Auto HD|LQ for YouTube™

Name: Auto HD|LQ for YouTube™
Rating: 4.075 (40 reviews)
Author: Benni

Play YouTube videos in the highest or lowest available quality.

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Auto HD|LQ for YouTube™ is a handy Chrome extension that allows users to control YouTube video playback quality effortlessly. It automatically sets videos to play in either the highest available (HD) or lowest available (LQ) quality, based on user preference. This helps users with fast internet enjoy crisp, high-definition videos or users with limited bandwidth save data by streaming lower-quality videos.

The extension features a simple toolbar popup UI to quickly switch between HD, LQ, or YouTube's native auto quality mode. It's perfect for adapting playback quality to different network conditions without manual adjustments. Ideal for users seeking bandwidth control or optimal viewing experience on YouTube.

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By:

Benni

Users:

3,000

Rating:

4.08

(40) 0.08

Version:

0.1.8 Last updated: 2024-09-17

Creation date:

2018-04-26

Risk:

Permissions:

storage

Size:

40.82KB

Email:

be*****@yahoo.com

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-15

Ranking

# 15,978 ▲ 73

Other rankings

#623 in Just for Fun ▲ 2

#1 in hd quality keyword 27

#21 in quality keyword 31 ▼ 5

#37 in auto keyword 69 ▲ 8

#80 in youtube keyword 88 ▲ 19

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Auto HD|LQ for YouTube™ (v0.1.8)

190 3.12

(26)

Auto HD|LQ for YouTube™ (v0.1.8)

901 5.00

(1)

User reviews

Users appreciate that this extension effectively enforces HD quality on YouTube videos, is lightweight, easy to use, and supports incognito mode. However, limitations include lack of precise resolution control, inconsistent functionality, and compatibility issues on some browsers. Overall, it is favored for reliably improving video quality selection compared to alternatives but requires improvements for stability and more granular settings.

Pros

Effectively forces YouTube videos to play in desired HD quality, overriding YouTube's automatic reduction.
Simple and user-friendly with minimal configuration needed, working automatically.
Lightweight extension that doesn't significantly affect browser performance.
Supports working in incognito (private) mode, unlike some other similar extensions.
Allows users to select video quality, including 1080p at 60fps and lower qualities, catering to diverse needs.

Cons

Lacks finer resolution control; cannot specify exact resolutions (e.g., fixed FHD only) or maximum desired quality, leading to occasional unwanted 4K/8K selections.
Does not always work consistently; some users report it fails or functions only half the time.
Fails to prevent YouTube from automatically reducing quality below HD in some cases.
Compatibility issues with certain browsers such as Vivaldi were reported.
Occasional video playback bugs such as repeating videos have been noted.

Recent reviews

Эээ, мне не нужно 4К разрешение. Мне нужно конкретное FHD, не выше! Бред какой то, настроек мало, нормально не работает.

Ви*****, 2025-07-13

Doesn't work on Vivaldi.

Ra*****, 2025-05-27

Самое удобное расширение для изменения качества видео на Ютубе.

Бо*****, 2025-03-14

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Auto HD|LQ for YouTube™ requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.

Risk likelihood

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Auto HD|LQ for YouTube™ has earned a good reputation and 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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