Video Quality Settings for YouTube™ (HD/4K)

Watch YouTube™ in your preferred video quality, such as 720p, 1080p, 1440p and 2160p.

YouTube™ Video Quality Settings Extension

Video Quality Settings for YouTube™ (HD/4K) is a browser extension that allows you to watch YouTube™ videos in your preferred video quality, such as 720p, 1080p, 1440p, and 2160p. It also supports limiting the video frame rate to 30 FPS and remembers your settings between sessions.

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Extension stats

By: https://armin.dev

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 3.87

(46)

Version: 3.0.0 (Last updated: 2025-02-21)

Creation date: 2020-02-02

Permissions:

storage
webNavigation
scripting

Host permissions:

*://*.youtube.com/*
*://www.youtube-nocookie.com/*

Size: 292.86K

Email: cw*****@armin.dev

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 8,307 ▲ 62

Other rankings

#1572 in Tools ▲ 14 #9 in hd quality keyword 23 ▼ 1 #19 in settings keyword 29 ▼ 4 #26 in quality keyword 35 ▼ 7 #231 in trademark keyword 17 ▼ 27

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Video Quality Settings for YouTube (HD/4K) (v3.0.0)

3,019+ 4.02

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Video Quality Settings for YouTube (HD/4K) (v3.0.0)

4,602+ 2.70

(11)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Works as intended for keeping specific video resolutions (e.g., 720p)
Easy initial setup that applies settings automatically to new videos
Users appreciate its functionality, particularly for maintaining quality without constant adjustments
Helps with automatic quality selection, especially for users with older devices or slow internet connections
Users have mentioned it as the first extension that works for them

Cons

Frequently resets to lower resolution (e.g., 720p) after a few videos
New tab opens on each use of the extension, which is seen as annoying
Access to browsing history raises privacy concerns for some users
Does not work consistently, with some complaints about it not functioning at all on certain videos
Limited functionality on certain resolutions or frame rates which leads to automatic upgrades in quality

Most mentioned

The extension resets to auto or lower quality after a few uses
It works well initially but often breaks or fails to maintain settings over time
Users appreciate the initial functionality but are frustrated by inconsistency and the need for manual adjustments again

User reviews

단순명확. 30프레임제한기능이 아주 좋다!

Yuri Kim, 2025-03-08

It has worked flawlessly for me in keeping it at 720. Very helpful for old computers.

Mike J, 2025-02-02

this works really well

Ishaan S Nair, 2024-08-13

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Video Quality Settings for YouTube™ (HD/4K) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Video Quality Settings for YouTube™ (HD/4K). Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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