YT Remote

A chrome extension to control your YouTube tabs / playback from any website / tabs.

YT Remote - Control YouTube Tabs Effortlessly

"YT Remote" is a Chrome extension that allows users to control YouTube playback from any website or tab without switching back and forth. With features like ad skipping and simple keyboard shortcuts, it provides seamless management of video content. Take advantage of instant controls to play, pause, and navigate tracks effortlessly while enjoying a more streamlined browsing experience.

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Extension stats

By: shraey96

Users: 985

-15

Rating: 4.25

(16)

Version: 1.1.3 (Last updated: 2025-03-06)

Creation date: 2020-02-01

Permissions:

storage
identity
identity.email

Host permissions:

https://www.youtube.com/*

Size: 476.16K

Email: sh*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 29,421 ▼ 5,795

Other rankings

#4256 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 27

#229 in arrow keyword 5 ▲ 19

#244 in skip ads keyword 32 ▲ 3

#249 in pause keyword 27 ▲ 43

#253 in control keyword 35 ▲

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Great for managing music playlists on YouTube
Life-changing experience for some users
Easy tool for controlling music tabs
Useful for not having to return to YouTube to change songs
Improved functionality after updates

Cons

Black screen when changing songs
Reconnect issues with 'Connecting to YouTube'
Buttons not working as intended (e.g., resume video)
Api errors encountered by users
Reproduction issues in playlist selection

Most mentioned

Connecting to YouTube stuck issue
Play button not functioning correctly
Playlist management feature
Black screen during song changes
Api errors disrupting functionality

User reviews

This is INSANE. It changed my life!! Absolutey Great

이시은, 2025-01-26

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miaabb ____, 2024-05-21

Unfortunately doesn't work, black screen when changing songs...

Konrad, 2023-10-19

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Extension safety

Risk impact

YT Remote requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Request access to the following domains: youtube.com
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of YT Remote. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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