Auto 4K
Automatic YouTube video quality & resolution selector: Auto 4K, 8K, HD playback settings.
As of June 2026, Auto 4K has 10,000 users and a 4.70/5 rating from 44 reviews in the Productivity category.
Usersup 150.0 percent+150.0%
10.0K
10,000
Ratingdown 1.5 percent−1.5%
4.70
44 reviews
Reviewsup 25.7 percent+25.7%
44
Version
2.0.3
Manifest V3
90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension gained 6.0K users, changed permissions.
History
4 snapshotsTracking since Apr 18, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | 4.0K | 4.77 | 35 | 2.0.3 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 5.0K | 4.72 | 43 | 2.0.3 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 8.0K | 4.70 | 44 | 2.0.3 |
| Now | 10.0K | 4.70 | 44 | 2.0.3 |
Changelog
- May 11, 2026description
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Take your YouTube experience to the next level with Auto 4K — the smart Chrome extension that automatically sets your video quality to the highest available resolution every time you hit play. Whether you prefer 4K, HD, or even 8K, this extension makes sure your videos always look their best without the hassle of manual adjustments. Enjoy stunning visuals and a consistently high-definition viewing experience, no matter what. 📌 Key Features & Benefits ✔️ Automatically selects your preferred video resolution on YouTube. ✔️ Default setting is 4K – optimal for high-definition viewing. ✔️ Supports every quality level, from 144p all the way to 8K maximum. ✔️ One-click setup through a simple, intuitive popup menu. ✔️ Smart fallback – if your chosen quality isn’t available, it picks the next best option. ✔️ Syncs your preferences across all your Chrome browsers. ✔️ Works silently in the background. ✔️ Lightweight and secure – no personal data collected, ever. 🎥 Auto 4K: Always the Best Quality Tired of constantly adjusting video settings? Auto 4K ensures every video on YouTube automatically streams in your preferred resolution. Set it once, and it takes care of the rest – from HD to 4K, or even 8K when available. ⚙️ One-Click Setup Forget complicated menus. With Auto 4K, selecting your default video quality takes just a click. Open the extension, pick your favorite resolution, and enjoy high-definition videos instantly, every time. 🔒 Smart, Lightweight & Secure Auto 4K works exclusively on YouTube, ensuring your video quality settings stay private. It’s lightweight, efficient, and won’t slow down your Chrome player or browsing experience. 📌 How It Works 1️⃣ Add Auto 4K to your Chrome browser. 2️⃣ Click the extension icon and select your desired default resolution. 3️⃣ Every YouTube video will be forced to play in your chosen quality, automatically. ❓What is 4K and 8K Video Resolution? 4K and 8K refer to the number of horizontal pixels a video contains. 4K has around 4000 pixels, offering four times the detail of standard HD, while 8K doubles that again. These ultra-high-definition formats deliver crisper images, richer colors, and sharper details for a truly immersive viewing experience. 💲 Who Can Benefit From Auto 4K • 📺 Streaming enthusiasts who want consistent high-quality video playback. • 🌐 Users with slower connections who prefer setting a lower resolution to save data. • 🎥 Anyone tired of manually adjusting YouTube’s video settings. • 🖥️ Viewers seeking to optimize their high-definition YouTube experience with minimal effort. 💬 Why Choose Auto 4K? ★ Always enjoy YouTube videos at your preferred resolution. ★ Smart fallback ensures you get the highest possible quality when your choice isn’t available. ★ Supports every resolution from 144p up to 8K and beyond. ★ Quick, one-click setup with no complicated options. ★ Keeps working in the background, enhancing every video you watch. 📖 Tips for a Better Viewing Experience ✔️ Keep your browser updated for smoother playback and optimal performance. ✔️ Use a reliable internet connection to stream higher resolutions like 4K and 8K. ✔️ Pair high-definition video with quality headphones or speakers for a fully immersive experience. ✔️ Adjust screen brightness and contrast for the best visual results. 🚀 Enhance Your YouTube Experience Today Let Auto 4K handle your video quality settings so you can focus on what matters: enjoying high-definition, uninterrupted streaming. Say goodbye to constant adjustments and hello to the best quality, every time.
- May 11, 2026short_description
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Automatic YouTube video quality & resolution selector: Auto 4K, 8K, HD playback settings.
- May 11, 2026name
Unknown
Auto 4K
- May 11, 2026category
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productivity/tools
- May 11, 2026host_permissions
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https://www.youtube.com/*
- May 11, 2026permissions
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storage, tabs
- Apr 18, 2026description
Take your YouTube experience to the next level with Auto 4K — the smart Chrome extension that automatically sets your video quality to the highest available resolution every time you hit play. Whether you prefer 4K, HD, or even 8K, this extension makes sure your videos always look their best without the hassle of manual adjustments. Enjoy stunning visuals and a consistently high-definition viewing experience, no matter what. 📌 Key Features & Benefits ✔️ Automatically selects your preferred video resolution on YouTube. ✔️ Default setting is 4K – optimal for high-definition viewing. ✔️ Supports every quality level, from 144p all the way to 8K maximum. ✔️ One-click setup through a simple, intuitive popup menu. ✔️ Smart fallback – if your chosen quality isn’t available, it picks the next best option. ✔️ Syncs your preferences across all your Chrome browsers. ✔️ Works silently in the background. ✔️ Lightweight and secure – no personal data collected, ever. 🎥 Auto 4K: Always the Best Quality Tired of constantly adjusting video settings? Auto 4K ensures every video on YouTube automatically streams in your preferred resolution. Set it once, and it takes care of the rest – from HD to 4K, or even 8K when available. ⚙️ One-Click Setup Forget complicated menus. With Auto 4K, selecting your default video quality takes just a click. Open the extension, pick your favorite resolution, and enjoy high-definition videos instantly, every time. 🔒 Smart, Lightweight & Secure Auto 4K works exclusively on YouTube, ensuring your video quality settings stay private. It’s lightweight, efficient, and won’t slow down your Chrome player or browsing experience. 📌 How It Works 1️⃣ Add Auto 4K to your Chrome browser. 2️⃣ Click the extension icon and select your desired default resolution. 3️⃣ Every YouTube video will be forced to play in your chosen quality, automatically. ❓What is 4K and 8K Video Resolution? 4K and 8K refer to the number of horizontal pixels a video contains. 4K has around 4000 pixels, offering four times the detail of standard HD, while 8K doubles that again. These ultra-high-definition formats deliver crisper images, richer colors, and sharper details for a truly immersive viewing experience. 💲 Who Can Benefit From Auto 4K • 📺 Streaming enthusiasts who want consistent high-quality video playback. • 🌐 Users with slower connections who prefer setting a lower resolution to save data. • 🎥 Anyone tired of manually adjusting YouTube’s video settings. • 🖥️ Viewers seeking to optimize their high-definition YouTube experience with minimal effort. 💬 Why Choose Auto 4K? ★ Always enjoy YouTube videos at your preferred resolution. ★ Smart fallback ensures you get the highest possible quality when your choice isn’t available. ★ Supports every resolution from 144p up to 8K and beyond. ★ Quick, one-click setup with no complicated options. ★ Keeps working in the background, enhancing every video you watch. 📖 Tips for a Better Viewing Experience ✔️ Keep your browser updated for smoother playback and optimal performance. ✔️ Use a reliable internet connection to stream higher resolutions like 4K and 8K. ✔️ Pair high-definition video with quality headphones or speakers for a fully immersive experience. ✔️ Adjust screen brightness and contrast for the best visual results. 🚀 Enhance Your YouTube Experience Today Let Auto 4K handle your video quality settings so you can focus on what matters: enjoying high-definition, uninterrupted streaming. Say goodbye to constant adjustments and hello to the best quality, every time.
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- Apr 18, 2026short_description
Automatic YouTube video quality & resolution selector: Auto 4K, 8K, HD playback settings.
(empty)
- Apr 18, 2026name
Auto 4K
Unknown
- Apr 18, 2026category
productivity/tools
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- Apr 18, 2026host_permissions
https://www.youtube.com/*
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- Apr 18, 2026permissions
storage, tabs
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Permissions & access
- Permissions
- storagetabs
- Host access
- https://www.youtube.com/*
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About
Take your YouTube experience to the next level with Auto 4K — the smart Chrome extension that automatically sets your video quality to the highest available resolution every time you hit play. Whether you prefer 4K, HD, or even 8K, this extension makes sure your videos always look their best without the hassle of manual adjustments. Enjoy stunning visuals and a consistently high-definition viewing experience, no matter what. 📌 Key Features & Benefits ✔️ Automatically selects your preferred video resolution on YouTube. ✔️ Default setting is 4K – optimal for high-definition viewing. ✔️ Supports every quality level, from 144p all the way to 8K maximum. ✔️ One-click setup through a simple, intuitive popup menu. ✔️ Smart fallback – if your chosen quality isn’t available, it picks the next best option. ✔️ Syncs your preferences across all your Chrome browsers. ✔️ Works silently in the background. ✔️ Lightweight and secure – no personal data collected, ever. 🎥 Auto 4K: Always the Best Quality Tired of constantly adjusting video settings? Auto 4K ensures every video on YouTube automatically streams in your preferred resolution. Set it once, and it takes care of the rest – from HD to 4K, or even 8K when available. ⚙️ One-Click Setup Forget complicated menus. With Auto 4K, selecting your default video quality takes just a click. Open the extension, pick your favorite resolution, and enjoy high-definition videos instantly, every time. 🔒 Smart, Lightweight & Secure Auto 4K works exclusively on YouTube, ensuring your video quality settings stay private. It’s lightweight, efficient, and won’t slow down your Chrome player or browsing experience. 📌 How It Works 1️⃣ Add Auto 4K to your Chrome browser. 2️⃣ Click the extension icon and select your desired default resolution. 3️⃣ Every YouTube video will be forced to play in your chosen quality, automatically. ❓What is 4K and 8K Video Resolution? 4K and 8K refer to the number of horizontal pixels a video contains. 4K has around 4000 pixels, offering four times the detail of standard HD, while 8K doubles that again. These ultra-high-definition formats deliver crisper images, richer colors, and sharper details for a truly immersive viewing experience. 💲 Who Can Benefit From Auto 4K • 📺 Streaming enthusiasts who want consistent high-quality video playback. • 🌐 Users with slower connections who prefer setting a lower resolution to save data. • 🎥 Anyone tired of manually adjusting YouTube’s video settings. • 🖥️ Viewers seeking to optimize their high-definition YouTube experience with minimal effort. 💬 Why Choose Auto 4K? ★ Always enjoy YouTube videos at your preferred resolution. ★ Smart fallback ensures you get the highest possible quality when your choice isn’t available. ★ Supports every resolution from 144p up to 8K and beyond. ★ Quick, one-click setup with no complicated options. ★ Keeps working in the background, enhancing every video you watch. 📖 Tips for a Better Viewing Experience ✔️ Keep your browser updated for smoother playback and optimal performance. ✔️ Use a reliable internet connection to stream higher resolutions like 4K and 8K. ✔️ Pair high-definition video with quality headphones or speakers for a fully immersive experience. ✔️ Adjust screen brightness and contrast for the best visual results. 🚀 Enhance Your YouTube Experience Today Let Auto 4K handle your video quality settings so you can focus on what matters: enjoying high-definition, uninterrupted streaming. Say goodbye to constant adjustments and hello to the best quality, every time.
Technical
- Version
- 2.0.3
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 1.18MiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 52
- Featured
- Yes
Metadata
- ID
- hmaooaolmjjmjknififmeldjegafhkgm
- Developer ID
- u00631291f9dd4d8569086bdf8f854aed
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Jun 12, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Oct 16, 2025
- Last Scraped
- Jun 5, 2026
- Website
- —
- Support URL
- —
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