YouTube Audio Only | Save Data & Battery

Name: YouTube Audio Only | Save Data & Battery
Rating: 4.56 (9 reviews)
Author: max1

Save bandwidth and battery by switching YouTube to audio-only mode. Reduce data usage while still enjoying your favorite content.

As of June 2026, YouTube Audio Only | Save Data & Battery has 957 users and a 4.56/5 rating from 9 reviews in the Productivity category.

max1 Productivity

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+45.2%

957

Rating+2.9%

4.56

9 reviews

Reviews+28.6%

Version

1.1.2

Manifest V3

History

10 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 1, 2026	659	4.43	7	1.1.2
Apr 16, 2026	696	4.43	7	1.1.2
Apr 22, 2026	736	4.50	8	1.1.2
Apr 27, 2026	757	4.50	8	1.1.2
May 4, 2026	745	4.50	8	1.1.2
May 10, 2026	743	4.50	8	1.1.2
May 15, 2026	773	4.56	9	1.1.2
May 21, 2026	812	4.56	9	1.1.2
May 31, 2026	843	4.56	9	1.1.2
Jun 8, 2026	922	4.56	9	1.1.2
Now	957	4.56	9	1.1.2

Permissions & access

Permissions: activeTabstorage
Host access: *://*.youtube.com/*

Screenshots

YouTube Audio Only | Save Data & Battery screenshot 1

About

Transform YouTube into a music player and dramatically reduce your data usage and battery consumption by automatically disabling video playback. Listen to music, podcasts, and other content without the bandwidth-heavy video stream - perfect for mobile users, limited data plans, and battery conservation.

Features:
•	Save Mobile Data - Reduce YouTube data consumption by up to 90% by streaming audio only
•	Extend Battery Life - Significantly improve battery performance by disabling video rendering
•	Simple Toggle - Switch between audio-only and normal mode with one click
•	Automatic Memory - Remembers your preferences between browsing sessions
•	Background Listening - Continue listening even when switching to other tabs
•	Zero Configuration - Works instantly after installation with no setup required


How to Use:
1.	Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store
2.	Visit any YouTube video page
3.	Click the YouTube Audio Only icon in your browser toolbar
4.	Toggle the "Audio Only Mode" switch to ON
5.	Optional: Enable "Show Control Button" to display a convenient toggle button on YouTube pages
6.	Continue browsing YouTube with reduced data usage and extended battery life
7.	Toggle audio-only mode on/off anytime via the extension popup or on-screen control button

Changelog:
- Data Savings Tracker Added
- Shortcut Keys Added