Glide Preview
Watch YouTube with a Smart Sidebar (Comments & AI Ask), custom player width, and blur settings. Without leaving your feed.
As of June 2026, Glide Preview has 6 users in the Entertainment category.
Usersdown 84.6 percent−84.6%
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Version
1.0.2
Manifest V3
90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 2 version updates.
History
8 snapshotsTracking since Apr 18, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | 39 | — | — | 1.0.0 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 40 | — | — | 1.0.1 |
| May 9, 2026 | 39 | — | — | 1.0.1 |
| May 14, 2026 | 40 | — | — | 1.0.1 |
| May 20, 2026 | 40 | — | — | 1.0.2 |
| May 26, 2026 | 13 | — | — | 1.0.2 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 6 | — | — | 1.0.2 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 8 | — | — | 1.0.2 |
| Now | 6 | — | — | 1.0.2 |
Changelog
- May 14, 2026description
Glide Preview brings fluid YouTube browsing to life. Hover on any video and a smart in-feed preview button appears. Click it, and the video plays right inside your current page, without navigating away. Access YouTube Comments and the AI 'Ask' feature (Gemini) directly within the preview modal. Adjust the player width to fit your screen perfectly. Fine-tune background darkness and blurriness settings for a tailored watching experience that doesn't distract from your feed. No more losing your scroll position. No more clicking back and forth between pages. Just pure, uninterrupted content discovery. Glide Preview transforms YouTube into a continuous experience where watching and browsing merge seamlessly.
Glide Preview: The Ultimate Fluid YouTube Experience Glide Preview transforms YouTube into a continuous experience where watching and browsing merge seamlessly. No more losing your scroll position or clicking back and forth between pages. Just pure, uninterrupted content discovery. What’s New in This Update? We’ve overhauled the player to give you total control over your workspace: • Dynamic Customization: Manually resize and reposition the player anywhere on your screen. Whether you want a mini-view in the corner or a centered cinematic experience, the choice is yours. • Sticky Mode (Lock Button): Enable the new Lock feature to keep the player active while you explore. Clicking outside the modal won't close it, allowing you to browse other videos or multitask without losing your current view. • Enhanced Interactivity: Dive deeper into the content with dedicated buttons for Video Descriptions and Comments. Plus, use the integrated AI 'Ask' feature to get instant insights while you watch. • One-Tap Reset: Experiment with confidence. If you want to return to the original layout, the Reset to Default button restores all settings instantly. Key Features: • Instant In-Feed Playback: Hover over any video and click the smart preview button to watch directly on your current page. • Tailored Atmosphere: Fine-tune background darkness and blurriness settings for a distraction-free experience. • Stay in the Flow: Keep your place in the YouTube feed while enjoying full video functionality. Glide Preview: Hover. Click. Watch. Repeat.
- Apr 18, 2026description
Glide Preview brings fluid YouTube browsing to life. Hover on any video and a smart in-feed preview button appears. Click it, and the video plays right inside your current page, without navigating away. No more losing your scroll position. No more clicking back and forth between pages. Just pure, uninterrupted content discovery. Glide Preview transforms YouTube into a continuous experience where watching and browsing merge seamlessly.
Glide Preview brings fluid YouTube browsing to life. Hover on any video and a smart in-feed preview button appears. Click it, and the video plays right inside your current page, without navigating away. Access YouTube Comments and the AI 'Ask' feature (Gemini) directly within the preview modal. Adjust the player width to fit your screen perfectly. Fine-tune background darkness and blurriness settings for a tailored watching experience that doesn't distract from your feed. No more losing your scroll position. No more clicking back and forth between pages. Just pure, uninterrupted content discovery. Glide Preview transforms YouTube into a continuous experience where watching and browsing merge seamlessly.
- Apr 18, 2026short_description
Watch YouTube videos effortlessly, right inside your current feed, without losing your place.
Watch YouTube with a Smart Sidebar (Comments & AI Ask), custom player width, and blur settings. Without leaving your feed.
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- declarativeNetRequeststorage
- Host access
- *://www.youtube.com/*, *://www.youtube-nocookie.com/*
Screenshots
About
Glide Preview: The Ultimate Fluid YouTube Experience Glide Preview transforms YouTube into a continuous experience where watching and browsing merge seamlessly. No more losing your scroll position or clicking back and forth between pages. Just pure, uninterrupted content discovery. What’s New in This Update? We’ve overhauled the player to give you total control over your workspace: • Dynamic Customization: Manually resize and reposition the player anywhere on your screen. Whether you want a mini-view in the corner or a centered cinematic experience, the choice is yours. • Sticky Mode (Lock Button): Enable the new Lock feature to keep the player active while you explore. Clicking outside the modal won't close it, allowing you to browse other videos or multitask without losing your current view. • Enhanced Interactivity: Dive deeper into the content with dedicated buttons for Video Descriptions and Comments. Plus, use the integrated AI 'Ask' feature to get instant insights while you watch. • One-Tap Reset: Experiment with confidence. If you want to return to the original layout, the Reset to Default button restores all settings instantly. Key Features: • Instant In-Feed Playback: Hover over any video and click the smart preview button to watch directly on your current page. • Tailored Atmosphere: Fine-tune background darkness and blurriness settings for a distraction-free experience. • Stay in the Flow: Keep your place in the YouTube feed while enjoying full video functionality. Glide Preview: Hover. Click. Watch. Repeat.
Technical
- Version
- 1.0.2
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 36.96KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- jjiknnildjobphidjogbigmbkloiiddi
- Developer ID
- ub88dae44f68c5db697d880544d5dc2da
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Dec 3, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- May 9, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 8, 2026
- Website
- —
- Support URL
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