Audio Only YouTube

Play only audio on YouTube to save bandwidth, and use thumbnails instead of video images.

As of June 2026, Audio Only YouTube has 32 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 1 reviews in the Productivity category.

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5.00
1 reviews
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Version
1.0
Manifest V3

History

7 snapshots

Tracking since May 7, 2026.

34.3217.50.6799999999999997May 7, 2026Jun 13, 2026
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Permissions & access

Permissions
storagewebRequestdeclarativeNetRequestactiveTab
Host access
*://*.youtube.com/*, *://*.googlevideo.com/*

Screenshots

Audio Only YouTube screenshot 1

About

Audio Only YouTube is a lightweight Chrome addon to reduce usage of data on YouTube by blocking video streams and playing only the audio track. If you've been looking for a youtube only audio solution that lets you enjoy music, podcasts, and talks without loading the video, this extension is exactly what you need.

With this youtube only audio no video plugin chrome extension, you can switch to youtube audio mode with a single click:

Audio only for YouTube — blocks video downloads while keeping perfect audio playback
Save bandwidth — significantly reduce data usage by eliminating video stream downloads
Thumbnail display — the video player shows the video thumbnail as a background image
One-click toggle — easily switch between audio-only and normal playback from the popup
Embedded video support — works with YouTube videos embedded on external websites
Ad handling — automatically re-applies audio mode after ad playback
Install Audio Only YouTube, toggle the switch ON, and visit any YouTube video to start listening with youtube audio only — no video, just sound.

Disclaimer: This extension is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to YouTube or Google in any way.

Technical

Version
1.0
Manifest
V3
Size
57.6KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
55
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
ud9d8b1955e70f57eae3f01295c9b288a
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
May 6, 2026
Last Updated (Store)
May 6, 2026
Last Scraped
Jun 13, 2026
Website
Support URL

Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified Jun 13, 2026.