Hide YouTube Annotations

Hide annotations in videos by default.
What is Hide YouTube Annotations?
Hide YouTube Annotations is a Chrome extension that allows users to watch YouTube videos without being distracted by annotations. The extension hides all annotations by default and can be enabled individually on each video. It works in iframes and ad videos and does not require logging in to your Google account. The icon in the Chrome menu can be hidden, and access to browsing history is needed for immediate effect in already opened tabs after installation.

Extension stats

Users: 242 ▲ 2
Rating: 3.50 (6)
Version: 2018.7.19 (Last updated: 2018-08-28)
Creation date: 2018-08-28
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://gaming.youtube.com/
  • https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/
  • https://www.youtube.com/
  • webNavigation
Size: 10.25K

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Extension summary

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Watch YouTube without permanently being distracted.

This extension hides all annotations in YouTube videos by default. Works also in iframes and ad videos and without to login in your Google account.

Annotations can be displayed individually by clicking on the settings button on each video.

Icon has no function and can be hidden in Chrome menu.

Access to browsing history is needed to make this extension work in already opened tabs immediately after installation.

User reviews

Works in 2024.
by John Rice, 2024-08-05

Worked great until a few days ago.
by M, 2023-12-02

It does not work at all.
by Sabrina Ergert, 2023-09-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Hide YouTube Annotations has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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