OldYTPlayer | YouTube Old Player UI + Minimal Tweaks icon

OldYTPlayer | YouTube Old Player UI + Minimal Tweaks

by sakaheem15 · Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Restores YouTube's pre-2025 player UI and optional tweaks (dislikes, SponsorBlock, etc.). Includes popup controls.

Users
10K
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.4 / 5
−0.02 in 30 days
Ratings
50
+2 in 30 days
Store rank
#7,972
#6,772 among extensions
Version
0.4
updated 1 Feb 2026

Users

monthly, 12 months
05,00010KOct 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 10,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 12 months
02550Oct 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 50 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 OldYTPlayer | YouTube Old Player UI + Minimal Tweaks

Take control of YouTube and bring back the classic player. OldYTPlayer restores YouTube’s pre-2025 video player and adds a handful of optional, privacy-friendly tweaks. If you prefer the familiar layout with fewer distractions—but still want modern conveniences like community dislikes and SponsorBlock, this extension is for you. ------------------------------ What does OldYTPlayer do? Restore the Old Player • Reverts the YouTube player to its pre-2025 look • Hides the new fullscreen “grid” and quick controls • Keeps the classic style consistent Optional Tweaks • Return YouTube Dislike integration • SponsorBlock segment skipping • Classic like/dislike icons and more Easy Controls • Popup master enable/disable • “Only Revert Player” quick action • Hide/Unhide the OldYTPlayer settings entry ------------------------------ Key Features Player and UI • Revert Old YouTube Player (pre-2025 UI) • Hide fullscreen “More videos” grid and quick-action overlays • Classic like/dislike buttons Tweaks and Cleanup • Remove AI Summary and “Ask AI” • Hide Shorts across home/search/sidebar/related • Hide sponsored panels, overlays, merch and promos • Hide Share/Thanks/Clip buttons Integrations • Skip sponsored segments with SponsorBlock • Show community dislike counts via Return YouTube Dislike ...and much more, all togge-able! --------------------------- OldYoutubePlayer is a third-party extension and is not affiliated with YouTube. YouTube is a trademark of Google LLC. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%+1−0.03
30 days0+0.0%+2−0.02
6 months+2,000+25.0%+20−0.10

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where OldYTPlayer | YouTube Old Player UI + Minimal Tweaks appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
player#6−1
video player#48−4
return#69−28
youtube#80+18
play#87−37

Version history

2 versions recorded
0.41 Feb 2026
0.0.228 Oct 2025

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
28 Oct 2025
Size
3.6 MB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Support
greasyfork.org
Extension ID
ipdaaapoagjdimoilolljnbbpoldomcc

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagetabsscripting
Site access
https://www.youtube.com/*https://m.youtube.com/*

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