Simple Auto HD (Open Source)

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

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: Moderate 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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 and free to use
  • Works well and is functional
  • No hidden ads or unnecessary junk
  • Allows selection of video quality
Cons
  • Has forced new tab feature after updates
  • Does not support all YouTube options (e.g., mobile site)
  • Some users experience issues with performance
Most mentioned
  • Works great and highly recommended
  • Desire for more quality selection options (e.g., premium 1080p)
  • Users appreciate the open-source nature
Recent reviews
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

Picks premium YouTube options, Who pays for YouTube... It works thou, And it its useful,
by ssxxxxss, 2024-09-22
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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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