Auto HD for YouTube (OpenSource)

Automatically loads HD (or any) quality and disable user's featured video autostart. Source: https://github.com/peter-lang/autohd

Auto HD for YouTube (OpenSource)

Auto HD for YouTube (OpenSource) is a Chrome extension that automatically loads HD (or any) quality and disables the autostart of a user's featured video on YouTube. It also comes with options to set preferred resolution, volume and seek scroll features, and a redesigned option page.

Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 2,518+
Rating: 4.26
(39)
Version: 1.2.9 (Last updated: 2017-06-06)
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • *://www.youtube.com/*
  • storage
Size: 12.67K
Price: Free
Full description: See detailed description

User reviews

Broken as of 23/8/20
by Ethan Bayliss, 2020-08-23

Maybe you can add music.youtube.com, so it works there too. Normally you can't choose quality..
by Toni Siik, 2019-10-30

(UNFORTUNATELY, BUT) Not working!
by E E, 2019-10-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Auto HD for YouTube (OpenSource) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

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  • 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 for YouTube (OpenSource) may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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