Hide Youtube Progress Bar

Easily hide Youtube’s progress bar and all other information that shows the total duration of the video

Hide Youtube Progress Bar Chrome Extension

Hide Youtube Progress Bar is an efficient and user-friendly Chrome extension uniquely designed to assist users in blocking out potential spoilers by hiding Youtube's progress bar and all associated information displaying the video's total length. This thoughtful tool offers an easy turn on and off feature, allowing users full control over their viewing experience.
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Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.00
(31)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2016-03-03)
Creation date: 2016-03-03
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 15.24K

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Not available on Android
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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This is it to avoid spoilers given by the total time of the video and the related videos. Can easily be turned on and off! Icon created by DesignBolts

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works as intended for hiding the progress bar
  • Easy to install and use
  • Good tool for avoiding spoilers during videos
  • Helps in taking screenshots by removing distractions
  • Quick installation process
Cons
  • Inconsistent functionality—many users report it doesn't work
  • Lacks option to hide the duration on recommended videos
  • Users want more flexibility in hiding UI elements
  • Some features do not meet user expectations
  • Not suitable for users needing specific control over the progress bar
Most mentioned
  • Does not work for some users
  • Desire for more options/features
  • Works perfectly for those it does work for
  • Good for avoiding distractions/spoilers
  • Wants control over what elements are hidden
User reviews
Working as intended. One thing that it would be great to have is an option to also hide the thumbnail duration on recomended videos. I hope the extension will be updated to the new chrome standarts (manifest v3). Thank you devs!
by Igor Oliveira, 2024-09-03

It does not work :(((((
by Hamza Iftikhar, 2024-08-19

just works perfectly as needed
by Punit das, 2024-02-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Hide Youtube Progress Bar requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Hide Youtube Progress Bar has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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