YouTube Control Center

Name: YouTube Control Center
Rating: 3.2319 (69 reviews)
Author: InBasic

YouTube Control Center is an open-source project that aims to enhance the overall YouTube experience by providing the end user with more control in what the playback process is concerned.

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Features & Capabilities

YouTube Control Center is an open-source Chrome extension designed to significantly improve your YouTube experience by adding advanced playback controls and customization options. Users can set their preferred playback quality and volume for all videos, manage autoplay and autobuffer settings, and auto-pause other videos when a new one starts playing. Additionally, the extension allows customization of the video player theme, enables looping of single videos, and hides or shows various interface elements like comments, views info, and action buttons. It also offers features like skipping flash advertisements and auto-hiding video controls for an uncluttered viewing experience.

This independent fan project is not affiliated with Google Inc. but offers a comprehensive suite of tools to make YouTube more user-friendly and tailored to individual preferences. Support and updates are maintained via its open-source repository on GitHub.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on Open Source

By:

InBasic

Daily users:

1,318 -2

Rating:

3.23

(69)

Version:

0.6.4resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25

Version code:

5726195

Creation date:

2014-01-08

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
tabs
cookies
*://*.youtube.com/*

Content scripts matches:

www.youtube.com

Size:

109.01KB

Email:

in*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-20

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 2,851 ▲ 3

Other rankings

#256 in Games & Entertainment ▲ 2

#340 in Social & Communication ▲ 2

#24 in control keyword 46 ▼ 1

#35 in self control keyword 45 ▼ 1

#51 in trademark keyword 11 ▼ 1

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Other platforms

YouTube Control Center (v0.7.0)

10,000 3.16

(73)

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Developed by:

InBasic

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtube-control-center/

Email:

in*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://github.com/inbasic/iyccenter/issues

User Reviews

Users primarily criticize the add-on for failing to fully buffer YouTube videos and lacking an option to disable DASH playback. Several reviews note the absence of customizable settings and difficulties in adjusting preferences. While some find basic features like quality control and playback buttons useful, many express frustration over the add-on's limited or non-functional buffering capabilities. There are mixed opinions, with a few recommending the extension despite its flaws.

Pros

Some users find the extension useful for controlling YouTube playback features.
It changes video quality settings which some users see as beneficial.
Recommended by at least one user for overall use.
Provides certain controls over YouTube player behavior.
Offers features like pause and next buttons that some users find practical.

Cons

Does not fully buffer YouTube videos as promised, with multiple users reporting only partial buffering or no full buffering.
Inability to disable DASH playback, which users consider a drawback.
Lack of customization options and unclear settings, making it difficult for users to adjust preferences.
Some users report the addon does not work at all or has limited functionality.
Changing quality settings causes rebuffering when switching to full screen, causing frustration.

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Is YouTube Control Center Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

YouTube Control Center requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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

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YouTube Control Center has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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