Audio Only for YouTube™

Listen to audio (no video) in YouTube and all embedded videos.
What is Audio Only for YouTube™?
Audio Only for YouTube™ is a powerful Chrome extension designed for users who prefer to listen only to the audio of YouTube videos. By disabling the video content, it not only helps to save your internet bandwidth but also provides an audio-only experience when high-quality video isn't necessary. Suitable for music, lectures, and many more. Please note, this extension doesn't support live videos and is independent of YouTube or Google Inc.

Extension stats

By: Sevina
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 3.54 (37)
Version: 0.1.9 (Last updated: 2024-06-19)
Creation date: 2020-05-28
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
  • *://*.googlevideo.com/*
Size: 41.42K

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Extension summary

This extension lets you easily load YouTube videos with audio-only content.

The toolbar button serves as an ON|OFF switch. When the button's color is red, the add-on is active and when the color is lite grey, it is inactive. Please note that the default state is active. When you open a YouTube page and play a video, the add-on automatically loads audio source only and prevents the video content from loading. This way, you will save your internet bandwidth because the video content is much larger compared to the audio content. Moreover, when you just want to "listen" to a video, there is no need to load the video content at all.

Note: if you see any errors while the addon is active (i.e. the audio is not playing), please reload the page once. Moreover, this extension is not working for live video items.

Important note: Audio Only for YouTube™ add-on does NOT belong or relate to YouTube and has NO affiliations with Google Inc. or YouTube website at all. It is an unofficial extension that is developed and maintained independently by its author. YouTube™ is a registered trademark of Google Inc.

If you have a feature request, or found a bug to report, please fill out the bug report form on the add-on's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/audio-only-for-youtube.html).

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Economizes bandwidth and CPU usage
  • Works as advertised
  • Useful for audio-only listening
Cons
  • Doesn't work for many users
  • Stopped working after recent updates
  • Issues with playlist speed control
  • Not compatible with live streams
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Stopped working after updates
  • Economizes traffic and CPU
Recent reviews
DOESN'T WORK !!
by Yassine Yassine, 2024-09-08

by Berk Aytuğ Civan, 2024-08-01

No funciona, los videos se detienen.
by Sebastian Soriano, 2024-06-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Audio Only for YouTube™ requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Audio Only for YouTube™ is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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