YouTube Gradient Remover
Removes the white gradient overlay on YouTube videos.
As of May 2026, YouTube Gradient Remover has 329 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 8 reviews in the Entertainment category.
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5.00
8 reviews
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Version
1.0
Manifest V3
History
2 snapshotsTracking since Apr 25, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 351 | 5.00 | 8 | 1.0 |
| May 22, 2026 | 333 | 5.00 | 8 | 1.0 |
| Now | 329 | 5.00 | 8 | 1.0 |
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About
YouTube Gradient Remover: Enhanced Video Viewing Experience 🔒 No Permission Required | 🚫 No User Data collected | 💻 Local execution Description: Elevate your YouTube viewing experience with the YouTube Gradient Remover extension. This lightweight yet powerful tool removes the distracting white gradient overlays that appear at the top and bottom of YouTube videos, providing a cleaner, more immersive viewing experience. 📢 NOTE TO USERS: Comment your requirements or enhancement ideas! I can assure you, if possible, I will fulfill your requirements in weekly builds. Your feedback drives this extension's evolution! 🚀 🌟 Key Features: 1. 🎨 Gradient Removal: Completely eliminates the white/gray gradient overlays that often obscure video content at the top and bottom of the player. 2. 🎛️ Floating Controls: Maintains all video controls and information, making them appear to float elegantly over the video content without any obstructing background. 3. 👁️ Enhanced Visibility: Improves the visibility of video titles, control buttons, and time display using subtle text shadows, ensuring clear readability against any video background. 4. 🖼️ Icon Enhancement: Applies a soft drop shadow to control icons, making them stand out without being intrusive. 5. 🤝 Non-Intrusive: Doesn't interfere with YouTube's core functionality or user experience – it simply enhances your viewing pleasure. 6. ⚡ Performance-Friendly: Lightweight implementation ensures no noticeable impact on browser or video playback performance. 🎯 Perfect for: - 🍿 Cinephiles who want an unobstructed view of their favorite movies and TV shows - 🎬 Content creators reviewing their uploads without distracting overlays - 🧐 Anyone who appreciates a cleaner, more professional look to their YouTube interface Installation is quick and easy, with the extension working immediately upon activation. Enjoy your favorite YouTube content with a clearer, more immersive view – install YouTube Gradient Remover today and rediscover the joy of distraction-free video watching! 📝 Note: This extension respects YouTube's functionality and user privacy. It does not collect or transmit any user data.
Technical
- Version
- 1.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 3.69MiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- bocnkmgggafnidkmagdeegmankgikccn
- Developer ID
- u09c83c8a8375dfc54029b3118faf805c
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Sep 14, 2024
- Last Updated (Store)
- Sep 14, 2024
- Last Scraped
- May 22, 2026
- Website
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- Support URL
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- Privacy Policy
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