Simplify YouTube

Name: Simplify YouTube
Author: Simple and Tiny Utilities

As of June 2026, Simplify YouTube has 29 users in the Functionality & UI category.

Simple and Tiny Utilities Functionality & UI

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users−50.8%

Rating0%

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Version

1.6.3

Manifest V3

90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 1 version update.

History

11 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 1, 2026	59	—	—	1.6.2
Apr 8, 2026	60	—	—	1.6.2
Apr 19, 2026	61	—	—	1.6.2
Apr 26, 2026	52	—	—	1.6.2
May 3, 2026	52	—	—	1.6.3
May 9, 2026	55	—	—	1.6.3
May 14, 2026	29	—	—	1.6.3
May 20, 2026	28	—	—	1.6.3
May 27, 2026	32	—	—	1.6.3
Jun 3, 2026	28	—	—	1.6.3
Jun 9, 2026	27	—	—	1.6.3
Now	29	—	—	1.6.3

Permissions & access

Permissions: storage
Host access: None declared

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About

Simplify YouTube is a Chrome extension that allows you to customize your YouTube experience by hiding various user interface elements such as player controls, header buttons, and sidebar sections. By removing distractions, you can focus purely on the content you want to watch.

## Features

This extension provides a popup menu where you can toggle the visibility of the following YouTube elements:

### Video Player Controls
*   Play/Pause
*   Next / Previous
*   Volume
*   Timecode
*   Chapters
*   Autoplay (Autonav)
*   Subtitles
*   Settings
*   Picture-in-Picture (PiP)
*   Theater mode (Size)
*   Play on TV (Remote)
*   Full screen
*   Tooltips

### Top Header
*   Voice Search
*   Create Button
*   Notifications
*   Account Profile

### Sidebar
*   Home & Shorts
*   Subscriptions
*   Library (History, Playlists, Watch Later, Liked Videos, etc.)
*   Explore Section
*   More from YouTube (Premium, Music, Kids)
*   Report History
*   About...

## Usage

1. Pin the extension to your Chrome toolbar for easy access.

2. Navigate to YouTube (`https://www.youtube.com/`).

3. Click the extension icon to open the settings popup.

4. Use the toggles to hide or show specific elements. Changes are applied automatically.