Music Only for YouTube
✨ What’s New in Version 2.0 Version 2.0 is a major upgrade focused on control, stability, and a better listening experience. 🎛️…
As of June 2026, Music Only for YouTube has 188 users in the Accessibility category.
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Version
2.0
Manifest V3
History
12 snapshotsTracking since Apr 20, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | — | — | — | 2.0 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 144 | — | — | 2.0 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 141 | — | — | 2.0 |
| May 5, 2026 | 142 | — | — | 2.0 |
| May 9, 2026 | 152 | — | — | 2.0 |
| May 17, 2026 | 156 | — | — | 2.0 |
| May 22, 2026 | 160 | — | — | 2.0 |
| May 26, 2026 | 201 | — | — | 2.0 |
| May 31, 2026 | 222 | — | — | 2.0 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 208 | — | — | 2.0 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 170 | — | — | 2.0 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 177 | — | — | 2.0 |
| Now | 188 | — | — | 2.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- storagetabs
- Host access
- *://*.youtube.com/*, *://music.youtube.com/*
Screenshots
About
✨ What’s New in Version 2.0 Version 2.0 is a major upgrade focused on control, stability, and a better listening experience. 🎛️ New Music Mode Popup A brand-new popup lets you turn Music Mode ON/OFF per tab with a single switch. Clear status messages tell you whether Music Mode is active or if you need to open a YouTube tab. Quick access to Settings via the gear icon at the bottom of the popup. ⚙️ New Settings Page Fully redesigned Options page with granular controls. Choose when Music Mode is enabled by default (YouTube vs YouTube Music). Toggle individual features like: Hide video visuals Hide thumbnails Hide Shorts Hide end screens and player gradients Hide comments and recommendation sidebars All settings are saved and synced automatically. 🧠 Smarter, More Reliable Music Mode Music Mode now survives YouTube’s page navigation (no reload needed). Visuals are hidden safely without breaking playback or layouts. Automatically re-applies when navigating between videos. ⌨️ Keyboard Shortcut Support Toggle Music Mode instantly using: Ctrl + M (Windows / Linux) Cmd + M (macOS) 🎧 Better Experience on YouTube Music Video visuals are blocked more effectively on YouTube Music. Reduced visual noise for a cleaner, music-first interface. 🧼 Cleaner, Less Distracting Interface Optional removal of thumbnails, avatars, Shorts, and overlays. Ideal for focus, background listening, or low-distraction browsing. ☕ Support Development Added a Buy me a coffee button in the popup for users who want to support ongoing development ❤️ 🐞 Stability & Maintenance Improvements Fixed issues with disappearing controls and duplicate UI elements. Improved compatibility with recent YouTube updates. Cleaner internal architecture for faster fixes and future features. Overview The Music-Only Mode Chrome extension enhances your YouTube experience by temporarily disabling video playback and displaying "music only." This extension allows users to enjoy audio content without the visual distractions, making it ideal for background listening or focusing on other tasks. Key user-friendly features include: Video-Free Playback: The extension hides the video display on YouTube, letting users listen to the audio content without any visual elements, perfect for those who want to concentrate solely on the music. Simple Activation: With a single click, users can easily switch YouTube to music-only mode, allowing for a seamless transition between watching and listening. Improved Focus: By eliminating video distractions, the extension helps users stay focused on their tasks while still enjoying their favorite audio content. Resource Efficiency: Disabling video playback can help save bandwidth and reduce device resource usage, making it a practical choice for users who prefer to listen without consuming additional data. With its user-friendly design and functionality, the Music-Only Mode Chrome extension offers a streamlined way to enjoy audio on YouTube, providing a distraction-free listening experience without the need for complex settings or additional software.
Technical
- Version
- 2.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 23.43KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- Yes
Metadata
- ID
- jdplecglhoeknpbmpnjaildjiinpblfe
- Developer ID
- u0fab687a5884cc780936b0b91982f434
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Jun 8, 2023
- Last Updated (Store)
- May 9, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 17, 2026
- Website
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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified Jun 17, 2026.