently.
Improves video quality and sharpness noticeably for users.
Works well on some browsers like Brave and Edge, improving playback experience and reducing errors.
Reduces buffering times and improves page load speed in some cases.
Allows users to avoid manual quality selection every time they watch videos.

Cons

Extension has been removed from the Chrome Web Store, likely due to incompatibility with Chrome's Manifest V3 requirements, leading to lack of updates and support.
Does not work reliably on some browsers and can fail to override YouTube's video quality, sometimes playing only low resolution (e.g., 360p).
Requires broad permissions, including access to all websites, raising security and privacy concerns.
Some users report inconsistent or no functionality; the extension sometimes fails to adjust resolution as expected.
Hardware acceleration issues still occur on some systems even when using the extension, leading to occasional errors or crashes.

Recent reviews

Shameful failure. This extension’s dead, yanked from the Chrome Web Store, likely for dodging Manifest V3, Google’s mandatory standard. The developer knew this was coming—Google announced MV2’s replacement in October 2018, followed by a crystal-clear September 2021 timeline: MV2 extensions blocked from the store by January 2024, disabled in Chrome from June 2023 (Chrome 115, all channels), and fully deprecated by June 2024. Seven years of warnings, yet they sat idle, letting users down. High-quality YouTube fans are abandoned. There is no plausible explanation the developer can render that would explain what some could logically consider developmental neglect and/or possible maleficence, speculatively leading to the planned discontinuance or death of the extension, given it no longer being available. Explain yourself or fix it now!

KKC, 2025-05-03

ne marche pas, doesn't work

Yann, 2025-05-01

Thank you so much for this amazing extension. Chrome, we hate you.

Jack Tulloch (Jacloch), 2025-03-04

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Auto HD/4k/8k for YouTube™ - YouTube™ Auto HD requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Auto HD/4k/8k for YouTube™ - YouTube™ Auto HD has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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