Simple Auto HD (Open Source)

Simple Auto HD quality selector for YouTube. Up to 8k/4k (60fps/50fps/48fps/30fps) supported. Theater mode.

Simple Auto HD - Autofill HD Quality YouTube (Open Source)

Simple Auto HD (Open Source) is an effective Chrome extension designed to auto-select the best available quality for YouTube videos. Lightweight and efficient, it supports video quality of up to 8K and frame rates up to 60fps. The extension is completely open-source and places importance on user privacy with no data tracking or user data collection.
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Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Version: 2.0.6 (Last updated: 2024-09-25)
Creation date: 2019-12-19
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • *://www.youtube.com/*
Size: 54.89K

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Extension summary

✔ Lightweight and efficient

✔ Fully open source: https://github.com/sameernyaupane/simple-auto-hd

✔ No tracking, or any user data collection.

✔ Supports up to 8k quality and (60fps/50fps/48fps/30fps) modes

✔ Option to Select best available quality automatically

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • open source
  • works as expected
  • minimal and functional
  • no hidden ads
  • works perfectly
Cons
  • inactive extension with unmerged PRs
  • issues with premium YouTube options
  • forced new tab update
  • requests for additional features
Most mentioned
  • open source
  • works properly
  • requests for support on other browsers
  • working great overall
  • suggestions for ignoring premium quality options
User reviews
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support open source, works as expected
by J, 2024-11-12

inactive extension, there are PR's opened that has not been merged.
by M V, 2024-09-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Simple Auto HD (Open Source) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Simple Auto HD (Open Source) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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