YouTube Watched Marker

Easily mark the YouTube videos you watched as watched.

YouTube Watched Marker - Track Your Videos

"YouTube Watched Marker" is a lightweight Chrome extension that allows you to effortlessly hide or show watched videos on YouTube. With features like one-click management of videos and shorts, plus the ability to back up your watched list as a .txt file, you can keep track of your viewing history with ease. The watchlist is stored in the Chrome cache, ensuring you can maintain or restore your list after backups whenever necessary. Remember to refresh your page for optimal performance.
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Extension stats

Users: 518
29
Rating: 4.90
(10)
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-09-24)
Creation date: 2024-02-19
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 55.91K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

YouTube for Android TV (v5.20.300)
2.65 (84,372) 373,183,564+
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

A lightweight extension for Chrome on YouTube.com where you can hide the videos you've already watched.

Its main functions are:

  • Hide or show videos with one click.
  • Hide or show shorts with one click.
  • Making a backup of all watched videos (can download as a .txt file).

The watchlist is kept in the Chrome cache. Therefore, you can back up your watchlist from time to time and upload your backup in case your Chrome cache is deleted.

Problems:

  • If your page is slowing down due to Youtube's non-refreshing redirect, manually refresh the current page from your browser for faster page loading.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Very useful for managing watched videos
  • Great idea and implementation
  • Best extension on Chrome
Cons
  • Does not automatically mark or hide watched videos
  • Requires manual interaction to mark videos as watched
  • Grayed-out videos still appear in search results
Most mentioned
  • Desire for automatic marking of watched videos
  • Frustration with manual process
  • Request for Firefox version and additional features
User reviews
현재 시청중인 동영상 마킹을 할 수 있는 임의 변경이 가능한 단축키를 지원해주실 수 없을까요?
by 권오인, 2024-12-20

Very useful extension! I wish it was on firefox too!
by Strzellec, 2024-12-07

really great extension I just wish the tagging was automatic
by Mike Bilel, 2024-12-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Watched Marker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Watched Marker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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