YouTube Thumbnail Viewer

YouTube Thumbnail Viewer

YouTube Thumbnail Viewer - Chrome Extension

YouTube Thumbnail Viewer is a Chrome extension that displays the thumbnail image of the currently playing YouTube video while it is playing. It allows you to see video thumbnails that are not normally shown during playback. You can also remove links to other videos displayed at the end of the video with a right-click. Enjoy YouTube with YouTube Thumbnail Viewer!
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Extension stats

Users: 159
-16
Rating: 5.00
(3)
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-05-15)
Creation date: 2022-08-14
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Host permissions:
  • https://www.youtube.com/*
Size: 24.75K

Other platforms

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Extension summary

Displays the thumbnail image link of the currently playing YouTube video to the left of the title. If you click the added thumbnail image, the high resolution image of the thumbnail image will be displayed in a new window.

Video thumbnails are never shown when played, so this extension allows you to see them while the video is playing.

Enjoy YouTube!

===== Additional features: You can now remove the links to other videos displayed at the end of the video by right-clicking on the thumbnail image. You can switch the display by right-clicking again.

User reviews

Very niche extension for when you just want to see how other content creators are doing their thumbs
by Jolan XBL, 2024-02-27

Brilliant. Not taking much space as well satisfies the purpose.
by Satish Sharma, 2023-01-19

Awesome and simple to easy !!
by tmacoto, 2022-08-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Thumbnail Viewer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Thumbnail Viewer has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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