YouTubeNewTabSearch Fork 2

Name: YouTubeNewTabSearch Fork 2
Author: USF

Open YouTube search results in new tabs without interrupting video playback. Fork to make it compatible with the latest youtube UI changes

Overview

Firefox Add-ons Store

Daily users

Data as of 2026-08-27

Version:

1.1.0

Last updated: 2025-03-11

Features & Capabilities

A YouTube tweak that allows to open search results in a new tab so you can search the next video without stopping the current video. Youtube New Tab Search is an extension that allows you to open YouTube search results in a new tab. The extension adds a button to the right of the YouTube search bar that when clicked will open up search results in a new tab. This way, the currently playing video doesn't stop.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on

By:

USF

Daily users:

Version:

1.1.0 Last updated: 2025-03-11

Version code:

5907914

Creation date:

2025-03-09

Risk:

Permissions:

*://www.youtube.com/*
*://youtube.com/*
tabs

Content scripts matches:

www.youtube.com
youtube.com

Size:

12.14MB

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-27

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 144,679 ▼ 9,895

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Developed by:

USF

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtubenewtabsearch-fork-2/

Is YouTubeNewTabSearch Fork 2 Safe?

Risk impact

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YouTubeNewTabSearch Fork 2 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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Risk likelihood analysis details

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