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Hide YouTube Thumbnails

by popitopi184 · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 20 Oct 2026

Hide or blur YouTube thumbnails to reduce distractions or spoilers.

Users
38
+8 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#121K
#101K among extensions
Version
1.3
updated 3 Oct 2024

Users

monthly, 2 years
02039Oct 2024Nov 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 20 Oct 2026: 38 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

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001Oct 2024Nov 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 20 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 Hide YouTube Thumbnails

YouTube Thumbnail Hider - Focus on Content, Not Clickbait The YouTube Thumbnail Hider extension is designed to provide a cleaner, distraction-free YouTube experience by hiding video thumbnails. Whether you're tired of clickbait images, want to avoid spoilers, or simply prefer a more minimalistic browsing experience, this extension allows you to focus on video titles and descriptions without the influence of thumbnails. Key Features: Hide Thumbnails: Automatically hides video thumbnails across YouTube, including the home page, search results, and video recommendations. Blur Thumbnails: Optionally blur the thumbnails instead of hiding them completely for a less harsh visual change. On-Hover Reveal: Reveal thumbnails only when you hover over them for a more interactive experience. Solid Color Thumbnails: Replace thumbnails with a solid background color for a clean, minimalist look. Customizable Behavior: Choose to hide or show thumbnails on specific YouTube sections such as the homepage, watch page, search results, playlists, and more. Temporary Disable: Easily toggle thumbnail hiding on and off with a click whenever you want to view thumbnails again. Why Use YouTube Thumbnail Hider? Avoid Distractions: Remove visual clutter that can cause procrastination, helping you stay focused while browsing. Block Spoilers: Ideal for avoiding spoilers in thumbnails for movies, games, or any series. Teaching & Professional Use: Perfect for teachers and professionals who need to show videos without inappropriate or distracting thumbnails to students or audiences. Say goodbye to distracting and clickbaity images, and enjoy a more peaceful, content-focused YouTube experience with YouTube Thumbnail Hider.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+12+46.2%00.00
30 days+8+26.7%00.00
6 months+6+18.8%00.00
1 year+2+5.6%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.33 Oct 2024

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
3 Oct 2024
Size
547 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
popitopi.com
Support
popitopi.com
Extension ID
algkkcohefldjhloeihdngapjboddbnn

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storage
Site access
*://www.youtube.com/*

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