Youtube audio_only

Listen to Youtube audio, no video is downloaded (save CPU, GPU, bandwidth and battery) It doesn't work on all videos. (Some videos doesn't provide audio only stream.) Live is not supported.

Youtube Audio Only is a lightweight Chrome extension that allows you to listen to YouTube videos as audio only. By streaming just the audio, it helps you save CPU and GPU resources, reduce bandwidth usage, and extend battery life on your device. This is especially useful when you want to listen to music, podcasts, or any audio content without the need to load video data.

Note that the extension doesn't work on all videos because some don't provide an audio-only stream, and live streams aren't supported. It requires permission to filter web requests on sites where YouTube videos can be embedded to function properly. This extension is a rewritten and improved version based on the original Youtube Audio by Animesh Kundu for Firefox.

By:
craftwar
Daily users:
1,357 154
Rating:
3.59
(69)
Version:
24.1.29 Last updated: 2024-01-28
Version code:
5683894
Creation date:
2017-11-15
Risk:
Very high risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • *://*/*
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
Size:
22.12KB
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Data ingested on:
2025-07-07

User reviews

The Youtube audio_only Firefox add-on receives mixed reviews. Several users report it works well for audio-only playback, providing fast loading speeds and helping save mobile data. However, many users complain about it not working at all or only partially. Issues are noted especially on PC and on mobile data networks, causing inconsistent performance. Despite these problems, some users find it useful and appreciate its functionality when working properly.
Pros
  • Works for some users, as indicated by multiple positive reviews.
  • Fast loading speed when it works.
  • Helpful in saving mobile data, especially on mobile devices.
  • Easy to use and beneficial for audio-only playback on mobile.
Cons
  • Frequently reported as not working or doing nothing in multiple reviews.
  • Issues with the extension not functioning on PC while working on mobile.
  • Problems with the extension on mobile data connections, working only on Wi-Fi.
  • Inconsistent performance; works for some videos but not others.
Recent reviews
by Fi*****, 2025-06-09

Not working...
by Dz*****, 2025-05-11

Not working
by Th*****, 2025-04-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact
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Youtube audio_only requires a lot of 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
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Browser Add-ons, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

Youtube audio_only has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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