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Glide Preview

by motionbuzz · Entertainment
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Watch YouTube with a Smart Sidebar (Comments & AI Ask), custom player width, and blur settings. Without leaving your feed.

Users
8
−4 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#209K
#175K among extensions
Version
1.1.1
updated 2 Sep 2026

Users

monthly, 11 months
02039Dec 2025Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 8 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 11 months
001Dec 2025Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Glide Preview

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? • Built-in AdBlocker: Say goodbye to commercial interruptions! Glide Preview now features an integrated ad-blocking engine that automatically silences and strips video ads, popups, and ad breaks within the preview player for a smooth, ad-free viewing experience. • Dual Experience Modes (Focus Mode vs. Custom Mode): Customize how you watch with the all-new mode switcher: Focus Mode: A minimalist, distraction-free viewing experience with clean, optimized default settings out of the box. Custom Mode: Unlocks complete workspace personalization for those who want total control over layout and aesthetics. • Dynamic Customization & Dragging: 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 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. ✨ Key Features: • Instant In-Feed Playback: Hover over any video and click the smart preview button to watch directly on your current page. • Smart Sidebar (Comments & AI Ask): Dive deeper into content with dedicated tabs for Video Descriptions, Comments, and an integrated AI 'Ask' tool for instant insights while watching. • Tailored Atmosphere: Fine-tune background darkness and blurriness settings to match your exact mood and light environment. • One-Tap Reset: Experiment with confidence. If you ever want to return to default layout settings, the Reset to Default button restores everything instantly. • Stay in the Flow: Keep your place in the YouTube feed while enjoying full video functionality. Glide Preview: Hover. Click. Watch. Repeat.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−3−27.3%00.00
30 days−4−33.3%00.00
6 months−32−80.0%00.00

Version history

5 versions recorded
1.1.12 Sep 2026
1.1.02 Sep 2026
1.0.29 May 2026
1.0.111 Apr 2026
1.0.03 Dec 2025

Details

Category
Entertainment
First seen
3 Dec 2025
Size
47 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
docs.google.com
Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
declarativeNetRequeststorage
Site access
*://www.youtube.com/**://www.youtube-nocookie.com/*

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