Safer YouTube

The Safer YouTube extension removes the comments, up next sections and stops YouTube automatically playing the next video.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-10-09 due to Chrome Web Store policy violation
Users: 650
Rating: 4.00 (4)
Version: 0.7 (Last updated: 2018-02-09)
Creation date: 2018-02-09
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*.youtube.com/yts/jsbin/*
  • *://*.ytimg.com/yts/jsbin/*
Size: 46.90K

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Extension summary

YouTube access can be a powerful tool especially in an educational environment. However, it can also be dangerous because you don’t know what is going to be displayed or shown next!

✓ Free ✓ Ideal for Schools ✓ Secure and safe to use

Please leave me some feedback!

Update: I am aware that Autoplay isn't being stopped, i'm investigating this and hopefully release an update soon. -Dave 09/02/18

User reviews

Not working!!!!!
by Alexander Naumtcev, 2017-09-01

Excellent plugin, strips out all the unwanted clutter from YouTube videos and helps ensure they are safe for showing in a classroom. Ideal for teachers and schools everywhere.
by Matt Jellings, 2017-06-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Safer YouTube requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Safer YouTube is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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