# TubeForge

> TubeForge enhances youtube.com with distraction controls (Shorts, feed clutter, Focus Mode), playback helpers (speed memory, theater, loop A–B), Lazy Shorts mode, screenshots, notes, stats overlay, and optional dislike counts via returnyoutubedislike

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/tubeforge](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tubeforge)

## Overview

- **ID:** `tubeforge`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kia
- **Category:** appearance,photos-music-videos,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-13
- **First published:** 2026-05-10
- **Size:** 226 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/tubeforge/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/tubeforge/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/tubeforge/privacy/)

## Description

<strong>TubeForge</strong> changes how <strong><a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/577585700e711c66b2f847e9c2ba66f07706960fe129e88008d23cb2a93a014c/http%3A//youtube.com" rel="nofollow">youtube.com</a></strong> feels: fewer distractions, sharper playback controls, and optional power tools without a TubeForge account. Settings sync with Firefox Sync where you use <code>storage.sync</code>; immersive Lazy UI may use local storage.

Distraction &amp; layout
<ul><li>Hide <strong>Shorts</strong> and optional <strong>feed filters</strong> (live, premieres, mixes, sponsored slots where selectors match).</li><li><strong>Dim watched</strong> thumbnails.</li><li><strong>Focus Mode</strong> hides sidebar / comments / related panels on watch pages.</li></ul>
Playback
<ul><li><strong>Speed memory</strong> per channel (when enabled).</li><li><strong>Theater mode</strong> preference (when enabled).</li><li><strong>Auto quality</strong> hints via the player API (when enabled).</li><li><strong>Loop A–B</strong> on the player bar (when enabled).</li></ul>
Shorts
<ul><li><strong>Lazy Mode</strong> for Shorts with configurable behavior (auto-advance, ads handling, progress UI, optional immersive chrome).</li></ul>
Power tools
<ul><li><strong>Stats overlay</strong> on the player (when enabled).</li><li><strong>Screenshot</strong> button + keyboard shortcuts (when enabled).</li><li><strong>Per-video notes</strong> (stored with preferences).</li></ul>
Optional third-party data

When <strong>Return dislikes</strong> is enabled, the extension requests vote counts from <strong><a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/7eb51fadadbe446f7ce73832268f7f7c7d6c2408bd0bc4286985e9208b006615/https%3A//returnyoutubedislikeapi.com" rel="nofollow">https://returnyoutubedislikeapi.com</a></strong> using the current watch page <strong>video ID</strong>. Disable the toggle to stop those requests.

TubeForge is <strong>not</strong> affiliated with YouTube or Google.

## Rankings

- #89,286 — Overall
- #215 — forget

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `scripting`
- `storage`
- `tabs`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tubeforge)