Hide overlaying elements on YouTube and Shorts players (scrollbar, buttons, gradients, titles, etc.) with a single shortcut.
Users
740
+188 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#36K
#30K among extensions
Version
1.2
updated 8 May 2026
Users
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:740 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Hide YouTube Player Controls for Videos & Shorts
Enhance your YouTube viewing experience with our Chrome extension that allows you to hide all video player controls, including buttons, scrollbar, title, and other elements that may be obscuring your view, while keeping the scrollbar visible for Shorts. Simply press a shortcut to activate it.
Default Shortcut:
Windows: Alt + H
Mac: Option + H
You can easily customize this shortcut by visiting chrome://extensions/shortcuts.
This extension works seamlessly with both standard YouTube videos and YouTube Shorts. It can be particularly useful when the video is paused, as controls can obscure important information, such as subtitles or code. With this extension, you can take clean screenshots or simply enjoy a clearer viewing experience.
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