# GatherTube

> Gather all open YouTube video tabs into a single queue for seamless watching

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `gathertube`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Karim Elgazar
- **Category:** web-development,photos-music-videos,tabs
- **Daily users:** 24
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (3 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-26
- **First published:** 2025-09-21
- **Size:** 548 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/gathertube/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/karimelgazar/gathertube](https://github.com/karimelgazar/gathertube)

## Description

GatherTube is a powerful <strong>open-source</strong> Firefox extension that helps you organize your YouTube viewing experience by gathering all open YouTube video tabs into a single, manageable queue.

🎯 <strong>KEY FEATURES:</strong>
• Two Queue Modes: YouTube Native playlists or custom embedded player
• Smart Video Sorting: 6 sorting options (newest, oldest, English/non-English, tab order)
• Per-Window Isolation: Independent queues for each Firefox window
• Advanced Controls: Drag &amp; drop reordering, keyboard shortcuts
• Dark Mode Interface: Consistent dark theme across all pages
• Queue Management: Add, remove, shuffle, and persist video queues

📚 <strong>PERFECT FOR:</strong>
- Research sessions with multiple YouTube videos
- Educational content organization
- Entertainment playlist creation
- Streamlined video consumption

🔒 <strong>PRIVACY-FOCUSED:</strong>
- All data stored locally in your browser
- No external servers or tracking
- No personal data collection
- Minimal permissions required

⚡ <strong>LIGHTWEIGHT &amp; FAST:</strong>
- Small package size (~50KB)
- Minimal resource usage
- Instant queue creation
- Responsive interface

🎮 <strong>HOW TO USE:</strong>
1. Open multiple YouTube videos in separate tabs
2. Click the GatherTube extension icon
3. Choose your preferred queue mode
4. Click "Gather YT Videos"
5. Enjoy your organized video queue!

🌟 <strong>OPEN SOURCE:</strong> Available on GitHub at <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/3cb96c0e51d04addebaea574700a74e262c5dc43a7771ec5921d4e14ecd11962/https%3A//github.com/karimelgazar/gathertube" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/karimelgazar/gathertube</a>

## Rankings

- #22,502 — Overall
- #105 — weather
- #181 — shuffle

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `*://*.youtube.com/*`
- `*://*.youtu.be/*`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- 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/gathertube)